Fund Development & Grants Manager SunCoast Blood Centers Save

Saving Lives – A career with a purpose

Sun Coast Blood Centers is seeking a strategic and mission-driven Fund Development & Grants Manager responsible for leading and coordinating the organization’s fundraising, grant development, philanthropic partnerships, and community funding initiatives. This role is responsible for identifying, securing, and managing funding opportunities through federal, state, local, corporate, foundation, and community-based sources in support of Sun Coast Blood Centers’ mission of bringing people together to save lives through innovative blood services and therapies.

The Fund Development & Grants Manager develops and manages grant proposals, funding campaigns, sponsorship initiatives, gifts-in-kind partnerships, and donor engagement strategies designed to expand organizational capacity and community impact. This position works collaboratively with executive leadership, finance, marketing, operations, and community stakeholders to strengthen external partnerships, support strategic growth initiatives, and secure sustainable funding opportunities.

This position plays a critical role in supporting organizational sustainability, community engagement, emergency preparedness initiatives, healthcare access efforts, and strategic mission advancement throughout the communities served by Sun Coast Blood Centers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications, Healthcare Administration, Marketing, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in grant development, fundraising, nonprofit development, donor relations, sponsorship development, or public funding administration required.
• Experience preparing and managing federal, state, and local grant applications strongly preferred.
• Experience with healthcare, nonprofit, public health, emergency preparedness, or mission-driven organizations preferred.
• Experience managing donor databases, grant tracking systems, CRM platforms, or fundraising software preferred.
• Experience developing sponsorship packages, community campaigns, or philanthropic partnerships preferred.

• Strong grant writing, proposal development, and technical writing skills.
• Strong relationship-building and donor engagement capabilities.
• Knowledge of grant compliance requirements, reporting obligations, and funding administration processes.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, reporting requirements, and funding priorities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and organizational leadership levels.
• Ability to represent Sun Coast Blood Centers professionally within community, governmental, donor, and stakeholder environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, reporting platforms, CRM systems, donor databases, and grant tracking tools.

• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) preferred.
• Grant Professional Certification (GPC) preferred.
• Certificate in Fund Raising Management (CFRM) or related certification preferred.

• Generous PTO Plan
• Medical, dental, & vision
• Company Paid Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with 100% Company Match
• Health and Wellness Reimbursements
• Education and Professional Development Reimbursements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted Aflac and Legal Shield Options

• Research, identify, and pursue federal, state, local, corporate, and foundation grant opportunities aligned with organizational priorities and strategic initiatives.
• Prepare, coordinate, and submit grant proposals, applications, budgets, supporting documentation, and funding narratives.
• Monitor grant compliance requirements, reporting deadlines, deliverables, and funding restrictions.
• Coordinate with finance and operational departments to ensure…