Advancement Associate

The Advancement Associate reports to the Associate Vice President for Advancement and provides fundraising and administrative support to Advancement leadership related to donor research, proposal and budget development related to the organization’s Strategic Imperatives, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and CDC Foundation approvals, donor agreement execution, CRM data entry and donor stewardship. This position may manage a portfolio of their own projects funded by corporate, foundation, organizational and/or individual donors.

The Advancement Associate works as a partner to Advancement leadership and functions synergistically with members of the Advancement staff in support of the mission of the CDC Foundation. They must work seamlessly with CDC staff, CDC Foundation staff and external partners. This position will have an end date of June 30, 2026 and will be hybrid reporting into the Atlanta, GA headquarters office.

Salary Range: $61,796-$88,754.00

• Bachelor’s degree
• One (1) - three (3) years of direct fundraising or equivalent business development experience.
• Experience in public health/health care environment or funding for scientific research preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team, providing support to senior staff as well as managing a portfolio of their own projects.
• Professional presence with the ability to establish confidence and trust among CDC colleagues and private sector partners.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple 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 experience highly preferred.
• Adherence to the Code of Ethical Principles of the National Society of Fundraising Executives (NSFRE) and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
• A cover letter and resume are required for submission for consideration for the position.

• Create, edit, finalize and send fundraising correspondence, proposals and stewardship materials for donors and prospects.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of customized stewardship plans and participate in stewardship activities as necessary.
• Collaborate with CDC staff to help develop project proposals and route project concepts/ideas through CDC and the CDC Foundation.
• Represent the Foundation with a wide range of external constituencies, including individuals, foundations, corporations, other potential donors and CDC colleagues.
• Provide fundraising and administrative support to senior Advancement staff.
• In coordination with other Advancement staff, assist with departmental reporting, prospect review reports and income projection.
• Develop, maintain and master a working knowledge of CDC Foundation and CDC programs and activities.
• Participate in a variety of staff activities, projects and assignments.
• Undertake other responsibilities as assigned

• 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. 

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.