VP Business Development at Youth and Family Alternatives – New Port Richey, Florida

POSITION SUMMARY: The Vice President of Business Development is a leadership position that is responsible for growing agency programs, identifying new opportunities, and managing M&A initiatives. This position is responsible for the long-term growth of YFA through mergers and acquisitions.

In addition to the duties and requirements listed below, YFA expects employees to be committed to incorporating principles of trauma-informed care in all areas of service delivery. Commitment to these principles is demonstrated through active participation in agency-required trainings, use of trauma-informed practices, and understanding that trauma-informed environments require cultural sensitivity and an emphasis on a safe and respectful environment for all.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Develop and execute business strategies to grow existing partnerships and secure new business opportunities
• Lead initiatives to achieve organizational goals and expand agency programs
• Design, communicate, and implement effective growth strategies and processes
• Contribute to organizational strategic planning and overall management
• Create, maintain, and monitor a comprehensive business development plan with measurable goals and timelines
• Oversee assigned programs, including operations, functions, and budgets
• Develop sustainability strategies to ensure long-term financial viability of programs
• Build strategic partnerships and alliances to expand the organization’s community presence and support
• Lead proposal development, contract negotiations, and new business agreements
• Foster a culture of high performance, learning, and continuous improvement
• Set staff goals, assign accountability, evaluate performance, and manage professional development and compensation

• Lead outreach to CEOs, Executive Directors, Boards, and senior leaders of potential partner organizations
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with nonprofit, healthcare, behavioral health, and community-based partners
• Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and regional meetings
• Conduct exploratory and confidential discussions with prospective partners

• Develop and manage a multi-year M&A and affiliation strategy aligned with organizational growth goals
• Identify and evaluate potential merger, acquisition, or affiliation targets based on mission fit, geography, services, and financial health
• Build and maintain an M&A opportunity pipeline, including active and long-term prospects

Location: 7524 Plathe Road, New Port Richey, FL 34653

WHAT YOU NEED / REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred, with at least five (5) years in business development/mergers and acquisitions. Nonprofit experience preferred. Preferred knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed principles and practices, including the importance of creating a safe environment, fostering trust, promoting collaboration, and empowering individuals
Physical Requirements: Ability to travel statewide on a regular basis. Ability to lift 30 pounds, bend, stand or to sit for extended periods of time.

• Proven leadership ability impacting strategic and operational initiatives
• Strong analytical skills to assess market trends and identify growth opportunities
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with community leaders, partners, and clients
• Creative and strategic thinker with experience developing and executing growth strategies
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment and critical decision-making skills
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
• Effective communicator able to work with diverse staff, clients, and the public
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Ability to engage and facilitate groups with varied dynamics
• Adaptable leader and collaborative team member
• Energetic, flexible, proactive, and team-oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong active listening skills and ability to create a respectful, nonjudgmental environment