Mid-Level and Planned Giving Officer

Mid-Level and Planned Giving Officer

Full-Time Hybrid

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

Explore more employee quotes on our Careers page.

Your Role

The Mid-Level and Planned Giving Officer is responsible for executing fundraising strategies that achieve the financial goals of Ronald McDonald House Alberta while fulfilling donors’ philanthropic interests and passions. This role builds meaningful donor relationships, supports mid-level giving growth, and leads the continued development of legacy giving opportunities across the province.

This is a full-time hybrid position that may be based in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, or Medicine Hat. Travel to Ronald McDonald Houses and applicable events across Alberta is required, and some evening and weekend work will be needed based on donor, event, and organizational needs.

Why This Role Matters

Your work helps families stay close when it matters most by inspiring donors to invest in compassionate care, comfort, and connection. Through thoughtful relationship building and strategic fundraising, this role strengthens long-term philanthropic support for families across Alberta.

Your Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

Plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive mid-level and legacy giving strategies across the province, aligning activities with annual fundraising goals, organizational priorities, and long-term revenue objectives.

Develop cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, retention, and upgrade strategies that deepen donor engagement and increase philanthropic support from mid-level donors.

Lead the growth and evolution of the legacy giving program by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, stewarding, and recognizing planned giving donors.

Inspire and educate donors on charitable estate planning and tax-efficient giving opportunities, collaborating with professional advisors as appropriate.

Manage a portfolio of approximately 150 mid-level and planned giving donors and prospects, providing personalized engagement and timely relationship management throughout the donor lifecycle.

Identify, qualify, and transition donors to higher giving opportunities, including major gifts and planned gifts, while maintaining a healthy pipeline of future philanthropic support.

Develop compelling proposals, cases for support, and personalized gift opportunities; conduct direct solicitations to secure annual, multi-year, and planned gifts.

Partner with Stewardship and Marketing & Communications colleagues to support donor recognition, acknowledgement, impact reporting, and portfolio-specific fundraising materials.

Maintain accurate donor records, contact reports, proposals, opportunities, and moves-management activities within Raiser’s Edge and other relevant systems.

Monitor fundraising performance, donor retention, portfolio activity, and giving trends, using insights to identify growth opportunities and reduce donor attrition.

Required Qualifications

3+ years of proven fundraising experience.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.

Experience and confidence with public speaking, presentations, and donor conversations.

Outstanding organizational ability, project management, reporting skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.

Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task, exercise independent judgment, and manage competing priorities.

Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive donor and organizational information.

Valid driver’s licence and access to reliable transportation, with the ability to travel throughout Alberta as required.

Strong computer and information management skills.

Commitment to ethical fundraising practices and professional standards.

Must provide a clear criminal record check.

Nice to Haves

Experience with mid-level giving and/or legacy giving.

Experience using donor database and relationship management systems; proficiency with Raiser’s Edge is considered an asset.

Knowledge of charitable estate planning, tax-efficient giving opportunities, and planned giving best practices.

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 October 2, 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.