Vice President of Business Growth

ICAN Inc • City of Utica, NY

7h

About The Position

ICAN Vice Presidents provide strategic leadership across multiple programs or operational functions. This role translates agency strategy into coordinated action, ensures quality and compliance, and is accountable for outcomes, staff leadership, fiscal oversight, and mission alignment. The Vice President of Business Growth is responsible for leading ICAN’s statewide expansion strategy, strategic partnerships, and community solution development efforts. This role drives sustainable growth by cultivating high-level relationships, identifying new opportunities, and designing scalable solutions that strengthen communities across New York State. This position integrates business development, government relations, strategic partnerships, and community systems collaboration to expand ICAN’s reach and impact.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Public Policy, or related field
• Demonstrated experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or statewide initiatives
• Experience working with government systems and public funding structures
• Proven ability to negotiate high-level agreements and manage complex partnerships
• Strong strategic planning and systems-thinking skills
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• Background in nonprofit, behavioral health, or community-based organizations preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide growth and expansion strategy
• Oversee business development and partnership pipeline management
• Direct strategic planning for new market entry and service expansion
• Coordinate cross-department feasibility assessments for new initiatives
• Guide development of large-scale community solution models
• Oversee preservation and revitalization strategy for community assets (community centers, sports complexes, social service hubs, etc.)
• Facilitate cross-system collaboration efforts (government, education, behavioral health, justice, housing, economic development)
• Support proposal development and partnership structuring
• Represent ICAN in high-level strategic initiatives and statewide coalitions
• Contribute to annual revenue growth targets
• Develop financial models and pro formas for expansion initiatives
• Collaborate on funding strategies with executive and finance teams
• Support grant development and large-scale funding proposals
• Participate in contract negotiations and partnership agreements
• Ensure new initiatives align with fiscal sustainability goals
• Identify innovative funding mechanisms and public-private partnerships
• Serve as senior ambassador of ICAN statewide
• Build and maintain relationships with State and local government leaders, Foundations and philanthropic organizations, Corporate and business leaders, Community coalitions and system partners
• Position ICAN as a trusted systems-level solution provider
• Lead high-level strategic meetings and negotiations
• Represent ICAN at conferences, convenings, and public forums
• Facilitate cross-sector collaboration to address complex community challenges
• Maintain a strong networking presence to support sales and expansion efforts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive