Ronald McDonald House New York Appoints Jayme Rothman as Chief Development and Engagement Officer

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ronald McDonald House New York (RMH-NY) today announced the appointment of Jayme Rothman as Chief Development and Engagement Officer. A seasoned philanthropy executive with more than 23 years of experience, Rothman will oversee the organization’s fundraising, donor engagement, and strategic partnership efforts as RMH-NY continues to expand its impact for children battling pediatric cancer and other serious illnesses and their families.

Rothman joins RMH-NY from Bloomberg Philanthropies, where she served as a senior advisor managing a portfolio of high-profile fundraising partnerships, special projects, and events. Among her most notable accomplishments, she helped open the Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC)—the final component of the World Trade Center redevelopment—raising support and visibility for its capital campaign while helping launch signature programming for its inaugural season.

“Jayme is an exceptional relationship builder and visionary leader whose career has been defined by bringing people together in support of causes that change lives,” said Lucretia Gilbert, President & CEO of Ronald McDonald House New York. “Her extensive experience creating innovative fundraising strategies, cultivating transformational partnerships, and mobilizing communities around mission-driven work will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen and expand our impact. We are proud to welcome Jayme to the Ronald McDonald House New York family.”

Prior to Bloomberg Philanthropies, Rothman served as Managing Director of Development at Robin Hood, New York City’s largest poverty-fighting organization. There, she led fundraising and relationship management, raising millions annually through major gifts, strategic partnerships, events, and peer-to-peer campaigns. She also helped launch several high-impact initiatives, including the COVID-19 Worker Relief Fund, PepsiCo Foundation’s Fund for Girls and Young Women, Major Good for Hunger Relief, and Night for NYC.

Earlier in her career, Rothman managed strategic relations at the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation, where she developed partnerships supporting early-stage drug discovery and clinical trials for neurodegenerative diseases. She also served as Managing Director at Innovative Philanthropy, overseeing more than 20 fundraising events and campaigns annually for clients including Tribeca Film Institute, Joyful Heart Foundation, and Malaria No More.

Rothman began her career in roles with the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, experiences that helped shape her passion for mission-driven storytelling and philanthropy. A graduate of Penn State University, Rothman lives in Hoboken, New Jersey, with her husband and their two children.

RMH-NY supports families from NYC, across the U.S. and around the world in the fight against pediatric cancer and other serious pediatric illnesses through its House on the Upper East Side in Manhattan as well as in partnering NYC hospitals.

About Ronald McDonald House New York

Located on East 73rd Street in New York, Ronald McDonald House New York (RMH-NY) is New York City’s House. The organization provides temporary housing for children with pediatric cancer and other serious illnesses and their families in a strong, supportive and caring environment that encourages and nurtures the development of child-to-child and parent-to-parent support systems. RMH-NY has served more than 59,000 families throughout all five boroughs of New York City, across the U.S. and around the world, and approximately 40% of families are international. Its 11-story, 79,000 square-foot House features 95 guestrooms – including six post-transplant suites – four full guest kitchens, laundry facilities, two outdoor terraces, private libraries, a dining room, living room and more. At the House, families are welcomed with love and comfort, and lifelong friendships are formed among people who understand what it’s like to cope with devastating diagnoses. RMH-NY’s programs help to provide families a sense of normalcy, including wellness programs, educational tutors, music, art, transportation, activities for siblings, holiday and birthday parties, specialized support groups and more. The organization’s presence extends well beyond the confines of the House, as RMH-NY is also committed to positively impacting communities across the five boroughs. Through partnerships with 16 of the city’s leading hospitals, RMH-NY provides critical services to families with children with serious illnesses at these hospitals working to address the social determinants of health inequalities faced within the New York City community. For more information, or to learn how to volunteer or donate, please visit rmh-newyork.org