Philanthropy Coordinator Save

Sun Coast Blood Centers is seeking a strategic and mission-driven Philanthropy Coordinator 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 Philanthropy Coordinator develops and manages:

• Grant proposals and funding opportunities
• Fundraising campaigns
• Sponsorship initiatives
• Gifts-in-kind partnerships
• Planned and estate giving outreach
• Donor engagement strategies

These efforts are designed to expand organizational capacity, strengthen community partnerships, and increase Sun Coast Blood Centers’ impact.

The Philanthropy Coordinator works collaboratively with executive leadership, finance, marketing, operations, and community stakeholders to support strategic growth initiatives and secure sustainable funding opportunities.

This position plays a critical role in advancing organizational sustainability, community engagement, emergency preparedness, healthcare access, and Sun Coast Blood Centers’ mission throughout the communities we serve.

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

• Minimum of 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 in healthcare, nonprofit, public health, emergency preparedness, or other mission-driven organizations preferred.
• Experience managing donor databases, grant tracking systems, CRM platforms, or fundraising software preferred.
• Experience developing sponsorship packages, community campaigns, philanthropic partnerships, or planned giving initiatives preferred.

• Strong grant writing, proposal development, and technical writing skills.
• Strong relationship-building and donor engagement skills.
• Working knowledge of planned giving and estate planning concepts as they relate to charitable giving.
• 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 skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with organizational leadership.
• Ability to professionally represent Sun Coast Blood Centers with community partners, government agencies, donors, and other stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, CRM systems, donor databases, reporting platforms, and grant tracking tools
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• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
• Grant Professional Certification (GPC)
• Certificate in Fund Raising Management (CFRM) or a related certification