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Fundraising Manager
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Contract Type: Permanent
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Full time
Application deadline: Friday, July 31, 2026 - 00:00
Based: Sunderland
Salary: £28,000 to 34,000 Per Annum
Salary Type: Salary Scale
Location: Tyne and Wear
Role description:
Manager
At the Foundation of Light, we use the power of football to create better opportunities and better lives across Sunderland, South Tyneside and County Durham. Through education, connection and wellbeing, we break down barriers, build confidence and help people reach their potential.
Our new strategy is bold, ambitious and community-focused, and we’re growing our team to make an even bigger impact. If you’re passionate about changing lives and want to be part of something that truly matters, join us.
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Fundraising Manager (Trusts, Legacy and Repeat Giving)
Are you an ambitious fundraiser looking for a role where your work truly makes a difference?
Foundation of Light, the official charity of Sunderland AFC, is seeking an experienced and driven Fundraising Manager to lead and grow our trusts and foundations, legacy giving and repeat giving programmes.
This is more than a fundraising role. It's an opportunity to help transform lives across the North East through the power of football, creating lasting impact in communities that need it most.
Working closely with the Chief Commercial and Fundraising Officer and colleagues across the Foundation, you will drive income growth, build meaningful relationships with supporters and funders, and play a key role in delivering our fundraising strategy.
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Interested applicants should request an application pack or send a CV to gemma.snaith@foundationoflight.co.uk or download packs from our website www.foundationoflight.co.uk.
The closing date is Friday 31st July 2026.
Candidates who have not heard within six weeks of application should assume they have been unsuccessful.
Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS Check
Foundation of Light is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Foundation of Light
Beacon of Light
Sunderland
SR5 1SN
Tel: 0191 563 4777
Registered Charity No 1089333
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