Development Manager

Foundation Of Light (Safc) • Sunderland, MA

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About The Position

Foundation of Light, the registered charity of Sunderland Football Club, aims to involve, educate and inspire people of all ages from Sunderland, South Tyneside and Durham to improve their life chances, using football as the motivator. We are proud of our history and culture, our innovative and proactive solutions to community problems, and our people. We are now looking to add to our passionate and enthusiastic team. As Development Manager at Foundation of Light, you'll play a vital role in accelerating our commercial growth. You'll lead on generating income through partnerships, memberships, fundraising events, grants from trusts and foundations, and wider commercial opportunities at the Beacon of Light.

Requirements

• Background in fundraising, business development, or sales.
• Strong commercial mindset paired with a mission-led approach.
• Comfortable with targets and income generation goals.
• Confident and energetic communicator.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the private, public, or non-profit sector.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Generate income through partnerships, memberships, fundraising events, and grants.
• Build, manage, and prioritize a supporter or partner pipeline to maximize return on investment.
• Pitch ideas in person and craft compelling proposals that drive results.
• Shape and grow the Development Manager role with fresh ideas and an innovative spirit.
• Collaborate with a team to expand the network of long-term partners.

Benefits

• Opportunity to grow professionally.
• Collaborative and ambitious team environment.
• Make a tangible impact through your work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Social Assistance