The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over $1.9 billion and launched more than 1,300 programs impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of programs in the United States and in more than 90 countries last year. Visit www.cdcfoundation.org for more information. 

The Director of Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) will lead the resource mobilization efforts for the CDC Foundation’s public-private partnership portfolio, driving business development strategy across this body of work plus an assigned portfolio of prospects, and managing the team of PPP fundraisers. S/he will be responsible for leading a team in the development of fundraising strategies for a variety of public health projects, working closely with CDC colleagues, external public health partners, and CDC Foundation leadership to identify project ideas for philanthropic and private sector support and engagement (primarily with corporations, foundations and other organizations); identifying, cultivating and soliciting six- and seven-figure gifts in support of various projects; facilitating cross-sector dialogue with the aim of building public-private partnerships; developing compelling proposals, budgets and fundraising collateral for prospective donors; and negotiating the terms of collaboration with funders. The position may lead on large-scale, complex projects with multiple revenue streams and/or implementing partners in close collaboration with CDC Foundation Programs leadership.

The Director of Public-Private Partnerships will report to the Vice President for Advancement and serve as a member of the Advancement leadership team. S/he will lead and grow the PPP team, ensuring seamless coordination between the team and other CDC Foundation departments, as well as with CDC colleagues. S/he will ensure that the PPP team works synergistically and strategically with staff across the Foundation, CDC and other public health colleagues, and private-sector partners to architect public health projects and develop associated proposals of mutual interest and benefit to all parties. The position will develop and manage relationships in order to steward partners for long-term, diversified engagement with the Foundation, recommending involvement of executive staff in the partnership-building process when appropriate.

Qualifications and Skills Necessary

• Highly energetic professional with a track record of developing fundraising strategies, building donor relationships and closing gifts in the six figure range.
• Experience in public health/healthcare environment or funding for scientific research preferred; global health experience a plus.
• Eight (8) years of fundraising or equivalent business development experience; a demonstrated leader in his/her field.
• Experience managing high functioning teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to facilitate effective dialogue/meetings with diverse partners.
• Strong project management, budget development and consensus-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and solve complex problems creatively and confidently.
• Executive presence with the ability to portray confidence and trust along with a professional image and demeanor.
• Ability to manage multiple, high-intensity activities simultaneously and effectively.
• A demonstrated ability to complete assignments in a timely and effective manner and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Excellent computer and data management skills/proficiency in Word, Outlook and Excel required; Salesforce software experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel.
• Adherence to the Code of Ethical Principles of the Association of Fundraising Professional (AFP) and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).

• Actively manage a team of frontline fundraisers comprised of senior advancement officers, advancement officers, and advancement associates.
• Train PPP team on CDC Foundation fundraising processes; support individual development of each team member.
• Ensure that the organization’s CRM system (Salesforce) is meeting the needs of the PPP business, working on systems modifications with other internal stakeholders as necessary.
• Lead PPP budget forecasting and annual PPP income projections.
• Become familiar with, and maintain a working knowledge of, the CDC Foundation’s and CDC’s programs to use as a basis for major gift proposals; maintain a high level of knowledge about programs to discuss with and present to donors, prospects and members of the public health community.
• Represent the Foundation with a wide range of external constituencies, including public health and other organizations, foundations, corporations, potential donors and CDC colleagues.
• Cultivate existing and new relationships with partners and CDC colleagues to secure resources to support public health needs.
• Work with CDC employees to help develop project proposals and budgets and route project concept/ideas through CDC and the CDC Foundation.
• Create, edit, finalize and send fundraising correspondence, proposals and stewardship materials for donors and prospects.
• Assist in the creation of stewardship plans and participate in stewardship activities as necessary.
• Maintain and document activities and key partner information in Salesforce.
• Participate in staff activities, projects and assignments.
• Undertake other responsibilities as assigned.

• Knowledge of effective fundraising activities, tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of business English, spelling and business math.
• Ability to work effectively with executives, staff, partners and the public.
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential matters and information.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work and with careful attention to detail.
• Ability to deal with others, using tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to supervise, train, direct work and evaluate staff.
• Ability to work in a changing environment and as part of a team, taking on tasks at all levels.
• Ability to travel when required.
• Skill in using software packages, specifically Salesforce, Microsoft Word and Excel

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.

The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.

Relocation expenses are not included.