Development Manager, Philanthropy

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom london-business-school Full time

About the Role

London Business School is seeking a highly skilled Development Manager, Reunion to join our Philanthropy Team. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in planning and executing fundraising efforts for assigned classes celebrating milestone anniversaries of graduation.

Main Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement comprehensive integrated fundraising plans for each class in assigned portfolio, growing participation, number of Regent's Circle donors, and philanthropic income.
  • Identify, recruit, motivate, and manage fundraising volunteers for each assigned Reunion class, building and developing lasting relationships, and ensuring a fulfilling and rewarding volunteer experience.
  • Work with our Data team to analyze past Reunion performance and other giving data to recommend targets for each class in terms of participation, Regent's Circle donors, and philanthropic income.
  • Collaborate with our Alumni Engagement team to support planning and execution of reunion volunteer and donor stewardship, including on-campus receptions during reunions.
  • Frequent communication with our Prospect Research team to ensure prospect pipelines and moves management processes are up to date and new prospective funders are identified.

Requirements

  • Demonstrable experience of individual fundraising.
  • Experience of annual giving activity, ideally within a university or higher-education institution.
  • Demonstrable experience of managing, influencing, and motivating senior volunteers (or stakeholders).
  • Experience of closing gifts over £1,000 desirable.

About Us

London Business School is a global and vibrant business community based in two of the world's most dynamic cities, London and Dubai. We offer best-in-class hybrid learning to our students and participants, while creating a flexible, supportive, and dynamic working environment for our people to excel in, whatever their location.

What We Offer

  • 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.

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.



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