Gift In Kind Officer

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Ronald McDonald House Charities® Alberta (RMHC Alberta) is passionate about providing a home away from home for families with seriously ill or injured children who must travel for medical care.

We know that a family with a sick child is a sick family. Our Ronald McDonald Houses provide a warm, compassionate and comfortable environment where families can share experiences, receive respite and distraction, eat a warm homemade meal and rest, all while caring for their child at the hospital next door.

RMHC Alberta is part of a global network of Houses, Family Rooms, Care Mobiles and Comfort Carts prioritizing family-centered care through delivery of our unique core programs. RMHC Alberta operates four Houses offering private family suites, and Comfort Carts that deliver bedside services in hospital.

We’re currently engaged in a multi-year, $80M capital campaign to reduce the service gap by tripling our capacity in Calgary and Edmonton. Construction on an expanded facility in Calgary is completed and increased the number of suites from 27 to 91. The facility is 105,000 square feet, offering family suites and a multitude of common areas that enhance the family experience within our communal living environment. Tentatively Edmonton will expand from 36 suites to approximately 100 suites. The expansion critical path in its entirety is 5-7 years.

Why Choose RMHC Alberta?

Our team is very passionate about the work they do. In our 2024 employee engagement survey the top responses to what employees like best about working at RMHC Alberta were our mission and the people, including employees, volunteers, and the families we serve.

Here is what some of our employees say about working at RMHC Alberta.

“I love working at RMHC Alberta as we ensure our doors are always open, our lights are on and there is always a smiling face waiting for families with a sick or injured child when they arrive at one of our Houses. We try and think of all the many ways we can support families so they can concentrate on their child. I love being part of team that makes this possible.” ~ Sarah, RMHC Alberta employee since 2019

“Knowing that we make a difference in the lives of families is what brings me back each day. Offering support to families during some of their darkest times is both a joy and honor. Our Family Services team strives to provide supports that lessen some of their burdens, so that they can focus on helping their child heal.Their strength and resilience are truly awe inspiring.” ~ Krista Hilton, RMHC Alberta employee since 2012

Your Role

The Gift-in-Kind Officer manages the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gift-in-kind donations for the entire provincial organization. RMHC Alberta currently receives over $1M annually in gift-in-kind donations. This position will work closely with the Operations team and Events team to source and secure gifts and/or discounts of products and services for RMHC Alberta.

This is a hybrid position based out of the Edmonton Ronald McDonald House. The successful candidate must live in Edmonton or surrounding area. Some evening and weekend work will be required.

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

• Solicit gift-in-kind donations from appropriate prospects

• Track all activity 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 Stewardship Manager

• Drive and oversee gift in kind campaigns and targeted solicitations for high need items, including toys, quilts, and wish list essentials

• Support the Stewardship Manager on projects as needed

• Participate in Development team activities, as needed

• All other tasks as required

Required Qualifications

• successful candidate must live in Calgary, Red Deer, Edmonton, Medicine Hat, or their surrounding areas.

• 2+ years of project management, non-profit or customer service experience

  Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including database management

• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage confidential information

• Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships, internally and externally

• Ability to work in a result driven, fast paced, dynamic environment

• Strong problem solving, communication, and conflict resolution skills

• 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

Nice to Haves

• Post-secondary education is preferred

What we Offer

• Competitive compensation

  Health and Dental Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Professional development opportunities

• Social events

• Vacation & personal days

• Flexibility and a hybrid work schedule

• Opportunity to participate in various committees

• A culture built on our values

Our Vision

A world where every family has what they need to ensure the best health outcomes for their children.

Our Mission

We provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare.

Our Values

• We lead with compassion

• We are deeply respectful

• We act with integrity

• We are firmly committed

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural safety are guiding principles at RMHC 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.

We thank all candidates who apply; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.