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Gutsy Walk is Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s signature national fundraising event celebrated on the first Sunday of June each year. Thousands of people across Canada come together on one day to raise money to advance medical research and improve the lives of Canadians who are affected by these diseases.&nbsp;&nbsp;This role involves in-person interactions.&nbsp;&nbsp;Responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul><li>Adhere to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada policies and procedures, including the Volunteer Code of Conduct&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Work collaboratively with a team of volunteers to plan and promote your local Gutsy Walk.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Act as a role model by registering for Gutsy Walk and supporting fundraising, directly or indirectly (by sharing new ideas and leads, doing your own fundraising, promoting the event amongst your network&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Ways You Can Support Your Local Gutsy Walk:&nbsp;<ul><li>Attend Gutsy Walk Planning: Participate in scheduled meetings to stay informed, share updates, and take on assigned tasks.&nbsp;</li><li>Community Outreach –Inspire participation by posting on community boards, distributing posters, and spreading the word locally.&nbsp;</li><li>Media Relations – Connect with local media outlets to promote the Gutsy Walk&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Social Media – Raise awareness about Crohn’s and colitis and promote the Gutsy Walk through your own social media channels.&nbsp;</li><li>Sponsorship – Engage local businesses by sharing your story and presenting sponsorship packages (with staff support for follow-up). Encourage donations, sponsorships, and gifts-in-kind by identifying potential contributors.&nbsp;</li><li>Network&nbsp; – build relationships with Gutsy Walk Committee, local community members and participants. Strengthen networks, encourage engagement and build a sense of community.&nbsp;</li><li>Event Day Support–Assist with tasks such as check-in, welcoming volunteers, and ensuring the event runs smoothly.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Time commitment:&nbsp;<ul><li>Approximately 4-8 hours a month including monthly committee meetings, with additional meetings leading up to event day and a post-event wrap up meeting&nbsp;</li><li>Some daytime availability is ideal for distributing promotional materials, making phone calls and responding to emails&nbsp;</li><li>Evening and weekend availability may be required for stakeholder engagement&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>What you bring:&nbsp;<ul><li>An Interest in exploring the best ways to make your local Gutsy Walk a success&nbsp;</li><li>Strong networking skills and the willingness to connect with new people over email or the phone&nbsp;</li><li>An interest in inspiring people to take part in Gutsy Walk&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Comfortable approaching businesses and local media to secure partnerships, sponsorships and coverage&nbsp;</li><li>Familiarity with social media and online promotion&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Collaboration and teamwork skills&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>What we offer:&nbsp;<ul><li>A community of support, a dedicated staff partner, a team of peers and role-specific training&nbsp;</li><li>An opportunity to use and grow professional skills and expand your network&nbsp;</li><li>A hands-on chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis in your community&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Getting started:&nbsp; This role requires a conversation to discuss your goals for volunteering.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sign up today!&nbsp;<a href="https://crohnsandcolitis.ca/Get-Involved/Volunteer-with-us/Volunteer-application-form/Volunteer-Application-Form" target="_blank">Complete the Volunteer Application Form!&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;Crohn’s and Colitis Canada commits to supporting you in your role and to providing an engaging volunteer experience. Your feedback is appreciated - <a href="mailto:volunteer@crohnsandcolitis.ca" target="_blank">volunteer@crohnsandcolitis.ca</a>&nbsp;

Crohn's and Colitis Canada

Gutsy Walk Committee Member- Red Deer, AB

Corporate Sponsorship &amp; Engagement Officer&nbsp;12 months Contract Role&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;Ronald McDonald House®&nbsp;Alberta operates four Houses offering private family suites, and Comfort Carts that deliver bedside services in hospital. &nbsp;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&nbsp;The Corporate Sponsorship &amp; 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&nbsp;contract,&nbsp;hybrid position, ending Dec 2026. This role&nbsp;requires travel to Ronald McDonald Houses and events in Alberta. Some evening and weekend work will be&nbsp;required.&nbsp;Your Key Responsibilities&nbsp;Strategic oversight on the corporate partnership portfolio&nbsp;Approach corporations Province-wide with event sponsorship opportunities&nbsp;&nbsp;Connect with Calgary and Southern Alberta corporations for opportunities for corporate fundraising such as Corporate Challenge, workplace giving, employee campaigns, etc.&nbsp;Identify and build prospect sponsors lists for each Signature Event&nbsp;&nbsp;Work to align sponsors marketing goals with their benefits&nbsp;Provide analysis and reports to track corporate progress toward fundraising goals, monitor retention, identify growth opportunities, and minimize attrition risks&nbsp;Build and cultivate meaningful relationships with donors and partners&nbsp;Meet financial objectives and achieve long-term fundraising goals&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepare and deliver high-quality proposals, presentations and other communications materials to donors and prospective donors&nbsp;Manage Service Clubs solicitations and relationships&nbsp;Establish and maintain professional and productive relationships with key volunteers, donors, and other organizational supporters&nbsp;Maintain accurate, professional and current Raiser’s Edge records, actions, and reports&nbsp;Ensure donors are acknowledged appropriately and in a timely manner&nbsp;&nbsp;All other tasks as requiredRequired Qualifications&nbsp;Post Secondary education in a related field&nbsp;3+ years of proven experience as a fund developer&nbsp;Strategic thinker with strong decision making, problem solving, research and analytical skills&nbsp;Demonstrated ability to draft materials such as case for support, solicitation letters, impact reports etc.&nbsp;Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills including tact, poise, judgement, political sensitivity, and emotional intelligence.&nbsp;Outstanding organizational ability, project management skills, with focused attention to detail and follow through&nbsp;&nbsp;Ability to travel within the province of Alberta&nbsp;&nbsp;Valid Class 5 Drivers License, with clean abstract&nbsp;Must provide a clear criminal record checkWhat we Offer&nbsp;&nbsp;Competitive compensation&nbsp;Comprehensive benefits plan&nbsp;Employee Assistance Program&nbsp;Professional development opportunities&nbsp;Social events&nbsp;Vacation &amp; personal days&nbsp;Flexibility and a hybrid work schedule&nbsp;Opportunity to participate in various committees&nbsp;A culture built on our valuesOur Vision&nbsp;A world where every family has what they need to ensure the best health outcomes for their children.Our Mission&nbsp;We provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare.Our Values&nbsp;We lead with compassion&nbsp;We are deeply respectful&nbsp;We act with integrity&nbsp;We are firmly committedDiversity, 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;We thank all candidates who apply; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.&nbsp;

Ronald McDonald House Alberta

Ronald McDonald House Charities Alberta Society

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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.&nbsp;“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 &amp; 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&nbsp;Your Role&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;&nbsp;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.&nbsp;&nbsp;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&nbsp;<ul><li>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 </li><li>Deliver fundraising objectives, develop innovative fundraising models, project plans, tactics, and evaluation standards to maximize revenue growth, relationship- building, and sustainability </li><li>Engage with donors in a variety of settings </li><li>Work closely with the Marketing &amp; Communications team to ensure proper marketing materials are available prior to all Signature events&nbsp; </li><li>Be the lead for the signature fundraising events portfolio assigned. </li><li>Maintain accurate, professional, and current Raiser’s Edge records, actions, and reports&nbsp; </li><li>Ensure all government regulations are understood and adhered to&nbsp; </li><li>All other tasks as required&nbsp;</li></ul>Required Qualifications&nbsp;<ul><li>Post Secondary Diploma in a related field&nbsp; </li><li>Advanced analytical skills&nbsp; </li><li>5+ years of experience in fundraising </li><li>Thrives in fast-paced environments and demonstrates persistence in overcoming obstacles. </li><li>Proven ability to identify issues, problem solve, and prioritize in a timely manner&nbsp; </li><li>Ability to multi-task efficiently and respond to a high volume of ongoing requests in a fast paced environment&nbsp; </li><li>Advanced project management and client-management skills&nbsp; </li><li>Proven history of building and maintaining external and internal relationships&nbsp; </li><li>Excellent communication skills including verbal, written, networking, public speaking, and facilitating presentations&nbsp; </li><li>Ability to travel within the province of Alberta&nbsp; </li><li>Valid Class 5 Drivers License, with clean abstract </li><li>Must provide a clear Police Information Check&nbsp;</li></ul>What we Offer&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Competitive compensation </li><li>Comprehensive benefits plan </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Professional development opportunities </li><li>Social events </li><li>Vacation &amp; personal days </li><li>Flexibility and a hybrid work schedule </li><li>RRSP / TFSA matching program&nbsp; </li><li>Opportunity to participate in various committees </li><li>A culture built on our values&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Our Vision&nbsp;A world where every family has what they need to ensure the best health outcomes for their children.&nbsp;Our Mission&nbsp;We provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare.&nbsp;Our Values&nbsp;We lead with compassion&nbsp;We are deeply respectful&nbsp;We act with integrity&nbsp;We are firmly committed&nbsp;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.&nbsp;&nbsp;We thank all candidates who apply; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.&nbsp;

3 Fundraising / Giving Jobs in Red Deer, AB, Canada