Development Officer, Signature Events

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.  A Ronald McDonald House ® provides 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 are currently engaged in a multi-year, $80M capital campaign to reduce the service gap by tripling our capacity in Calgary and Edmonton. Construction on an expanded facility in Calgary completed in May 2025, increasing the number of suites from 27 to 91. The expanded Calgary facility is 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.

“It’s an old classic quote ‘Find a job that you love, and you will never work another day in your life again’ and this is truly how I feel. I get to get up every morning and do something I love & I am passionate about and I have a whole team behind me, cheering me on and supporting my efforts.” ~ Megan, Ronald McDonald House Alberta employee since 2014

Your Role

The Development Officer, Signature Events is entrusted to support the growth, effectiveness and fundraising potential of Signature Events across the Province, with a focus on relationship building with current sponsors, prospecting and discovery, soliciting as well as events support and logistics.

The incumbent is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all facets and logistics of fundraising events in your portfolio. through establishing and maintaining meaningful connections with existing and potential sponsors and community partners.

This role requires active involvement in the community, including working evenings and weekends to support events and fundraising efforts. The incumbent will recognize the impact of a donor-focused approach and will excel in enriching long-term relationships, finding joy in active involvement within the community, networking, and participating in face-to-face presentations and meetings.

This is a hybrid position that requires travel to Ronald McDonald Houses and applicable events in Alberta. The successful candidate must reside in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer or their surrounding area.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Working with an assigned portfolio of donors and prospects to meet an annual revenue target, and increase event fundraising and sponsorship each year as per approved budget
• Deliver fundraising objectives, develop innovative fundraising models, project plans, tactics, and evaluation standards to maximize revenue growth, relationship- building, and sustainability
• Engage with donors in a variety of settings
• Work closely with the Marketing & Communications team to ensure proper marketing materials are available prior to all Signature events
• Be the lead for the signature fundraising events portfolio assigned.
• Maintain accurate, professional, and current Raiser’s Edge records, actions, and reports
• Ensure all government regulations are understood and adhered to
• All other tasks as required

Required Qualifications

• Post Secondary Diploma in a related field
• Advanced analytical skills
• 5+ years of experience in fundraising
• Thrives in fast-paced environments and demonstrates persistence in overcoming obstacles.
• Proven ability to identify issues, problem solve, and prioritize in a timely manner
• Ability to multi-task efficiently and respond to a high volume of ongoing requests in a fast paced environment
• Advanced project management and client-management skills
• Proven history of building and maintaining external and internal relationships
• Excellent communication skills including verbal, written, networking, public speaking, and facilitating presentations
• Ability to travel within the province of Alberta
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License, with clean abstract
• Must provide a clear Police Information 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
• 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 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.