Development Officer (Fundraising)
Reports to: Head of Finance and Operations (CEO oversees fundraising but does not line manage this role)
Hours of work: 0.8 FTE (28 hours per week – flexible)
Location: Hybrid (Home working with some travel to Maidenhead, Windsor and Slough area)
Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 per annum (pro rata) dependent upon experience.
Contract: Permanent/Fixed-term
Holidays: 25 days (pro rata) + Bank Holidays + 1 day for birthday
Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on receipt on a rolling basis. Please apply as soon as possible.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave per annum (+ bank holidays) pro rata, plus up to 5 days additional leave for length of service.
- Birthday off + 1 ‘charity day’ day agreed by the trustees for all staff (usually last working day before 25 December)
- Christmas closure days given as additional leave (subject to annual Board agreement)
- Access to benefit platform for a wide range of discounts on everyday spends plus gym discounts.
- Access to private healthcare scheme
- Holiday buyback scheme
Overview
The Dash Charity is looking for a Development Officer to join its 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. 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.
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