Volunteer Fundraising Committee Member
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| Organization Name: | Leftovers Foundation |
| Address: | Winnipeg MB |
| Website: | http://rescuefood.ca/ |
| Organizational Description: | The Leftovers Foundation is one of Canada's largest, tech-enabled food rescue organizations. We envision a world where communities come together and are engaged in reducing food waste. We reshape how our communities fight poverty, reduce food waste, and save our environment. Along with our volunteers, donors, and service agencies, we seek to fulfill our mission to reduce food waste and increase access in communities across Western Canada. The Leftovers Foundation recognizes that issues within our food systems are deeply rooted in racial, economic and social inequities. As an organization that strives to tackle these issues, we are committed to incorporating Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) in all the work we do, and that includes how and who we recruit to be on our team of volunteers and staff, along with providing them with ongoing IDEA training. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 6444 |
| Description of Duties: | Volunteer Fundraising Committee Member ABOUT THE LEFTOVERS FOUNDATION The Leftovers Foundation is one of Canada's largest tech-enabled food rescue organizations. The Leftovers Foundation's mission is to reduce food waste and prevent the greenhouse gas emissions caused when good food is left to rot. We believe one of the best ways to do that is to get the food to community organizations working with vulnerable populations, ensuring that it can be used where food is most needed. Our flagship program, Rescue Food, mobilizes volunteers through a dedicated app to connect local vendors who have surplus food to service agencies running food access programming. Leftovers currently operates in Calgary, Edmonton, Hinton, Airdrie, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Saskatoon, Regina. Winnipeg, Selkirk and Gimli. The Leftovers Foundation recognizes that issues within our food systems are deeply rooted in racial, economic and social inequities. As an organization that strives to tackle these issues, we are committed to incorporating Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) in all the work we do, and that includes how and whom we recruit to be on our team of volunteers and staff, along with providing them with ongoing IDEA training. ABOUT THE FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE POSITION We are currently recruiting for community members in Winnipeg, Calgary, or Edmonton, to remotely join our Board, on a volunteer basis, and also be a part of the Fundraising Committee. The purpose of the Fundraising Committee is to help the Leftovers Foundation generate revenue for Board-approved operating and capital purposes. The Committee works with staff to pursue gifts, grants, sponsorships, and partnerships from among various sources such as individuals, companies, foundations, community-based organizations, and government agencies. Committee members also promote and assist with the Annual Giving program, such as campaigns for programs and services and special events. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Support fund development plan and policy creation and review:
Support fund development initiatives:
Provide guidance on donor engagement best practices:
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| Skills Required: | The ideal candidate has fundraising / fund development and nonprofit experience, is passionate about the Leftovers mission, and is willing to be an active contributor as a volunteer. |
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| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Remote Volunteering , Flexible Hours ESTIMATED TIME COMMITMENT The estimated time commitment is 4-12 hours per month, in addition to participation in quarterly Board meetings and Leftovers' Annual General Meeting. Board and Committee meetings are held virtually. The term of a Board Member is three years, with the option to renew for one additional term. HOW TO APPLY: Please submit your resume or CV to express interest in this volunteer role by July 19, 2026 at 11:59pm MST to the Leftovers' HR & Governance Committee at boardrecruit@rescuefood.ca. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - Assiniboine South - Downtown - Elmwood - Fort Garry - Inkster - Point Douglas - River East - River Heights - Seven Oaks - St. Boniface - St. James-Assiniboia - St. Vital - Transcona |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | General Populace |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Training/Orientation |
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| Closing Date: | Aug 1, 2026 |
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