Corporate Sponsorship & Engagement Officer (12 months Contract Role )

Corporate Sponsorship & Engagement Officer

12 months Contract Role

Ronald McDonald House® 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.

Ronald McDonald House® Alberta is part of a global network of Houses, Family Rooms, Care Mobiles and Comfort Carts prioritizing family-centered care through delivery of our unique core programs. Ronald McDonald House® Alberta operates four Houses offering private family suites, and Comfort Carts that deliver bedside services in hospital. 

We’re currently engaged in a multi-year, $80M capital campaign to reduce the service gap by tripling our capacity in Calgary and Edmonton. Calgary is increasing the number of suites from 27 to 91. Construction on an expanded facility in Calgary is currently underway and scheduled for completion this year. The completed Calgary facility will be 105,000 square feet, offering family suites and a multitude of common areas that enhance the family experience within our communal living environment. Tentatively Edmonton will expand from 36 suites to approximately 100 suites. The expansion critical path in its entirety is 5-7 years.

Your Role

The Corporate Sponsorship & Engagement Officer focuses on corporate sponsorship and other engagement opportunities, working in collaboration with the Development team to ensure the organizations financial goals are met.

This is a full-time 12-month contract, hybrid position, ending Dec 2026. This role requires travel to Ronald McDonald Houses and events in Alberta. Some evening and weekend work will be required.

Your Key Responsibilities

Strategic oversight on the corporate partnership portfolio

Approach corporations Province-wide with event sponsorship opportunities

Connect with Calgary and Southern Alberta corporations for opportunities for corporate fundraising such as Corporate Challenge, workplace giving, employee campaigns, etc.

Identify and build prospect sponsors lists for each Signature Event

Work to align sponsors marketing goals with their benefits

Provide analysis and reports to track corporate progress toward fundraising goals, monitor retention, identify growth opportunities, and minimize attrition risks

Build and cultivate meaningful relationships with donors and partners

Meet financial objectives and achieve long-term fundraising goals

Prepare and deliver high-quality proposals, presentations and other communications materials to donors and prospective donors

Manage Service Clubs solicitations and relationships

Establish and maintain professional and productive relationships with key volunteers, donors, and other organizational supporters

Maintain accurate, professional and current Raiser’s Edge records, actions, and reports

Ensure donors are acknowledged appropriately and in a timely manner

All other tasks as required

Required Qualifications

Post Secondary education in a related field

3+ years of proven experience as a fund developer

Strategic thinker with strong decision making, problem solving, research and analytical skills

Demonstrated ability to draft materials such as case for support, solicitation letters, impact reports etc.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills including tact, poise, judgement, political sensitivity, and emotional intelligence.

Outstanding organizational ability, project management skills, with focused attention to detail and follow through

Ability to travel within the province of Alberta

Valid Class 5 Drivers License, with clean abstract

Must provide a clear criminal record check

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

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 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.

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