Overview
Development Manager – Students & New Alumni – London, NW14SA
The Role
Drive Impact and Innovation and Lead the Future of Student Philanthropy
London Business School have an exciting new opportunity to join our Advancement department as Development Manager, Student & New Alumni
As the Development Manager for Students and New Alumni, you will play a crucial role in re-establishing and delivering a student philanthropy programme. You will engage with new alumni from 0-5 years post-graduation, working within the Annual Giving team to lead efforts in reunion fundraising, leadership annual giving, and student philanthropy.
The Advancement department is integral to advancing the vision and ambition of the School. Engaging with over 53,000 stakeholders across 155 countries, the department focuses on building mutually beneficial relationships and supporting the School’s growth through fundraising and community engagement.
Main Responsibilities
- Plan and execute fundraising efforts for cohorts of current students and new alumni.
- Promote fundraising through key milestones such as graduations and reunions.
- Recruit, motivate, and manage fundraising volunteers.
- Secure gifts through peer-to-peer interactions.
- Collaborate with Advancement colleagues to build a culture of philanthropy.
Who we are looking for
- Proven experience in managing and motivating volunteers.
- Experience in individual fundraising and annual giving activities.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Strong organisational and project management abilities.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with tact and integrity.
- Proficiency in MS Office and database systems, including Raiser’s Edge
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, su…
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
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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