Associate Director, Major and Principal Gifts

Associate Director, Major & Principal Gifts

About Ronald McDonald House Alberta

Ronald McDonald House® Alberta supports families who must travel for vital medical treatment for their seriously ill or injured child. Our compassionate Houses in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, and Medicine Hat provide private family suites, warm meals, community support, and a homeaway-from-home during incredibly difficult times. Each year, thousands of families from nearly 300 communities across Alberta stay with us—saving millions of dollars in accommodation and meal costs and finding strength in being close to their child and each other.

Why Choose Ronald McDonald House Alberta?

"I love being a part of a global community while also leading locally to strengthen families and promote healing when children need healthcare."

~ Caitlin, employee since 2024

Explore more employee quotes on our Careers page.

Your Role

The Associate Director, Major & Principal Gifts leads RMH Alberta’s major and principal giving portfolio, building meaningful relationships that strengthen our mission and expand our capacity to support families. In this leadership role, you will cultivate, solicit, and steward donors while providing strategic oversight, coaching, and performance management for the Major Gifts, Mid‑Level, Planned Giving, and Stewardship team members. This full-time hybrid position requires travel to Ronald

McDonald Houses and events across Alberta. This full-time hybrid position requires travel to Ronald McDonald Houses and events across Alberta. The successful candidate must live in or around Calgary, Edmonton or Red Deer.

Why This Role Matters

Donations and community support are essential to ensuring families have a welcoming, supportive home‑away‑from‑home during their child’s medical treatment. Your leadership in donor engagement and team development directly fuels programs, services, and long‑term sustainability— ensuring RMH Alberta can continue providing comfort, care, and community when families need it most.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and manage a team of fundraisers and stewardship professionals, ensuring accountability for activity and revenue goals.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects with a focus on individual giving and family foundations
• Oversee RMH Alberta’s stewardship program and ensure timely, high‑quality donor recognition and reporting.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive plan for growing our planned giving program
• Launch of a mid-level giving program
• Explore and enhance giving mechanisms such as Gifts of Life Insurance, Endowments, and Gifts of Shares / Securities
• Prepare and maintain prospect management documentation, including briefings, contact reports, and donor records in Raiser’s Edge.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align fundraising goals, events, and donor experiences across the organization.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and professional development activities for your team.

Required Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive fundraising experience and 5 years of experience leading successful teams.
• Strong communication, presentation, networking, and relationship‑building skills.
• Experience facilitating major, planned, and complex gifts (e.g., insurance, estate gifts, securities).
• Proven success in portfolio management and achieving fundraising targets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Raiser’s Edge is an asset.
• High professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Ability to travel within Alberta; valid Class 5 license and clear Police Information Check required.

What we Offer

We believe that when our people thrive, our mission thrives. We’re committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and inspired to grow. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits plan with a strong focus on mental health
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Growth & Development

• Professional development and training opportunities
• Opportunity to participate in cross functional committees-functional committees

Flexibility & Well Being-Being

• Hybrid work schedule
• Vacation and personal days
• 12 recognized statutory holidays

Financial Wellness

• RRSP / TFSA matching program
• Financial Wellness sessions Culture & Community
• A values driven culture where people come first-driven culture where people come first
• Social events and team-building activities

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Cultural Safety

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural safety are guiding principles at Ronald McDonald House 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.

Note applications will be accepted until February 20,2026.

Thank You

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