Senior Development Manager - Advancement
Grade D, Level 5
Salary: Circa £45,000 per annum, plus excellent benefits
Closing Date: Wednesday 7th August 2013
The Position
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading Advancement offices. London Business School is ranked among the top business schools in Europe, and among the top 10 business schools in the world.
In September 2012, London Business School launched the largest campaign it has ever undertaken, with a goal of £100M. It will serve to support the School's world-class research, academic programmes and innovative new facilities.
The School is looking for a driven and dynamic Senior Development Manager to proactively manage a substantive portfolio of prospects and deliver major gifts, playing a key role in bringing your portfolio to a point of 6 and 7 figure solicitations for the upcoming Campaign.
The School
It is the Vision of London Business School to have a profound impact on the way the world does business.
The Department
The Advancement department encompasses Alumni Relations, Annual Giving and Development. Its purpose is to lead on the development and enhancement of the London Business School community. The department's key activities are managing our relationship with our alumni and fundraising from individuals, corporations, foundations and trusts, by developing and leveraging proactive and long-term relationships with these constituents.
Major Gifts is part of the Development Team which raised the philanthropic funds needed to support the School's ambitious growth and to secure its position in the premier league of business schools. To achieve this, the department works closely with external bodies and internal departments, such as the Dean, Governing Body, faculty, students, staff, alumni, friends, corporations, foundations and others. Members of the Advancement department at all levels have a major role to play in the success of the School's advancement efforts by working to build important relationships and promote the image of the School.
The Individual
The successful applicant would ideally be a target-driven and proactive fundraiser who is confident in developing and maintaining relationships at a senior level. Your proven track record in major gifts fundraising and your exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills will be integral to your success in the role.
Benefits
London Business School offers its staff a wide range of professional development opportunities. Other benefits include generous holiday entitlement, season ticket loan, defined benefit pension scheme and on-site swimming pool, sauna and gym. For a full list of benefits, please visit our website.
To Apply
Please review the full job description and apply on line on our website by clicking on the 'visit website' button below and submitting your CV, and a covering letter addressing the essential job requirements along with details of your eligibility to work in the UK.
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