Corporate Sponsorship & Engagement Officer -20 months Contract

at  Ronald McDonald House Charities Alberta

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. Calgary is increasing the number of suites from 27 to 91. Construction on an expanded facility in Calgary is currently underway and scheduled for completion this year. The completed Calgary facility will be 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Post Secondary education in a related field
• 3+ years of proven experience as a fund developer
• Strategic thinker with strong decision making, problem solving, research and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to draft materials such as case for support, solicitation letters, impact reports etc.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills including tact, poise, judgement, political sensitivity, and emotional intelligence.
• Outstanding organizational ability, project management skills, with focused attention to detail and follow through
• Ability to travel within the province of Alberta
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License, with clean abstract
• Must provide a clear criminal record check

YOUR ROLE

The Corporate Sponsorship & Engagement Officer focuses on corporate sponsorship and other engagement opportunities, working in collaboration with the Development team to ensure the organizations financial goals are met.
This is a full-time 20-month contract, hybrid position, that requires travel to Ronald McDonald Houses and events in Alberta. Some evening and weekend work will be required. The successful candidate is required to live in Calgary or surrounding area.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic oversight on the corporate partnership portfolio
• Approach corporations Province-wide with event sponsorship opportunities
• Connect with Calgary and Southern Alberta corporations for opportunities for corporate fundraising such as Corporate Challenge, workplace giving, employee campaigns, etc.
• Identify and build prospect sponsors lists for each Signature Event
• Work to align sponsors marketing goals with their benefits
• Provide analysis and reports to track corporate progress toward fundraising goals, monitor retention, identify growth opportunities, and minimize attrition risks
• Build and cultivate meaningful relationships with donors and partners
• Meet financial objectives and achieve long-term fundraising goals
• Prepare and deliver high-quality proposals, presentations and other communications materials to donors and prospective donors
• Manage Service Clubs solicitations and relationships
• Establish and maintain professional and productive relationships with key volunteers, donors, and other organizational supporters
• Maintain accurate, professional and current Raiser’s Edge records, actions, and reports
• Ensure donors are acknowledged appropriately and in a timely manner
• All other tasks as required