Philanthropy Executive

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Excellent training and development

Occupational pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is seeking a Philanthropy Executive to help drive its largest fundraising campaign and strategic priorities. This role sits within the Philanthropy and Global Engagement Division (PAGE) and focuses on securing and stewarding gifts from individuals, with a track record in the charity or higher education sector.

Based in London, the role offers a salary from £43,277 to £51,714 per annum, with potential progression to £55,497 pa including

Qualifications

• Significant experience of fundraising major gifts from individuals.
• Experience in charity or higher education fundraising environments.

Responsibilities

• Solicit, secure and steward gifts from individuals at the four-figure level and above.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with alumni, donors and internal stakeholders within PAGE.

Skills

Fundraising for major gifts

Relationship management

Job description

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university.

Philanthropy and Global Engagement Division (PAGE)

Philanthropy Executive

Salary from £43,277 - £51,714 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £55,497 pa inclusive of London allowance

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with significant experience of fundraising successfully for major gifts from individuals within a charity or higher education setting to join our 100-strong Philanthropy and Global Engagement (PAGE) Division in support of LSE's strategic fundraising priorities.

For 130 years, LSE's pioneering research has improved lives, reduced poverty, and expanded the frontiers of human knowledge. We count 21 Nobel prize winners among our alumni and staff and 40 international leaders, past and present, across 27 countries. LSE was named 'University of the Year 2025' by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, which also ranked it the UK's top university.

To deliver on our mission of being the leading social science institution with the greatest global impact, LSE has embarked on its largest ever philanthropic campaign - Shaping the World - aiming to raise at least £750 million from our global community of supporters. We are well on our way to achieving this.

This essential role will sit within LSE's Philanthropy and Global Engagement Division (PAGE) which 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.

What we ask of you

• An excellent track record in soliciting, securing and stewarding gifts from individuals at the four-figure level and above
• A high aptitude for relationship management; able to navigate working in a large organisation with multiple internal and external stakeholders, represent the Mid-Level team within PAGE, and work with academics in specialised areas.

What you can expect from us

• The opportunity to join a highly successful Philanthropy team raising millions of pounds a year for academic objectives of global importance
• A professional and supportive division at a university in the heart of London with an exceptional global brand as it embarks on its largest ever fundraising campaign
• We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, flexible hours, and excellent training and development opportunities.

Should you have any queries about the role, please email Emily Pratt, Senior Philanthropy Manager, at [e-mail]

The closing date for receipt of applications is 04 th October 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.