Fundraising Volunteer

Volunteer Food Pantry Fundraiser – Job Description
Position Summary
  • The Volunteer Fundraiser develops and carries out creative fundraising activities to support the food pantry’s operational and program needs. This role works with staff and other volunteers to plan campaigns, cultivate donors, and ensure funds are raised in a timely, ethical, and community-oriented manner.
Key Responsibilities
  • Campaign Planning & Execution
  • Design and coordinate small- and large-scale fundraising campaigns (online appeals, community drives, special events).
  • Create timelines, budgets, and promotional materials for each initiative.
  • Donor Outreach & Stewardship
  • Identify prospective donors (individuals, businesses, faith communities, civic groups).
  • Draft compelling appeals, thank-you letters, and impact updates.
  • Maintain accurate donor contact records and ensure timely acknowledgements.
  • Community & Corporate Partnerships
  • Seek sponsorships or matching-gift opportunities from local companies.
  • Represent the pantry at community meetings, fairs, and networking events to raise visibility.
  • Marketing & Communications
  • Collaborate with pantry staff to create social-media posts, newsletters, and press releases highlighting fundraising goals and results.
  • Help gather impact stories and photos that demonstrate the pantry’s value to the community.
Event Management (as needed)
  • Plan logistics for fundraising events—venue, volunteers, supplies, permits, and follow-up.
  • Ensure events reflect the pantry’s mission and inclusivity.
Reporting & Compliance
  • Track income and expenses for each campaign; provide regular progress reports.
  • Follow pantry guidelines and ethical fundraising standards (e.g., confidentiality, donor intent).
Qualifications
  • Passion for ending food insecurity and supporting community-based solutions.
  • Strong communication skills—verbal, written, and digital.
  • Creative thinker with basic project-management abilities.
  • Comfortable reaching out to individuals, businesses, and community groups.
  • Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Prior fundraising, sales, event-planning, or marketing experience is a plus (but not required).
  • Familiarity with social-media platforms and simple design tools (Canva, etc.) helpful.
Time Commitment
Flexible: 3–5 hours per week on average, plus occasional evenings/weekends for events.
Minimum 4-month commitment preferred to see campaigns through.
Training & Support
Orientation to pantry mission, goals, and fundraising policies.
Ongoing guidance from staff or lead fundraising volunteer.
Access to templates, past campaign data, and marketing resources.
Benefits for the Volunteer
Opportunity to build fundraising, marketing, and event-planning skills.
Satisfaction of directly impacting families experiencing food insecurity.
Networking with like-minded community leaders and donors.
Reference letter upon successful completion

Contact [email protected] for more information and to volunteer.