Philanthropy Writer

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university

Salary from £50,606 to £58,505 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £65,157 pa inclusive of London allowance 

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning and research in the world, with 18 Nobel prize winners among its alumni and staff. 

In November 2021, we launched the public phase of Shaping the World, our major £350 million philanthropy and engagement Campaign to underpin LSE’s strategic goals and help shape the world for good. With 85 per cent of our Campaign goal raised so far, there is huge momentum building as we advance the public phase. 

The Philanthropy and Global Engagement Division serves, engages and works in partnership with alumni and friends, staff and students, volunteers, donors, global partners, organisations and the wider community to further the strategic aims of the School. These reciprocal relationships increase engagement with LSE across the world and increase philanthropic income and strategic partnerships for agreed School priorities. 

We are seeking a Philanthropy Writer who will be responsible for creating compelling cases for support and concept notes to support the solicitation of philanthropic gifts for Campaign priorities, as well as leading on divisional and School use of the Campaign narrative in different communications and channels, and the creation of gift announcements that celebrate and recognise new Campaign philanthropic commitments. 

You will have exceptional written communication skills with the ability to influence and persuade through use of words, style, tone and presentation, an ability to produce compelling written content on philanthropic priorities and their impact for different channels, and confidence in co-ordinating activities and people to achieve success. You will be skilled at analysing and interpreting data and information and developing creative ways of presenting this to external audiences, and focused on providing responsive, high-quality service. 

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities. 

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification. 

To apply for this post, please click the 'Apply' button above. If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please contact Liz Jaggs at l.jaggs@lse.ac.uk. 

The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 13 August 2024 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications. Interviews will take place during the week of 26 August or 2 September 2024.

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