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Since 2004 Richmond Associates has worked in partnership with London Business School and we are pleased to announce that we are now the exclusive recruitment partner for key fundraising roles within the Advancement team.
Ranked number one in the world by the Financial Times MBA 2010 Rankings, for its full-time MBA programme, London Business School's purpose is to deliver insights and leaders that have a positive impact on the way the world does business.
Studying at London Business School provides access to an unmatched diversity of thought. With a presence in four international cities – London, New York, Hong Kong and Dubai – London Business School is well positioned to equip students from more than 130 countries with the capabilities needed to operate in today’s business environment. Students further benefit from its 30,000 alumni who provide a wealth of knowledge, business experience and worldwide networking opportunities.
London Business School competes for the best students and best faculty members in the world. To do this, it invests in:
Ideas – ground-breaking thought leadership initiatives and world-class faculty research are conducted in centres of importance to business leadership
People – outstanding students are recruited through scholarships and bursaries making sure that qualified students choose London Business School despite the high cost of London living. The School also invests in faculty, particularly the recruitment of world-class teaching staff through endowed and term chairs
State-of-the-art facilities – technology, renovation and construction support the mission and increase the quality of learning and teaching.
The rise of London Business School in just 46 years to being ranked as one of the best business schools in the world is not without challenges. Now, more than ever, London Business School relies on the generous support of alumni, faculty, trusts, foundations, corporate partners and friends to help achieve its vision.
The Advancement group encompasses Alumni Relations, Annual Giving, Major Gifts, Trusts, Foundations, Corporate Partners and Operations, which enables the successful fundraising and friend-raising functions.
Alumni Relations – with nearly 30,000 alumni in 130 countries, London Business School’s global network offers a wealth of knowledge, resources and networking opportunities. There are 65 clubs worldwide, a substantive alumni career services programme and significant opportunities for alumni to engage in the life of London Business School
Annual Giving – London Business School raises more than £1 million annually for gifts in support of the Annual Fund programme, through both reunion fundraising and direct appeals. London Business School’s leadership donor society – the Capital Society – has grown significantly in the past 5 years with nearly 400 donors in 2008-09
Major Gifts – London Business School raises significant gifts (£50k+) from individual alumni and friends of the school in support of numerous endowment, capital and special initiatives such as scholarship, faculty chairs and research
Trust, Foundation and Corporate Partners – London Business School raises significant gifts (£10k+) from trusts, foundations and corporations in support of capital, endowment and special initiatives and in addition, sponsorship support for major events. In addition, London Business School has a corporate partnership programme raising nearly £500k annually in membership
The Advancement team works closely with external bodies and internal departments, such as the Dean, Governing Body, International Alumni Council, Global Advisory Council, Faculty, students and staff. With the arrival of a new Dean and a new Associate Dean for Advancement in 2009, followed by the re-structuring of the Advancement Group, London Business School will launch a £multi-million comprehensive campaign in support of its world-class research, academic programmes and innovative new facilities. Members of the Advancement group at all levels have a major role to play in the success of such an endeavour, by working to build important relationships and promote London Business School.
If you are interested in having a fundraising career in and being a part of this exciting time of London Business School’s history, please email: info@richmond-associates.com
For further information on London Business School and the Advancement programme visit: http://www.london.edu/
