Volunteer Fundraising Committee Member

Volunteer Fundraising Committee Member

Date posted: May 5 2026

Apply by: May 25 2026

ABOUT THE LEFTOVERS FOUNDATION

The Leftovers Foundation is one of Canadas largest tech-enabled food rescue organizations. The Leftovers Foundations 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 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 support our Board on a volunteer basis as a member 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 organizations 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 organizations 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.

Directors are responsible for exercising due diligence in the performance of their duties and have a fiduciary duty to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Leftovers by personally supporting and advocating for Leftovers to the best of his/her ability.

• Provide personal expertise to all Board matters whenever possible; provide advice and make decisions in the best interests of Leftovers not in their own self-interest.

• Attend Committee meetings regularly and be fully prepared to discuss matters on the agenda. If unable to attend review meeting minutes and understand what was agreed to in their absence and register a dissenting vote to record any disagreement.

• Exercise good judgment and act with honesty and integrity. Request more information or time if unable to make a decision with the information provided by management.

• Be aware of and avoid actual or perceived conflicts of interest and declare any conflicts of interest at the start of each Committee meeting; disclosing and abstaining from voting when required.

• Respect and abide by the laws of Alberta Manitoba and Canada.

• Maintain confidentiality of any information obtained in their capacity as Committee Member.

• Participate in developing a strategic plan identifying strategic directions and key results and monitoring progress.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate has fundraising / fund development and nonprofit experience is passionate about Leftovers mission and is willing to be an active contributor as a volunteer.

ESTIMATED TIME COMMITMENT

The term of a Committee Member is two years with an estimated time commitment of 2-6 hours per month including participation in quarterly Committee meetings (held virtually).

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit your resume or CV to express interest in this volunteer role by May 25 2026 at 11:59pm MST to the Leftovers HR & Governance Committee at .