Face Off Against Hunger Fundraising Lead

Food Banks Mississauga is seeking volunteers to sit on its inaugural Face Off Against Hunger event committee. This committee serves to support Food Banks Mississauga staff in a signature community event which will raise funds to support neighbours facing food insecurity in Mississauga. As Fundraising Lead you will work with the Development team to assist with the creation of fundraising challenges, support donor stewardship activities, and promote the Food Banks Mississauga fundraising toolkit.

Duration: September 2026 - June 2027

Time Commitment: 10-15 hours per month

Location: Virtual, with one in-person meeting monthly on the third Wednesday of every month; attendance on event day (May 1, 2027)

Support: Face Off Against Hunger Committee Chair; Community Partnerships Coordinator, Development Coordinator

Training: Ongoing training on Food Banks Mississauga policies, mission, vision, values, roles and responsibilities, and key deliverables

Responsibilities:

• Support participants with peer-to-peer fundraising and team fundraising goals
• Develop fundraising incentives and challenges
• Monitor fundraising progress
• Support post event thank you touchpoints and relationship growth
• Promote and share Food Banks Mississauga fundraising toolkit

Qualifications:

• 19+ with a mature and positive attitude
• 3-5 years experience in fundraising, sales, or related field; previous volunteer experience preferred
• Excellent relationship management
• Ability to design engaging and creative fundraising incentives and challenges
• Capability to build and maintain positive working relationships
• Efficient time management skills
• Strong written and spoken English skills; other languages are a plus
• Professional email and phone etiquette
• Respect diverse perspectives
• Access to a personal computer and cell phone required

Why Volunteer with Us

• Gain experience and insight into poverty and food insecurity in Mississauga
• Join a group of like-minded people to support your neighbours in Mississauga
• A letter of recommendation will be provided
• Inclusion in all Food Banks Mississauga volunteer appreciation events

To apply for this role, please visit the position page on the Food Banks Mississauga website. A resume and cover letter will be required if selected to move forward. For questions please contact Meg Musy at mmusy@foodbanksmississaug.ca.

As part of its commitment to racial justice and reconciliation, Food Banks Mississauga encourages applications from those who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, and other under-represented communities. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.