03 Aug
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Ronald McDonald House® Alberta
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Canada
03 Aug
Ronald McDonald House® Alberta
Canada
Corporate Sponsorship 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 Corporate Sponsorship Officer is responsible for developing and growing corporate philanthropy, sponsorship, and partnership opportunities in support of Ronald McDonald House Alberta. This role focuses on securing and stewarding corporate support for signature events, program sponsorships, room sponsorships, employee giving initiatives, and other corporate giving opportunities.
Working collaboratively with the Development team, this position builds and maintains strong relationships with corporate partners and plays a key role in achieving annual fundraising and revenue objectives through strategic relationship management, donor stewardship, and business development.
This is a full-time hybrid role based in Calgary, with travel required to Ronald McDonald Houses and events across Alberta. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required to support events and organizational activities. The successful candidate must reside in Calgary or the surrounding area.
Why This Role Matters
Your work helps build meaningful corporate partnerships that directly strengthen our ability to keep families close when they need it most. By growing sponsorship and philanthropic support, this role helps ensure families across Alberta have access to comfort, care, and community during their child’s medical journey.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Manage and grow a portfolio of corporate partners, sponsors,
and prospects to support sustainable revenue and engagement.
- Research corporate giving priorities, business objectives, and community investment interests to identify new partnership opportunities.
- Collaborate with the Signature Events team to cultivate, solicit, and steward event sponsorship prospects.
- Prepare compelling proposals, presentations, sponsorship packages, impact reports, and other donor communications.
- Ensure corporate sponsors are recognized, acknowledged, and stewarded in a timely and meaningful way.
- Monitor portfolio performance and provide regular updates on fundraising progress, donor retention, pipeline development, growth opportunities, and attrition risks.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records, interactions, and reporting in Raiser’s Edge.
- Build productive, professional relationships with corporate donors, volunteers, community partners, and internal stakeholders.
- Support annual revenue goals and contribute to long-term fundraising objectives through strong relationship management and strategic business development.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of proven experience managing corporate partnerships, sponsorships, fundraising, business development, or related relationship-based revenue generation.
- Demonstrated ability to build, cultivate, solicit, and steward meaningful relationships with corporate partners and community stakeholders.
- Strong written communication skills, including experience drafting proposals, cases for support, solicitation letters, impact reports, or similar donor-facing materials.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact, judgment, political sensitivity, emotional intelligence, and professionalism.
- Strong organizational, project management, reporting, and follow-through skills with focused attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently in a results-driven, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.
- Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record, with the ability to travel throughout Alberta as required.
- Commitment to ethical fundraising practices and adherence to qualified standards.
- Must provide a clear criminal record check.
Nice to Haves
- Post-secondary education in fundraising, communications, business, marketing, nonprofit management, or a related field.
- Experience using donor databases or relationship management systems; proficiency with Raiser’s Edge is considered an asset.
- Experience developing sponsorship packages, donor profiles, briefing notes, prospect reports, or corporate engagement strategies.
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
- Chance to participate in crossfunctional committees
Flexibility & WellBeing
- Hybrid work schedule
- Vacation and personal days
- 12 recognized statutory holidays
Financial Wellness
- RRSP / TFSA matching program
- Financial Wellness sessions
Culture & Community
- A valuesdriven culture where people come first
- Social events and teambuilding 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 onAugust 5, 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.
📌 Corporate Sponsorship Officer (Canada)
🏢 Ronald McDonald House® Alberta
📍 Canada