As director of the Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, J. Mark Brinkmoeller leads a dynamic team to engage faithbased organizations and communities groups, along with their leadership, to further the mission of USAID. Just prior to joining USAID in February 2012, Brinkmoeller served as senior external engagement advisor at ONE. In this position, Brinkmoeller developed high-level strategic partnerships within the faith, business and NGO communities to increase the effectiveness and reach of ONE’s advocacy efforts. He managed relationships with faith-motivated artists and partnerships related to ONE’s Living Proof Project. Brinkmoeller directed the Church Relations Department at Bread for the World which included managing the department team, raising significant financial support and organizing for advocacy and other support from over 30 denominations, para-church organizations and local congregations for poor and hungry people in the U.S. and around the world.
