Associate Director of Leadership Philanthropy (Sustainability)

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Salary from £59,670 to £69,092 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £76,562 and potential for market supplement 

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning and research in the world. Founded in 1895, LSE counts 18 Nobel prize winners among its alumni and staff. In July 2023, we announced the appointment of incoming President and Vice Chancellor, Professor Larry Kramer, a visionary leader and scholar who will advance with the School’s ambitious strategy, LSE 2030, taking us to new heights. 

In November 2021, we launched the public phase of Shaping the World, our major £350 million philanthropy and engagement Campaign to underpin LSE 2030 goals and to help shape the world for good in the process. More than 80% of our Campaign goal has been raised so far and there is huge momentum building as we advance the public phase.  

The LSE Philanthropy and Global Engagement Division (PAGE) serves, engages and works in partnership with alumni and friends, staff and students, volunteers, donors, global partners, organisations and the wider community to further the strategic aims of the School. These reciprocal relationships increase engagement with LSE across the world and increase philanthropic income and strategic partnerships for agreed School priorities.   

The Associate Director, Leadership Philanthropy (ADLP), is a role in the Philanthropy and Global Engagement division (PAGE) within LSE which will be devoted 75% to securing leadership gifts in support of Sustainability which is one of our key priorities within our Shaping the World Campaign. 

The Associate Director of Leadership Philanthropy will have responsibility for working closely with senior faculty working on Sustainability and Climate Change across the School and with other Associate Directors of Leadership Philanthropy and fundraisers across PAGE. They will report to the Global Director of Development to develop and implement the strategy for the delivery of this high-value fundraising priority. The postholder will focus the remaining 25% to securing leadership gifts in support of the full suite of Shaping the World Campaign priorities. 

The Candidate

• Educated to at least first degree level
• Demonstrable fundraising experience with a successful track record in securing seven and eight figure level gifts
• Understanding of and commitment to the highest standards of relationship management and donor stewardship
• Experience of fundraising internationally
• Experience of working in Higher Education or an equivalent large complex organization; experience of negotiating with multiple decision-makers and stakeholders
• Ability to present leadership/transformational gift opportunities to potential seven and eight figure donors in order to clearly solicit philanthropic support and close gifts 

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities. 

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document , job description  and the person specification . 

To apply for this post, please click the 'Apply' button above. If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. For queries about the role, please email Olivia Powell [email protected]  

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 14 April 2024 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.