Global Partnerships & Growth Director

Jhpiego; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 128,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Jhpiego in the United States is seeking a Director to lead the business development strategy and revenue growth from private foundations, corporations, and other funding entities. The role requires entrepreneurial relationship-building and a proven track record of securing investments from institutional funders.

You will shape a global strategy, expand philanthropic partnerships, and guide high-value donor engagement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business or a related field.
• 8 years of progressive experience in business development, resource mobilization, or institutional fundraising, including working with foundations and corporation business development.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
• Advanced proficiency with CRM systems and business development tracking tools.
• Subject matter expert in developing proposals and business cases with foundations and/or corporations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy for foundations, corporations, and other funding entities that aligns with Jhpiego's strategic priorities.
• Cultivate, steward, and expand high-value foundation and corporate relationships, clearly articulating Jhpiego's value proposition, impact, and comparative advantage.
• Build and manage a robust global pipeline of foundation and corporate donors, including identifying and pursuing innovative partnership models such as co-funding, social enterprise, and blended or innovative financing.
• Provide strategic oversight of partnership plans, performance metrics, and revenue forecasts; track progress against clearly defined indicators and adjust strategies as needed.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across Jhpiego to design and deliver high-impact partnership strategies and compelling donor pitches.
• Monitor philanthropic, corporate, and global development funding trends, translating insights into actionable opportunities for growth.
• Strengthen coordination and alignment across teams to support an integrated, organization-wide approach to Foundation/Corporation business development and partnerships.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to enhance Jhpiego's visibility and positioning with foundation and corporate partners across Jhpiego's global footprint.
• Represent Jhpiego in high-impact global forums, networks, and platforms to showcase organizational impact, deepen relationships, and unlock new partnership opportunities.
• Strengthen Jhpiego's reputation as a trusted, innovative partner for funders seeking measurable, scalable impact.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and strategic guidance to staff involved in partnership development and revenue generation.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning to strengthen organizational business development and partnership capacity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CRM systems

Negotiation

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Business Development

Marketing Strategy

Training and Development

Interpersonal Skills

Commercialization Expertise

Education

Master’s degree in business or a related field

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Jhpiego in the United States is seeking a Director to lead the business development strategy and revenue growth from private foundations, corporations, and other funding entities. The role requires entrepreneurial relationship-building and a proven track record of securing investments from institutional funders.

You will shape a global strategy, expand philanthropic partnerships, and guide high-value donor engagement.