Fundraising and Partnerships Officer

Mimi Nuzzo is the Fundraising and Partnerships Officer at the ELI Secretariat. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Portsmouth where she demonstrated skills in research, analysis, and argument. Nuzzo has an extensive background in fundraising within the not-for-profit sector. Her experience spans multiple organisations including Diabetes UK, Sense and Freedom from Torture, where she contributed to significant fundraising initiatives and high-profile events.

Prior to her role at ELI, Nuzzo worked for Moorfields Eye Charity, which supports the oldest and largest centre for ophthalmic treatment, teaching and research in Europe. There she successfully contributed to the £100m capital campaign as well as conducting prospect research, securing funding, database maintenance and compliance. In her current capacity, Nuzzo will be developing and implementing ELI’s fundraising strategy, manage donor cultivation and represent ELI at donor/philanthropic sector events. Nuzzo can be contacted here.