Senior Philanthropy Manager

LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE; London; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in higher education is seeking a Senior Philanthropy Manager to lead fundraising efforts for significant gifts. This pivotal role involves securing major contributions to support strategic initiatives and managing a dynamic team dedicated to income generation. The position offers a unique opportunity to work within a highly successful philanthropy team, contributing to an ambitious campaign that aims to raise millions for global academic objectives. Join a supportive environment in the heart of London, where your expertise will play a crucial role in shaping the future of education and research.

Benefits

Occupational pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible hours

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in securing six-figure gifts from individuals.
• Ability to manage relationships across diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Secure major gifts (£500k-plus) from individuals.
• Manage mid-level team to leverage five-figure gifts.

Skills

Fundraising for major gifts

Relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Experience in charity or higher education

Job description

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

Philanthropy and Global Engagement (PAGE)

Senior Philanthropy Manager

Salary from £58,204 to £66,301 pa (inclusive of a market supplement), with potential to progress to £73,119 pa.

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.

The Senior Philanthropy Manager is a pivotal role within the Philanthropy team, responsible for securing major gifts (£500k-plus) from individuals, including those with the potential to make transformational gifts. You will be responsible for managing the mid-level team, helping to leverage gifts at the five-figure level. You will be joining a dynamic and growing team and will play an essential role by increasing income generation in support of our Campaign at a crucial moment in LSE’s history.

What we ask of you:

• An excellent track record in soliciting and securing gifts from individuals at least at six-figure levels
• A high aptitude for relationship management, equally able to work with academics in specialised areas as well as to navigate working in a large organisation with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

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.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 19 May 2025 (23.59 UK time).

Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.