Associate Director, Development - Major Gifts & Campaign

Ronald McDonald House Charities® Alberta (RMHC Alberta) is passionate about providing a home away from home for families with seriously ill or injured children who must travel for medical care. 

We know that a family with a sick child is a sick family. Our Ronald McDonald Houses provide a warm, compassionate and comfortable environment where families can share experiences, receive respite and distraction, eat a warm homemade meal and rest, all while caring for their child at the hospital next door. 

Why Choose RMHC Alberta? 

Our team is very passionate about the work they do. In our 2024 employee engagement survey the top responses to what employees like best about working at RMHC Alberta were our mission and the people, including employees, volunteers, and the families we serve.  

Here is what some of our employees say about working at RMHC Alberta. 

"At RMHC Alberta, we don't just offer a place to stay; we build a community of hope and resilience that transforms lives, one family at a time." ~ Deya, RMHC Alberta employee since 2024 

“I love working at RMHC Alberta as we ensure our doors are always open, our lights are on and there is always a smiling face waiting for families with a sick or injured child when they arrive at one of our Houses. We try and think of all the many ways we can support families so they can concentrate on their child. I love being part of team that makes this possible.” ~ Sarah, RMHC Alberta employee since 2019 

Your Role 

The Associate Director, Development – Major Gifts & Campaign will lead the Major Gift and Campaign team. This role is responsible to hold team members accountable to activity and revenue goals. The individual will also cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of prospects and donors through face-to-face meetings, phone calls, emails, and stewardship opportunities. 

We are in the quiet phase of a multi-year, $45M capital campaign to reduce the service gap by tripling our capacity in Edmonton.  

This is a full-time hybrid position based out of Edmonton that requires travel to Ronald McDonald Houses and applicable events in Alberta. Some evening and weekend work will be required. 

Your Key Responsibilities 

• Develop customized strategies and plans to identify, cultivate, engage, solicit, and steward donors and prospects within the portfolio  
• Participate in regular Campaign Cabinet meetings  
• Generate significant revenue annually in partnership with internal and external stakeholders  
• Attend face to face meetings with donors and prospects alone and/or in combination with other strategic partners such as senior staff or campaign volunteers  
• Participate in all aspects of our prospect management process including briefing docs, contact reports and timely Raisers Edge entry  
• Work closely with the Chief Development Officer to achieve the approximately 45 million dollars needed to expand our Edmonton House to meet the needs of the community  
• Leadership, coaching, and mentorship for the team. This includes and is not limited to oversight of roles and responsibilities, performance management, recruitment and retention 
• All other tasks as required 

Required Qualifications 

• 10 years of fundraising experience with a focus on major gift and/or campaign fundraising  
• 5 years of proven leadership 
• Solid understanding and demonstrated success of fundraising achievement and portfolio management  
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)  
• Keen attention to detail  
• Strong communication and presentation skills – verbal and written  
• Strong networking, social and stewardship skills. Ability to work well within a team and across functional groups. Highly resourceful, intuitive, and flexible  
• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism  
• Able to prioritize, multi-task efficiently and respond to a high volume of ongoing requests in a timely fashion  
• Ability to travel within the province of Alberta  
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License, with clean abstract 
• Must provide a clear criminal record check 

Nice to Haves 

• Experience working with a Board and Campaign Cabinet is an asset  

What We Offer  

• Competitive compensation 
• Comprehensive benefits plan 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Professional development opportunities 
• Social events 
• Vacation & personal days 
• Flexibility and a hybrid work schedule 
• RRSP / TFSA matching program  
• Opportunity to participate in various committees 
• A culture built on our values  

Our Vision 

A world where every family has what they need to ensure the best health outcomes for their children. 

Our Mission 

We provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare. 

Our Values 

• We lead with compassion 
• We are deeply respectful 
• We act with integrity 
• We are firmly committed 

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural safety are guiding principles at RMHC Alberta. We recognize the ongoing need to ensure DEI is reflected in our day-to-day activities; to champion continuous learning for staff, volunteers and the board; to create policies and practices that support DEI; and to find ways to measure our progress and continually improve. If you require accommodation, please advise us during the recruitment process.  

We thank all candidates who apply; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted. 

To apply send your resume and cover letter tohr@rmhcalberta.orgstatingreference # ADD-06-25-EDM