Heidi Peterson, MPA, CFRE, CSPG
Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness and Innovations, Lead for Resource Mobilization and Philanthropic Engagements
For more than 25 years, Heidi's passion has been connecting corporations, foundations and individuals with the programs and activities around the world that help them fulfill their vision for a better future. She does this through involving high net-worth prospects in the issues that most inspire them, meet their personal and business bottom lines, and align with their social values. With broad experience in several multinational, non-governmental organizations, she works with organizational leadership, their donors, volunteers and prospects to amplify engagement, and drive more money to the mission. Her sweet spots are understanding diverse multi-national funding environments so as to leverage fundraising options and constituencies to help causes around the world as well as in maximizing legal structures of nonprofits and social enterprises.
Earlier, Heidi's career experience has been with organizations that seek to end global poverty, improve access to public health and basic education, for the world’s population living on under $2 per day. Past roles include: GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS, CARE USA, CARE INDIA, ROOM TO READ, PATH, JDRF, MOBILITY OUTREACH INT’L, and GRAMEEN FOUNDATION.
She holds an MA in Public Administration, from the University of Washington and has obtained certifications such as a CFRE and CSPG. She is fluent in Spanish, an experienced sailor and a passionate global traveler to 30+ countries.
Earlier, Heidi's career experience has been with organizations that seek to end global poverty, improve access to public health and basic education, for the world’s population living on under $2 per day. Past roles include: GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS, CARE USA, CARE INDIA, ROOM TO READ, PATH, JDRF, MOBILITY OUTREACH INT’L, and GRAMEEN FOUNDATION.
She holds an MA in Public Administration, from the University of Washington and has obtained certifications such as a CFRE and CSPG. She is fluent in Spanish, an experienced sailor and a passionate global traveler to 30+ countries.