Ronald McDonald House ® Albertais 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 ® Albertaoperates 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
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. throughestablishing 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
Deliver fundraising objectives, develop innovative fundraising models, project plans, tactics, and evaluation standards to maximize revenue growth, relationship- building, and sustainability
Maintain accurate, professional, and current Raiser’s Edge records, actions, and reports
Excellent communication skills including verbal, written, networking, public speaking, and facilitating presentations
A world where every family has what they need to ensure the best health outcomes for their children.
We provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare.
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.
