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 home-away-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
The Associate Director, Major & Principal Gifts leads Ronald McDonald House 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. The successful candidate must live in or around Calgary, Edmonton or Red Deer.
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 Ronald McDonald House 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.
Prepare and maintain prospect management documentation, including briefings, contact reports, and donor records in Raiser’s Edge.
Experience facilitating major, planned, and complex gifts (e.g., insurance, estate gifts, securities).
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
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.
We thank all candidates who apply; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.
