The Role

Are you an experienced Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser looking for their next challenge within a world-renowned organisation?

If so then we want to hear from you.

As the successful candidate your role will be crucial in the success of the Giving Team and will complement an already highly motivated and successful group of fundraisers.

The primary objective of the job is to manage and develop a portfolio of Trust and Foundation prospects to deliver significant major gifts in support of the School’s strategic priorities.

Your previous experience in a similar role will give you the necessary skills to oversea a portfolio of over 100 Trusts and Foundations from organisations that the School has an existing relationship with while also working to build excellent and lasting relationships with those we don’t.

This is an exciting time to join LBS where you can truly make a difference to the future of the School.

Main Responsibilities

• Build and develop lasting relationships with current and prospective supporters, to meet agreed revenue targets (approx. £300k after 12-18months in post) and establish opportunities for multi-year income generation in unrestricted and restricted funds.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of approximately 100 Trusts and Foundations and to regularly and strategically review progress with their line manager.
• Reflecting on professional experience and working with Prospect Research team, develop tailored and creative approach to portfolio management and develop tactical engagement plans to maximise income, and innovative approaches to Trust and Foundations.
• Ensure that portfolio strategy is aligned to the Giving and wider departmental and School strategy and goals.
• Regularly liaise with Senior Stewardship Manager and Donor Relations team to ensure delivery of seamless stewardship and reporting for existing Trust and Foundation donors.

Who we are looking for

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrable experience in the Trust and Foundation sector and ideally within a Higher-education context.
• Experience working with Corporate Trusts.
• Experience in securing grants of six-figures.
• Experience of growing and cultivating new business within the Trust and Foundation sector.
• Experience of writing successful development or funding applications and reports.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a large and diverse portfolio.

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. 

In financial year 22/23 London Business School will embark upon the School’s next strategic fundraising campaign. With a goal of £200m to square LBS’s impact on the world, investments in the next Campaign will run across our four key areas – Scholarships, Research, Learning Environment and Innovation. The next Campaign for LBS will unleash the School’s potential allowing the ambition to have profound impact on the world, to translate into reality. 

What you can expect from us

Benefits You Can Enjoy

• Generous annual leave of 27 days PLUS extra between Christmas and New Year!
• Generous pension package, 21.4% 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 volunteering leave or parent /carer emergency leave

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. 

Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in any roles.

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