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: 
- Participate in evaluating the annual Fund Development plan, created by the Executive Director,  that supports and encourages constituent engagement with the organization.
- Consult with the Executive Director on the forming and updating of Fund Development policies and procedures to ensure compatibility with Leftovers’ charitable registration status and applicable laws.
- Stay current with Fund Development trends and promote professional development opportunities that strengthen the organization’s fundraising capacity.
- Monitor and evaluate progress in meeting fundraising targets and return on investment metrics.
- Identify, assess, and report Fund Development risks relevant to the Foundation and ensure effective and timely implementation of actions to address such risks. 

Support fund development initiatives: 
- Promote and support fundraising events, campaigns and initiatives by attending, volunteering or as a donor.
- Help to recruit additional Committee members and volunteers for Fund Development program initiatives.
- Help raise awareness of the organization’s Mission in the regions served.

Provide guidance on donor engagement best practices: 
- Identify prospective donors, be involved in research, and provide information useful to gift solicitation, and help build a pipeline for sustainable support.
- Review and recommend processes for donor and sponsor stewardship and recognition.
- Advise on best fundraising practices that sustain Leftovers’ reputation for excellent donor relations.

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.