Donate Your Time Inova Blood Donor Services counts on volunteers as much as we count on blood donors to achieve the mission of providing a safe and adequate blood supply to our community.   Continue Reading Host a Blood Drive Discover what you need to know to host a blood drive. Continue Reading Donate Financially Donating blood is not the only way you can help Inova Blood Donor Services (IBDS) achieve its mission of providing safe and adequate blood supplies for the communities we serve.

Donating blood is not the only way you can help Inova Blood Donor Services (IBDS) achieve its mission of providing safe and adequate blood supplies for the communities we serve. Financial gifts, regardless of their amount, help us purchase cutting-edge medical equipment for blood collection and testing. Note: All financial donations to IBDS are tax-deductible In-Kind Contributions It is a constant challenge to find new and affordable ways to recruit and retain blood donors.

Recruitment Strategies While a personal invitation to give blood is always the most effective donor recruitment tool, there are many ways to recruit and promote your blood drive. Continue Reading Examples of Blood Drives See examples of organizations and community groups that we work with regularly, to help you get an idea of what your blood drive will look like.

We make it easy for your school, church, place of business, civic organization or community group to help save lives by sponsoring a blood drive.   Our experienced Account Managers, professional mobile operations staff and hands-on leadership team will guide you through the process of coordinating and conducting a successful drive.  For more information on the Steps to Success when organizing your drive, click here. Ready to start your blood drive? Contact us today to learn more!

Promotion Ideas While a personal invitation to give blood is always the most effective donor recruitment tool, there are many ways to recruit and promote your blood drive, including: Ask your organization’s leader (president, religious leader, administrator, principal, etc.) to send a letter to all members sharing the importance of blood donation and asking them to support your blood drive Post flyers (provided by Inova Blood Donor Services) advertising the date, time and contact person for the drive If your organization uses social media, post about the blood

Until blood is needed for themselves or for a loved one, most people do not think about the blood supply in our community. As a result, we want to raise awareness of the "why" behind our donors and the patients we serve. Did you know?  Your story has the power to inspire others to donate blood to ensure a more stable and adequate blood supply for our community.  If more people donated, or if donors donated more frequently there would be less shortages in general. Will you share your story to inspire others to donate?