Saving and Improving Lives: Our Mission, Vision, Values and Strategies for Impact

At the CDC Foundation, we believe that together our impact is greater.

We are an independent nonprofit organization created by Congress to extend the lifesaving work of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the public health system. We believe that when we work together versus alone, we collectively have the means, science and reach to improve the public’s health and safety.

 


Our Mission

The CDC Foundation helps CDC do more, faster by forging partnerships between CDC and others to fight threats to health and safety.

 

Our Vision

Save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration.

 

Our Values

We believe our core values define and guide the culture and character of our organization. They are the standards which guide us as individuals and that collectively determine how we fulfill this mission. These values include:

 

Shared Passion

Working collectively we have the means, science and reach to improve the public’s health and safety

Integrity

Holding ourselves and others to the highest level of ethics, professionalism and transparency

Stewardship

Protecting the trust CDC and our partners have placed in us by safeguarding relationships and providing the highest quality service at all times

Collaboration

Creating value for our partners and CDC by linking the public, private and philanthropic sectors to leverage resources and expertise

Mutual Respect

Treating everyone with dignity and respect and honoring the value of our staff, partners and the people we serve

Constant Innovation

Using philanthropy as an opportunity to contribute to breakthrough collaborations and innovations to address complex health challenges


 

Our Strategies for Impact

Strengthening the Public Health System

 Strengthening the Public Health System to Protect Us All

Collaborate with state and local leaders in their efforts to transform and strengthen their public health systems.

Increasing Health Access for Communities

Increasing Health Access for Communities Through Partnerships

Support partnerships between community-based organizations, health departments, health systems and other groups to increase access to and improve health for all communities.

Modernizing Public Health Data

Modernizing Public Health Data Collection and Analysis

Create a bold and bipartisan public-private initiative to unlock health insights within 24 hours for communities, families and businesses to promote wellness, safety and economic vitality.

Protecting the Public’s Health Through Communication

Promoting and Protecting the Public’s Health Through Communication

Coordinate with cross-sector partners to apply communications science across multiple channels to build trust in public health.

Fortifying Global Health Security

Fortifying Global Health Security

Work with partners to improve pandemic preparedness around the globe and support activities to address the growing threat of drug-resistant infections.

Addressing the Impact of Climate on Health

Addressing the Impact of Climate on Health

Work with communities and public health systems to prepare for heat and other threats caused by extreme weather.

Building a Strong Foundation

Create a strong base activated by our board, staff and partners that enables us to achieve our mission to fight threats to health and safety and protect health and wellbeing.