Gift
in Kind Officer
Edmonton,
Calgary, Red Deer, Medicine Hat - Hybrid
Full
time, Part-time or Casual Position
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 three hundred 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
Explore
more employee quotes on our Careers page.
Your
Role
This is a hybrid position based out of one of our Alberta Ronald
McDonald Houses. The successful candidate must live in either Edmonton,
Calgary, Red Deer or Medicine Hat.Some evening and weekend work will be needed.
Term ending September 21, 2026.
Why
This Role Matters
The Gift-in-Kind Officer manages the
cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gift-in-kind donations to support
organizational needs for the entire provincial organization. This role is crucial
for securing donations, reducing operating costs, and stewardship of
gift-in-kind donors. Ronald McDonald House Alberta currently receives over $1M
annually in gift-in-kind donations. This position will work closely with the Strategic
Partnership Manager to source and secure gifts and/or discounts of products and
services for Ronald McDonald House Alberta.
Your Key Responsibilities
·Create and manage end-to-end process for collecting and
prioritizing gift-in-kind requests across the organization
·Seek opportunities for provincial gift-in-kind donors to
support needs of multiple Houses
·Donor acquisition and solicitation of gift-in-kind
donations
·Track all gift-in-kind donor activities in Raisers Edge
·Manage distribution of products between Houses
·Steward gift in kind donors, including thank you calls
and impact reporting
·Lead and manage the holiday giving program, with support
from Strategic Partnership Manager
·Drive and oversee gift in kind campaigns and target
solicitations for high need items, including toys, quilts, and wish list
essentials
·Support the Strategic Partnership Manager on projects as
needed
·Participating in Development team activities, as needed
·All other tasks as required
Required Qualifications
·2+ years of project management, non-profit or customer
service experience
·Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products,
including database management, preferably Raiser’s Edge
·Strong communication skills and the ability to manage
confidential information
·Proven ability to build and maintain strong working
relationships, internally and externally
·Excellent relationship building skills, comfortable with
prospecting and outreach to donors
·Ability to work in a result driven, fast paced, dynamic
environment
·Strong problem solving, communication, and conflict
resolution skills
·Highly organized, detail oriented, accountable, and
proactive
·Ability to travel between locations in the province of
Alberta
·Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
·Must provide a clear criminal record check
·Sometimes lift and move donations
Nice to
Haves
·Post-secondary education is preferred
What we Offer
We
believe that when our people thrive, our mission thrives. We are committed to
creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and inspired to grow.
As part of our team, you will enjoy:
Comprehensive Compensation
& Benefits
- Competitive wage
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
(EFAP)
Growth & Development
- Training and development opportunities
- Opportunity to take part in cross
functional committees.
Flexibility & Wellbeing
- Hybrid work schedule (role dependent)
- Twelve recognized statutory holidays
Financial Wellness
- Financial Wellness sessions
Culture & Community
- A values driven culture where people come first.
- Social events and team‑building activities.
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.
Thank You
We thank all candidates who
apply; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.
