Prospect Development Manager

4 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom London Business School Full time

The Role

London Business School is looking for a Prospect Development Manager to join our Advancement team to play a key role in supporting our Forever Forward campaign.

You will contribute to the Advancement’s growing programme of prospect research, prospect identification, portfolio management, Due Diligence process and providing key insight at all levels. This role requires working proactively with minimum supervision in a fast-paced and dynamic environment to deliver key insight into alumni and supporters.


Main Responsibilities

  • Drive activity for the School’s ambitious Forever // Forward campaign by working in partnership with our Philanthropy team to identify, validate and build intelligence on potential major gift and principal gift donors to the School.
  • Lead on prospect development activities for our Philanthropy team, researching and providing strategic information on prospects, advising on how to engage prospects, consulting as an expert on portfolio management processes and ensuring the long-term success of our fundraising through innovative prospect identification.
  • Responsible for leading Advancement’s Due Diligence and gift acceptance process.


Who we are looking for

  • Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to address a variety of stakeholders.
  • Proactive approach to relationship development and ability to work collaboratively.
  • Experience of using Raiser’s Edge database or other CRM database.
  • Strong IT and data analysis skills, including Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent research, analytic and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience of software related to prospect research.
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to organise and prioritise.


Why London Business School

London Business School; a global and vibrant business community based in two of the world’s most dynamic cities, London and Dubai. It’s where extraordinary minds and diverse perspectives connect, to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. We offer best in class hybrid learning to our students and participants, whilst creating a flexible, supportive and dynamic working environment for our people to excel in, whatever their location.


What you can expect from us

  • Generous annual leave of 27 days PLUS extra between Christmas and New Year
  • Generous pension package, 14.5% employer contribution (in return for employee enrolment and contribution)
  • Free onsite gym and swimming pool
  • Amazing range of professional development to support your career path
  • Enhanced cycle to work scheme
  • Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health
  • Up to 5 days paid emergency leave for staff who have caring responsibilities for a family member, dependent or friend who is ill.


All enjoyed in a Smart (hybrid) Working environment so we’re looking forward to discussing how, where and when you might work best to deliver in your new role.


Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging


We are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion & belonging within our School, education and society at large. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive. This is a key school priority, and we want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed, and heard.


Candidates needing sponsorship should assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by evaluating their circumstances against the relevant criteria before applying

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