Senior Development Officer, Campaign
Senior Development Officer, Campaign
Full-Time | Hybrid | Edmonton
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.
We are currently engaged in a multi-year, $45 million capital campaign to help reduce the service gap by tripling our capacity in Edmonton. This role will support that transformational work by helping build and steward the donor relationships that make expanded family-centred care possible.
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
As the Senior Development Officer, Campaign, you will focus on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts in support of Ronald McDonald House Alberta’s fundraising priorities. You will be part of the campaign team and will also work collaboratively with the provincial Development team to help ensure the organization’s financial goals are met.
This is a full-time hybrid role based in Edmonton. Regular travel to Ronald McDonald Houses and applicable events across Alberta is required, and some evening and weekend work will be part of the role.
Why This Role Matters
Your work helps ensure families can stay close to their seriously ill or injured child when they need it most. By building strong donor relationships and securing transformational gifts, this role directly supports the Edmonton campaign and strengthens the care, comfort, and community Ronald McDonald House Alberta provides to families across the province.
Your Key Responsibilities
Actively manage and grow a major gift portfolio of 120–150 donors and prospects, with a focus on gifts of $100,000 and above.
Maintain and grow current and prospective donor interest through relationship building, meaningful stewardship, and personalized engagement.
Oversee and implement cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts for campaign and major gift prospects, moving qualified donors through the donor cycle.
Meet financial objectives and contribute to the long-term fundraising goals of the major gift portfolio.
Prepare and deliver high-quality proposals, presentations, and other communications materials for donors and prospective donors.
Provide analysis and reports to track progress toward fundraising goals, monitor retention, identify growth opportunities, and minimize attrition risks.
Establish and maintain professional, productive relationships with key volunteers, donors, and stakeholders.
Maintain accurate, professional, and current Raiser’s Edge records, actions, and reports.
Participate actively as a member of the provincial Development team and collaborate to support organizational fundraising goals.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree, or an acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience, with at least five years of experience in a non-profit environment.
Five or more years of proven major gift fundraising experience with a track record of success in building and cultivating meaningful relationships with donors.
Demonstrated experience in moves management, with a proven track record of securing gifts of $100,000 and above.
Strong writing and communication skills for crafting donor proposals, grant applications, presentations, and related materials.
Demonstrated ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization, including executive-level volunteers.
Self-motivated approach to identifying and pursuing opportunities.
Strong communication, organization, negotiation, and time-management skills, with the ability to balance varied responsibilities and meet deadlines.
Proficiency and reliability using fundraising software and maintaining accurate donor records.
High degree of professionalism and sensitivity to confidential information.
Valid Class 5 driver’s licence, clean driver’s abstract, and ability to travel within Alberta.
Ability to provide a clear criminal record check, including a vulnerable sector check.
What we Offer
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
Competitive compensation
Full benefits plan with a strong focus on mental health
Health & Wellness Spending Account
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Growth & Development
Professional development and training opportunities
Opportunity to participate in cross‑functional committees
Flexibility & Well‑Being
Hybrid work schedule
Vacation and personal days
12 recognized statutory holidays
Financial Wellness
RRSP / TFSA matching program
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.
Note first review of applications will be on July 30, 2026, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Thank You
We thank all candidates who apply; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.
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