![[NOW CLOSED] We are hiring – Fundraising Officer](https://www.mediadefence.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/vacancy-e1592820345335.jpg)
We are looking for a proactive, dynamic and experienced Fundraising Officer with a track record of success in raising funds from grant making trusts and foundations, including extensive experience in writing funding bids.
You will be an effective communicator with an analytical and strategic mind, excellent writing, editing and proofreading abilities, alongside comprehensive IT skills. You will be able to effectively communicate technical legal activities and results in a clear and concise manner.
In this role, you will play a key role in achieving our fundraising target. You will identify new fundraising opportunities from charitable trusts and foundations, write funding proposals and contribute to the implementation/updating of MLDI’s fundraising strategy. You will show initiative, flexibility and team spirit.
Please see the attached job description for more information. Deadline for applications is Saturday 8th February 2020.
Attached files:
Fundraising Officer JD Jan 2020 Final.pdf
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