Nebraska Community Blood Bank

What Nebraska Community Blood Bank does

Nebraska Community Blood Bank (NCBB) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community blood collection and distribution organization founded in 1968 and headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. Since 2016 it has operated as a division of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), one of the largest blood center networks in the United States. NCBB recruits volunteer blood donors, collects whole blood, double red cells, platelets, and plasma using apheresis technology, performs comprehensive laboratory screening and antigen typing, and distributes processed blood components to more than 20 hospital partners across Nebraska and western Iowa, including Bryan Health, Nebraska Medicine, and Methodist Health System. Collection is conducted through two permanent donor centers (Lincoln and Omaha) and a mobile blood drive network spanning businesses, schools, places of worship, and first-responder organizations; specialty programs address sickle cell disease, therapeutic phlebotomy, directed donation, and autologous pre-deposit.

The organization operates three core digital platforms: BloodHub (24/7 online ordering for hospitals), BloodBill (payment processing), and HeroHub (donor self-service portal for scheduling, donation history, and loyalty rewards). NCBB is regulated by the FDA under 21 CFR Part 606, holds AABB accreditation through December 2027, and is CLIA-certified through January 2028. Its technology differentiators center on safety and precision rather than digital innovation: FDA-compliant Individual Donor Assessment screening adopted in 2023, automated apheresis collection, and specialized antigen matching for alloimmunized and sickle cell patients.

Revenue is generated through two streams: negotiated sales of blood products and services to hospital partners via the BloodHub platform, and tax-deductible financial contributions from donors and corporate matching programs. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, NCBB does not publicly disclose financial results, and blood donation is free to volunteer donors. The organization is governed under NYBCe and shares access to broader network resources including research, specialty pharmaceuticals, and clinical services.

Name

Nebraska Community Blood Bank

Legal name

Nebraska Community Blood Bank

Website

https://ncbb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Nebraska Community Blood Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit blood center that collects, tests, and distributes blood components to 20+ hospitals across Nebraska and western Iowa, operating as a division of New York Blood Center Enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Blood Banking Services

NAICS

Blood and Organ Banks (621991)

SIC

In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835)

akta.pro primary industry

Blood, Organ & Tissue Donation Organizations (BPAGACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transfusion Medicine & Immunohematology (Blood Bank) (HLAFAMAG), Plasma Collection & Donor Services (Plasmapheresis Centers) (HLAIAHAH)

Keywords

• Blood collection services
• Apheresis technology
• Hospital blood supply
• Donor recruitment programs
• Blood component processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Lincoln

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Blood Products and Services to Hospitals: NCBB collects blood from volunteer donors and processes it into blood components (red cells, platelets, plasma) for distribution to hospital partners. Hospitals order products through BloodHub platform. This is the core revenue-generating activity of the organization.
2. Financial Donations: Tax-deductible charitable contributions from donors supporting the lifesaving mission. Accepted via online portal, phone, mail, corporate matching programs, and tribute gifts in honor of loved ones.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Nebraska Community Blood Bank (NCBB) is a nonprofit community blood center that recruits volunteer blood donors, collects whole blood and apheresis components (red cells, platelets, plasma), performs comprehensive testing and processing, and distributes finished blood products to over 20 hospital partners across Nebraska and western Iowa. The organization also operates donor centers, mobile blood drives, specialty donation programs, donor loyalty programs, and provides professional blood banking education and resources.

Product overview

Nebraska Community Blood Bank (NCBB) operates as a community-based blood center offering a unified suite of blood collection and distribution services. The core offerings include four types of blood donations: Whole Blood, Double Red Cell, Platelet, and Plasma donations collected via automated apheresis technology. NCBB supports hospital partners through BloodHub (ordering platform) and BloodBill (payment processing), while donors interact through the HeroHub Donor Portal. Special donation programs address patient needs including Sickle Cell Disease, Therapeutic Phlebotomy, Directed Donation, and Autologous Donation. The organization operates donor loyalty programs (Loyal Lifesavers), community blood drive hosting services, school programs with student scholarships, and professional education resources. As a division of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), NCBB provides access to broader blood products and research services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Whole Blood Donation Collection of approximately one pint of whole blood from volunteer donors, which can be transfused in its original form or separated into red cells, plasma, and platelets to support multiple patients.
• Double Red Cell Donation Automated apheresis donation that collects two units of red blood cells during a single donation, returning plasma and platelets to the donor. Eligible every 112 days.
• Platelet Donation Specialized apheresis donation that collects only platelets, essential for blood clotting, with a shelf life of only seven days. Eligible every 7 days, up to 24 times per year.
• Plasma Donation Apheresis donation collecting only plasma, the straw-colored liquid component used to increase blood volume in emergencies and to manufacture products that fight infections and diseases. Eligible every 28 days.
• Sickle Cell Donation Program Specialized donation program matching donors with sickle cell trait negative blood to patients with sickle cell disease who require frequent transfusions.
• Therapeutic Phlebotomy Physician-requested therapeutic blood collection service for patients with hereditary hemochromatosis (genetic iron overload condition).
• Directed Donation Blood donation collected in advance for a specific recipient with medically justifiable need requiring highly specific or matched blood attributes.
• Autologous Donation Pre-donated blood for a patient's own upcoming surgery or medical procedure.
• BloodHub Hospital Ordering Platform Online ordering platform enabling hospital customers to order blood products and view order status 24/7, with dedicated Hospital Services account management.
• BloodBill Payment Platform Payment processing platform for blood products and services provided to hospital customers.
• HeroHub Donor Portal Donor management platform allowing donors to track donation results, schedule appointments, and manage their donor profile.
• Thank the Donor Program Free service allowing blood recipients to send anonymous thank you messages to the donors who provided their blood transfusion.
• Education Resources Professional education services including Technical Advisory Meetings, AABB eCasts, clinical rotations for MLS/MLT/SBB students, and blood center tours for healthcare providers and laboratory students.
• NYBCe Blood Products and Services Access to New York Blood Center Enterprises' innovative blood operations, blood products, and research products through NCBB's partnership with the parent network.
• Blood Drive Hosting Services Comprehensive blood drive hosting program with NCBB providing all equipment, staff, and supplies, including Band Together (first responder partnerships), Hometown Heroes, Host a Donor Day, and DonateSpaces community space program.
• School Programs High school blood drive partnership program offering student scholarships, High School Blood Drive Workshop, and Lifesaver Cords graduation recognition, partnered with over 20 high schools annually.
• Financial Giving Program Philanthropic giving options including online gifts, corporate matching, tribute gifts, and mail-in contributions supporting NCBB's lifesaving mission.

Quantifiable outcome

• One pint of blood can save up to three lives
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016In 2016, NCBB merged with NYBCe to become a division of the larger organization. As part of NYBCe, NCBB participates in a nationally recognized network providing lifesaving blood products, specialty pharmaceuticals, and clinical services. NYBCe divisions include Blood Bank of Delmarva, Community Blood Center, Connecticut Blood Center, Memorial Blood Centers, New York Blood Center Enterprises, and Rhode Island Blood Center.
• Lincoln Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through the Band Together program honoring Lincoln Police Officer Mario Herrera, who was shot in the line of duty. The 12 Days of Hope blood drives honor his memory and support community blood supply.
• C.O.P.S Nebraska Chapter (Omaha)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Concerns of Police Survivors chapter in Omaha for special blood drives honoring Officer Mario Herrera through the Band Together program.
• Lincoln Fire & RescueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost of the 12 Days of Hope blood drive in memory of Officer Mario Herrera at Fire Station #15.
• Omaha Storm ChasersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNCBB named Omaha Storm Chasers Nonprofit of the Night, with community spotlight highlighting the urgent need for blood donations at baseball games.
• Governor of NebraskaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCBB participated in Governor's Proclamation Ceremony recognizing National Blood Donor Month, raising awareness for blood donation needs.
• Bennington Fire & RescueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst-ever blood drive partnership with Bennington Fire & Rescue, bringing together first responders and community members to support local blood supply.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Carter BloodCare: A large regional nonprofit blood center serving hospitals across North, Central, and East Texas. Comparable in scope as a state/region-focused community blood bank with apheresis, mobile drives, and specialty hospital services.
• Memorial Blood Centers: A sister division of NCBB under NYBCe, serving Minnesota and Wisconsin. Directly comparable as a regional nonprofit blood bank within the same parent network, sharing donor recruitment, testing, and hospital distribution models.
• Connecticut Blood Center: A sister division of NCBB under NYBCe, serving Connecticut hospitals. Directly comparable as a regional nonprofit blood bank within the same parent network, sharing testing, apheresis, and specialty product capabilities.
• New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe): The parent organization of NCBB and the largest community-based, nonprofit blood collection network in the US. Most directly comparable as the network in which NCBB operates, sharing research, specialty pharmaceuticals, and centralized services across divisions.
• Rhode Island Blood Center: A sister division of NCBB under NYBCe, serving Rhode Island and southern New England. Comparable as a regional nonprofit blood bank within the NYBCe network with hospital-direct distribution and community donor programs.
• Blood Bank of Delmarva: A sister division of NCBB under NYBCe, serving Delaware and the Eastern Shore. Directly comparable as a regional nonprofit blood center operating under the same parent network with shared services and donor models.

Broad incumbents

• American Red Cross Biomedical Services: The largest US blood collector, supplying roughly 40% of the nation's blood through a national network of donor centers and mobile drives. Directly comparable as an FDA-registered, AABB-accredited community blood bank serving hospitals, with broader geographic reach than NCBB.
• Vitalant: One of the largest nonprofit blood collectors in the US, serving over 1,000 hospitals across 40+ states. Comparable as a multi-state nonprofit blood bank with hospital-direct distribution and similar apheresis and component capabilities.

Regional players

• San Diego Blood Bank: A community-based nonprofit blood center serving Southern California hospitals. Comparable as a regional nonprofit blood bank with apheresis, specialty testing, and community blood drive programs, though geographically distant from NCBB.
• ImpactLife: A regional nonprofit blood center serving Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Comparable as a Midwest-based community blood bank with apheresis, mobile drives, and hospital services, geographically adjacent to NCBB's Iowa territory.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NEBloodBank
• Facebookfacebook.com/NebraskaCommunityBloodBank

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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