Salaried-Exempt
A Career with a Purpose.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
For more than 77 years, SunCoast Blood Centers has served as the local community blood bank dedicated to saving lives across Southwest Florida. We are privileged to bring people together to save lives through innovative blood services and therapies.
The Vice President of Marketing and Development serves as the executive leader responsible for advancing SunCoast Blood Centers’ external strategy, brand presence, philanthropic growth, and community engagement. This position provides executive leadership for Brand Strategy, Marketing, Community Engagement, Community Relations, Strategic Partnerships, Fund Development, Grant Development, Sponsorship Development, and related outreach initiatives, ensuring a unified approach to strengthening public awareness, organizational visibility, and community investment in SunCoast Blood Centers’ lifesaving mission.
The Vice President serves as the organization’s steward of the SunCoast brand, ensuring every marketing initiative, community partnership, fundraising effort, sponsorship opportunity, grant initiative, and public engagement activity strengthens community trust, advances the organization’s mission, and supports sustainable blood collections. The Vice President is accountable for building public trust, expanding community investment, strengthening the SunCoast brand, and creating the external partnerships and awareness that enable the organization to fulfill its lifesaving mission.
This position develops and executes comprehensive strategies that elevate the SunCoast brand, expand philanthropic support, strengthen strategic partnerships, and increase community engagement throughout the organization’s service area. Through innovative marketing, compelling storytelling, and relationship development, the Vice President inspires blood donation, financial investment, volunteerism, and community advocacy while positioning SunCoast Blood Centers as the trusted community blood center throughout the region.
The Vice President collaborates across the organization to align marketing, communications, community engagement, and development initiatives with organizational priorities, ensuring the SunCoast brand, community relationships, and public awareness efforts support sustainable blood collections and long‑term organizational growth.
As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Vice President provides strategic counsel to the Chief Executive Officer and collaborates across the organization to ensure all external initiatives support SunCoast’s mission, strategic priorities, financial sustainability, and long‑term growth.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, or related field required.
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
Certifications (Preferred)
- Accreditation in Public Relations (APR)
- Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
- Grant Professional Certified (GPC)
Equivalent executive experience may be considered in lieu of certification.
Experience
- Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive leadership experience in marketing, communications, nonprofit development, community engagement, or business development.
- Minimum of five (5) years of executive or senior leadership experience leading professional
- Demonstrated success developing organizational brand strategy and integrated marketing
- Demonstrated success securing grants, sponsorships, philanthropic support, and strategic community
- Experience leading fundraising initiatives and cultivating relationships with corporations, foundations, civic organizations, and community leaders.
- Executive leadership experience within healthcare, nonprofit, blood banking, or mission-driven organizations
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Executive leadership and organizational
- Brand development and reputation
- Integrated marketing and communications
- Community engagement and public
- Corporate partnership
- Fund development and philanthropic
- Grant development and
- Sponsorship
- Strategic planning and
- Financial planning and budget
- Performance measurement and data‑driven decision
- Exceptional written, verbal, and public speaking
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development
- Ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and throughout the
- Ability to represent SunCoast Blood Centers with professionalism and credibility before community leaders, healthcare partners, government officials, donors, sponsors, media, and philanthropic organizations.
We Offer:
- 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
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND WORKPLACE COMMITMENT
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
SunCoast Blood Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and prohibit discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
SunCoast Blood Centers is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Individuals requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources to initiate the interactive process.
At-Will Employment Disclaimer
Employment with SunCoast Blood Centers is on an at-will basis, which means either the employee or the organization may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.
Application Process
Interested applicants may apply through the SunCoast Blood Centers website or as otherwise directed.
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list and may be revised at any time to reflect organizational needs.
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