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Business Development Manager

Envision Unlimited · Human Services · $92.6M budget · 1,625 staff · Since 1964

Why Envision Unlimited

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Provides quality services, job training, and community integration programs to help individuals with disabilities or special needs achieve choice and independence.

  • Community Living ServicesEnvision empowers residents in its Community Living Programs to reach their potential for independent living. Services and supports focus on skill acquisition, with a core belief that all persons can be functioning and contributing members of their communities.…$49.7M spent in FY2024
  • Mental Health ServicesEnvision Unlimited's Mental Health Program offers outpatient psychiatric services, residential services, and psychosocial rehabilitation for clients with severe and persistent mental illnesses. We utilize a recovery model in which clients direct their own treatment and collaborate with staff…$19.6M spent in FY2024
  • Community Day ServicesEnvision's Community Day Services offer individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) the opportunity to engage in their community, develop support groups outside of the family, as well as provide an environment to cultivate personal interests and vocational…$9.7M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$82K–$337K
9 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$80.3M
spent in FY2023
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
1,625
employees
500 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
91%
of spending
Looks good: 91% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
+4%
of revenue, FY2023
Looks good: revenue was at least expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
3 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Fine: 2.7 months of spending in cash; 1 to 3.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2023
latest Form 990
Fine: the latest return is for FY2023, 3 tax years back; within 3 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1965
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

Description Position: Business Development Manager Department: External Affairs Reports To: Chief External Affairs Officer FLSA Status: Full-Time Exempt Union Status: Non-Union Work Location: Field-Based Human Resources Review: 09/2026 Summary: The Business Development Manager serves as Envision Unlimited boots-on-the-ground relationship builder in priority communities and growth markets. The position is responsible for increasing awareness of Envision Unlimited programs and services, developing relationships with referral sources, generating qualified member and client referrals, supporting local market visibility, and identifying potential community and corporate partnerships.

This is a highly external, field-based position requiring the Business Development Manager to spend significant time in the communities Envision Unlimited serves and seeks to serve. The Manager will build trusted relationships with hospitals, schools, healthcare providers, social service organizations, state and local agencies, case managers, community organizations, businesses, civic groups, elected officials and other stakeholders who can connect individuals and families to Envision Unlimited services.

The Business Development Manager will work closely with program and operations leadership to understand available services, capacity, eligibility requirements and organizational growth priorities and translate those priorities into targeted community outreach and referral-development strategies. The Manager will also serve as a local ambassador for Envision Unlimited, identifying community events, networking opportunities, partnerships and local marketing opportunities that strengthen Envision Unlimited presence and reputation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Responsibilities, include but are not limited to: Referral Source Development & Member/Client Growth Develop and execute market-specific business development plans designed to increase qualified referrals to Envision Unlimited programs and services. Identify, cultivate and maintain relationships with organizations and professionals positioned to refer prospective members and clients. Develop relationships with hospitals, healthcare systems, behavioral health providers, schools, transition programs, case managers, service coordinators, state agencies, local government entities, social service organizations and other referral sources.

Conduct regular in-person visits with current and prospective referral partners. Educate referral partners about Envision Unlimited services, eligibility requirements, geographic reach and referral processes. Identify barriers to referrals and work internally to improve the referral experience. Maintain consistent follow-up with referral partners and track referrals generated through individual relationships. Develop strategies to convert new referral sources into consistent, recurring referral…

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About Envision Unlimited

From its Form 990

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