Development Officer

Overview The Dash Charity is looking for a Development Officer to join our wonderful team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a local domestic abuse charity with a huge influence and reach. For almost 50 years The Dash Charity has been supporting individuals and families experiencing domestic abuse, empowering women, men and children to recognise the tactics of abuse, break the cycle, and take back control of their lives. We were one of the first charities in the UK to be awarded Leading Lights status for our Advocacy and Outreach Services by SafeLives, and pioneered healthy relationships workshops in schools over a decade ago. We run three refuges that offer a sanctuary to women and children escaping violence and abuse, offering specialist children’s support and one to one support for women. We’re now looking for an ambitious and dedicated individual to help us to secure essential funding to continue delivering our life-changing services into the future. Role Purpose: We are seeking an ambitious individual that cares about ending violence against women and girls, who is determined to make a difference for all adults and children experiencing domestic abuse. As The Dash Charity Development Officer, you will be responsible for seeking funding from trusts and foundations, to enable us to deliver life changing services and projects. You will have excellent attention to detail and be willing to gain a strong understanding of how the charity works and the services we deliver by working closely with our frontline staff. You will work with our Senior Management Team to understand the charity’s impact, identify funding opportunities, and contribute to strategic service development. You will have strong communication skills and be able to build good relationships with our funders. There will be opportunities for future growth in this role, with the potential management of direct reports as we expand our team. Hybrid remote working with some attendance on-site at services in Slough, Windsor & Maidenhead to colaborate with colleagues. Key Responsibilities: Fundraising: Develop and submit compelling applications to trusts, foundations, and statutory funders. Research: Conduct thorough research to identify new funding opportunities and cultivate long-term donor relationships. Strategy: Contribute to the grants fundraising strategy and assist in achieving organisational fundraising goals. Events: Support the coordination of events for trusts and major donors, and represent The Dash Charity at external meetings. Stewardship: Provide high-quality feedback and reporting to funders, ensuring strong and lasting relationships. About you: Passion: A strong commitment to ending violence against women and girls and a dedication to The Dash Charity’s mission. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive proposals and reports. Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail and the ability to produce high-quality work under pressure. Team Player: Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities effectively. Desired experience: Fundraising Experience: A background in trust and statutory fundraising, with a proven track record of meeting income targets. Research Skills: Proficiency in prospect research techniques and knowledge of the funding landscape.   How to apply: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If you have any questions about the role, please do not hesitate to contact us. To apply for this position, please review the full job description and then apply by emailing your CV and a cover letter to Nicola Miller, CEO.