Director, Corporate & Foundation Partnership, Global Health Advocacy

Director, Corporate & Foundation Partnership, Global Health Advocacy

Job Category: Career Opportunities

Requisition Number: DIREC

Employment Type: Full-Time | Hybrid

Location: Headquarters, 1750 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20006, USA

Pay Range: $101,000 USD to $131,000 USD

The salary range for this position is $101,000 – $131,000 USD. Final offers are based on experience, qualifications and other factors.

Organization Overview

As a strategic partner of the United Nations, the United Nations Foundation brings together fresh thinking and diverse voices to drive progress and tackle problems. We shape negotiations, connect experts and decision‑makers, and develop programs that help the UN build a better world for everyone, everywhere.

The Global Health Advocacy team champions American investment in global health as a smart, effective, and cost‑effective way to protect people worldwide while benefiting American health prosperity. Our core brands are (immunization), United to Beat Malaria (malaria elimination), and HealthForUS (holistic engagement).

Job Summary

The Director, Corporate & Foundation Partnerships is a full‑time, exempt position responsible for cultivating and managing relationships with corporate partners, developing grant proposals, and overseeing foundation partnerships to support global health advocacy goals. The role works closely with the Executive Director, Senior Director, and other Global Health Advocacy team members.

This position is based in Washington, DC with a hybrid schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Corporate Partnerships

• Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with corporate partners to secure financial support for programs.
• Lead and manage a portfolio of partners, collaborating on engagement strategies for additional partnerships.
• Develop and execute strategies to grow corporate philanthropy, sponsorships, and strategic partnerships.
• Prepare and deliver tailored proposals, presentations, and partnership packages for corporate donors.
• Collaborate with communications teams to create partnership materials and recognition opportunities.
• Manage existing corporate relationships, ensuring strong stewardship and ongoing engagement and program management.
• Conduct research to identify new funding prospects and partnership opportunities.

Foundation Partnerships and Grant Management

• Lead the development, writing, and submission of competitive grant proposals to private foundations and other institutional donors.
• Manage the full grant lifecycle including prospect research, proposal development, submission, reporting, and renewals.
• Maintain a pipeline of foundation funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities.
• Coordinate with program and finance teams to gather information for proposals, budgets, and grant reports.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements and maintain accurate documentation.

Partnership Portfolio and Agreement Management

• Track fundraising activity, proposal deadlines, and donor engagement using relevant UNF systems.
• Provide regular reports and analysis on fundraising progress and pipeline development.
• Contribute to broader partnership team strategy and initiatives.
• Maintain working knowledge of UNF’s agreement processes for contracts and grants, including appropriate templates.
• Support the drafting and review of agreements, and coordinate with Finance and Contracts teams as needed.
• Attend training provided by UNF’s Agreements and Partnerships team and remain current on policies and procedures.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of Salesforce to process and track agreements, extract information, and prepare reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Director, Corporate & Foundation Partnerships is not a supervisory role.

Education / Certification and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, international development, business, nonprofit management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 10 or more years of relevant experience in corporate partnerships, foundation relations, fundraising, business development, or strategic partnerships.
• Demonstrated success securing funding from corporate partners and private foundations.
• Familiarity with corporate social responsibility (CSR) partnerships (preferred).
• Excellent relationship management, communication, and presentation skills, including experience engaging senior corporate executives.
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce and EveryAction (preferred).
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Google Drive.
• Ability to meet regular attendance/tardiness policy.
• Willingness to travel periodically.

Disability Specifications

The United Nations Foundation will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Benefits and Compensation

• Choice between two health plans through UnitedHealthcare (PPO or HDHP with HSA).
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with a generous matching contribution.
• Group term and supplemental life insurance.
• Short‑term disability.
• Long‑term disability.
• Employee assistance program.

All benefit‑eligible employees have 12 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 weeks of family leave care.

The United Nations Foundation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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