Strategic Growth & Partnerships Lead

Jhpiego; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jhpiego seeks a Manager to drive and execute its business development strategy with private foundations, corporations, and other funders. The role focuses on identifying, cultivating, and securing partnerships that align with Jhpiego's mission and revenue goals, leveraging a strong, relationship-driven approach.

The successful candidate will build a robust funding pipeline, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help advance innovative financing models while representing Jhpiego in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
• Five years of progressive experience in business development, resource mobilization, or institutional fundraising.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of the business development strategy for foundations, corporations, and other funding entities in alignment with Jhpiego's strategic priorities.
• Cultivate and steward foundation and corporate relationships, helping articulate Jhpiego's value proposition, impact, and comparative advantage.
• Help build and manage a pipeline of foundation and corporate donors, including researching and supporting innovative partnership models such as co-funding, social enterprise, and blended or innovative financing.
• Track partnership plans, performance metrics, and revenue forecasts against defined indicators, and flag needed adjustments to the Director.
• Collate with colleagues across Jhpiego to help design and deliver partnership strategies and donor pitches.
• Monitor philanthropic, corporate, and global development funding trends, and surface actionable opportunities to the team.
• Support coordination and alignment across teams to advance an integrated approach to Foundation/Corporation business development.
• Identify opportunities to enhance Jhpiego's visibility and positioning with foundation and corporate partners.
• Represent Jhpiego in relevant forums, networks, and platforms to build relationships and support new partnership opportunities.
• Contribute to Jhpiego's reputation as a trusted, innovative partner for funders seeking measurable, scalable impact.
• Provide guidance and support to teammates involved in partnership development, as needed.
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning within the team.
• Work closely with technical, programmatic, and country teams to ensure partnership activities align with strategic priorities and country contexts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Business Development

Data Management

Event Coordination

Marketing Strategy

Negotiation

Partner Relationship Management

Training and Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Jhpiego seeks a Manager to drive and execute its business development strategy with private foundations, corporations, and other funders. The role focuses on identifying, cultivating, and securing partnerships that align with Jhpiego's mission and revenue goals, leveraging a strong, relationship-driven approach.

The successful candidate will build a robust funding pipeline, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help advance innovative financing models while representing Jhpiego in