San Diego Blood Bank
Headquarters: San Diego, CA
Region Served: Sout California
Established: 1950
Mission: Connecting diverse communities to save and improve lives through blood and biotherapies.
About: San Diego Blood Bank (SDBB) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit, licensed by the FDA and accredited by AABB, that has served Southern California since 1950. With donor centers and mobile blood drives across San Diego, Orange, and Los Angeles counties, SDBB provides life-saving blood and biotherapies to hospitals and patients throughout the region.
Founded through the vision of local physicians and supported by leaders like Jonas Salk, SDBB has a long history of innovation, supporting early open-heart surgery, pioneering patient-matching for cancer treatment, and establishing the region’s first bone marrow donor program. Its work now includes cellular and biotherapy services, a reference lab, research partnerships, and SDBB continues to lead in personalized transfusion care through its groundbreaking Precision Blood™ program.
SDBB is committed to saving lives now and into the future, ensuring a safe and reliable blood supply through innovation, community partnerships, and the generosity of volunteer donors.
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5.5M
Pints Collected Since 1950
13K+
Dedicated Donors
3.65+
Donations Per Donor Per Year
400
Hospitals Served in 35 States
NBC Leadership
Douglas Morton, CEO
Douglas Morton serves as Chief Executive Officer of San Diego Blood Bank, where he leads the organization’s strategic vision to ensure a safe and sustainable blood supply for the region. With a focus on operational excellence, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration, Douglas is committed to strengthening SDBB’s role as a vital community health partner.
Since joining SDBB in 2000, Douglas has played a pivotal role in expanding the organization’s capabilities, guiding long-term growth, and building resilient systems to support both day-to-day operations and future readiness. His leadership journey, from operational roles to the executive team, reflects a deep commitment to organizational mission, culture, and community service.
He holds a B.A. in Computer Science from Point Loma Nazarene University and brings a systems-thinking approach to organizational leadership, combining technical expertise with a deep commitment to mission-driven service.
Outside the office, Douglas enjoys coaching youth sports and raising service dogs to assist individuals with disabilities.
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