RMHC Individual Giving Specialist

at  McDonalds Corporation

Company Description
McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald’s means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.
At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

We are enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work model, in which employees spend part of their week connecting with co-workers in our state-of-the-art headquarters. Located in the booming West Loop of downtown Chicago, it’s set up to be a global hub that cultivates collaboration:

• Take a class at Hamburger University
• Sample future items in our Test Kitchen
• Utilize the latest technology to connect with your team around the globe

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our crew members, staff, operators, and suppliers. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone.
Job Description
Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) provides essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare. RMHC strives to be part of the solution to issues challenging families today. Families are challenged with how to stay near and support a hospitalized child; how to afford staying together in another city while a child is undergoing treatment; or even getting basic medical and dental care in underserved communities. We use our resources and partnerships in the community to help families gain access to healthcare services and keep families together during critical points in their children’s lives.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The Individual Giving Specialist will serve as a key member of the Development team, with a focus on supporting the Individual Giving efforts on cultivation and stewardship deliverables. This person will serve as the liaison for individuals contacting the organization to inquire about philanthropic opportunities, providing clear and timely service to help drive support for RMHC Global. This person will also assist in the execution of successful mid-level and major gift strategies, including prospect research, proposal development, administrative support, and stewardship of individual donors.

The Development team is responsible for the creation and execution of the organization’s global fundraising strategies. The team is responsible for an average $20 million in philanthropic funds and investments annually. Cash and in-kind donations are secured through an array of tactics including: major gift acquisition and stewardship; individual donor campaigns; planned gifts; foundation grants; corporate partnerships; and cause related marketing campaigns.