Senior Vice President of Growth and Partnerships

Chesapeake Search Partners is recruiting a Senior Vice President of Growth & Partnerships for a respected community-based healthcare nonprofit during a period of growth and expansion. As a key Executive Leadership Team member, this leader will partner with the President & CEO to drive enterprise-wide growth through partnerships, philanthropy, and M&A/affiliations to expand community impact.

• Lead and execute an integrated growth strategy aligned with organizational priorities.

• Identify, evaluate, and deliver accretive growth opportunities, partnerships, and M&A activity.

• Oversee external relations, including business development, partnerships, philanthropy, and marketing alignment.

• Serve as a senior representative with healthcare partners, funders, and community stakeholders.

• Ensure financial discipline across growth initiatives through planning, budgeting, and performance tracking.

• Partner with the CEO and executive leaders to translate strategy into measurable results.

• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing strategy and external relations teams.

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.

• 5+ years of senior leadership experience in growth, strategy, or business development.

• Demonstrated success with partnerships, M&A, and large-scale initiatives in healthcare or mission-driven organizations.

• Strong financial acumen and ability to lead through influence in complex environments.

• Executive presence, excellent communication skills, and comfort operating in dynamic, evolving settings.

• Frequent local travel and time in the field to build relationships with partners, stakeholders, and community leaders.

• Relocation support may be available for candidates who do not reside in Maryland.