Gift in Kind Officer

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

·         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

·         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.