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The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Director of Development, North America
London Hybrid 10+ yrs exp£65k – £75k / year
FundraisingMajor Gift SolicitationDonor CultivationInternational FundraisingNorth American Fundraising
Requirements
A degree or equivalent is required, along with a successful fundraising track record securing seven- and eight-figure gifts. Candidates should have international fundraising experience, particularly in North America, and experience partnering with senior leaders and staff to cultivate and solicit major donors.
Job Description
LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university
Philanthropy and Global Engagement (PAGE)
Director of Development, North America
Salary from £64,638 to £74,627 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £82,546 pa inclusive of London allowance. This post will also include a market supplement.
This is a permanent, full-time position
For 130 years, LSE’s pioneering research has improved lives, reduced poverty, and expanded the frontiers of human knowledge. We count 21 Nobel prize winners among our alumni and staff and 40 international leaders, past and present, across 27 countries. LSE was named ‘University of the Year 2025’ by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, which also ranked it the UK’s top university.
The LSE Philanthropy and Global Engagement Division (PAGE) 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. To deliver on our mission of being the leading social science institution with the greatest global impact, LSE has embarked on its largest ever philanthropic campaign – Shaping the World – aiming to raise at least £750 million from our global community of supporters. We are well on our way to achieving this.
The Director of Development, North America role will provide the opportunity to work with the LSE Chief Philanthropy Officer, Executive Director of Development, President and Vice Chancellor, Vice Presidents and School leadership, including relevant members of Council, to secure gifts in support of the School’s strategic priorities. The role will have a focus on North America but will be based in London at LSE.
The Candidate
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 go to www.jobs.lse.ac.uk . 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 email Olivia Powell at o.powell@lse.ac.uk
Any offer of employment is subject to the successful candidate having the right to work in the UK. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be considered for this role.
Interviews are likely to be held on Thursday 3 December 2026.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 29 November 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.
Philanthropy and Global Engagement (PAGE)
Director of Development, North America
Salary from £64,638 to £74,627 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £82,546 pa inclusive of London allowance. This post will also include a market supplement.
This is a permanent, full-time position
For 130 years, LSE’s pioneering research has improved lives, reduced poverty, and expanded the frontiers of human knowledge. We count 21 Nobel prize winners among our alumni and staff and 40 international leaders, past and present, across 27 countries. LSE was named ‘University of the Year 2025’ by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, which also ranked it the UK’s top university.
The LSE Philanthropy and Global Engagement Division (PAGE) 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. To deliver on our mission of being the leading social science institution with the greatest global impact, LSE has embarked on its largest ever philanthropic campaign – Shaping the World – aiming to raise at least £750 million from our global community of supporters. We are well on our way to achieving this.
The Director of Development, North America role will provide the opportunity to work with the LSE Chief Philanthropy Officer, Executive Director of Development, President and Vice Chancellor, Vice Presidents and School leadership, including relevant members of Council, to secure gifts in support of the School’s strategic priorities. The role will have a focus on North America but will be based in London at LSE.
The Candidate
- Educatedtodegreelevelor equivalent
- Demonstrablefundraising experience withasuccessfultrack record in securing seven and eight figure level gifts
- Experienceof workingin partnership with andstaffingseniorinstitutionalleaders, faculty andprofessional/supportservicesstaffaspartofcultivationand solicitation of seven and eight figure donors and prospects
- Experienceoffundraising internationally (North America)
- Ability to work with senior academic faculty and professional/support service staff in developing projects to present to donors
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 go to www.jobs.lse.ac.uk . 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 email Olivia Powell at o.powell@lse.ac.uk
Any offer of employment is subject to the successful candidate having the right to work in the UK. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be considered for this role.
Interviews are likely to be held on Thursday 3 December 2026.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 29 November 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.
Education
Bachelor Degree
Skills
FundraisingMajor Gift SolicitationDonor CultivationInternational FundraisingNorth American FundraisingSenior Stakeholder PartnershipInstitutional Leadership SupportAcademic Faculty CollaborationDonor Prospect DevelopmentPhilanthropic CampaignsProject DevelopmentStrategic Relationship Building