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Sara Blancke

Director, Grants and Philanthropic Partnerships

sblancke@70facesmedia.org

I lead foundation and institutional fundraising, working across teams to shape strategy and tell the story of our mission. With the development team, I help secure the resources that power our journalism, educational content, and signature programs.

Before joining 70 Faces Media, I spent 14 years with Boys & Girls Clubs in South Carolina, overseeing marketing and fundraising to support youth development. I’ve also worked with a range of local nonprofits, helping connect their work to funders through strategy, storytelling, and relationship-building—including launching South Carolina’s first local GivingTuesday campaign.

Outside of work, I love traveling with my husband, two daughters, and our golden retriever, Teddy. I’m always seeking creative outlets—from craft projects to storytelling in all forms. I even published a personal essay on Kveller about my daughter’s bat mitzvah.