Ellie Franklin
About Ellie Franklin
Ellie Franklin is a Senior Fundraising Officer for Legacy at Mind, where she has worked since 2021 in London, England. She has a diverse background in fundraising and development, with previous roles at organizations such as Girlguiding and the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
Current Role at Mind
Ellie Franklin serves as the Senior Fundraising Officer - Legacy at Mind, a mental health charity based in London, England. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization's fundraising efforts for three years. In her role, she focuses on legacy giving, which involves encouraging supporters to leave donations to Mind in their wills. This position allows her to leverage her extensive experience in fundraising to support mental health initiatives.
Previous Experience in Fundraising
Before joining Mind, Ellie Franklin worked as the Strategic Public Fundraising Officer at Girlguiding from 2019 to 2021. In this role, she developed and implemented fundraising strategies to secure public funding for the organization. Additionally, she served as a Development Assistant at the London Philharmonic Orchestra from 2017 to 2019, where she assisted in fundraising activities to support the orchestra's programs.
Educational Background
Ellie Franklin studied at the University of Birmingham, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Classical Literature and Civilisation from 2011 to 2014. She continued her education at the same institution, completing a Master of Research in Classics from 2014 to 2016. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in critical thinking and analysis, which she applies in her professional roles.
Early Career and Internships
Ellie Franklin began her career with various internships and roles that provided her with valuable experience. She worked as a Development Intern at Town Hall and Symphony Hall Birmingham for two months in 2016. Additionally, she held the position of Marketing Communications Intern at the same venues for six months during 2015 to 2016. These early roles helped her develop skills in fundraising and marketing communications.
Experience in Youth Programs
Ellie Franklin has experience working with youth programs, notably at The Aloha Foundation in Fairlee, Vermont, USA. She served as a Camp Counselor, Hiking Trip Leader, and Campcraft Instructor from 2015 to 2016, and later as Assistant Unit Head for two months in 2016. These roles involved leading outdoor activities and mentoring young campers, enhancing her leadership and organizational skills.