Fundraising Team Member - Columbus Branch

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Rescuing Leftover Cuisine, Inc. ("RLC") is a non-profit food rescue organization based in New York City that delivers excess food from food businesses and corporations to local human service agencies such as homeless shelters and soup kitchens to feed the hungry. We have thus far delivered over 4.6 million pounds of food with the lowest cost per delivery in the industry. Our business model is centered around four stages: (1) proactively seek out businesses with leftover food for partnerships, (2) deliver excess, wholesome food directly to local agencies, (3) use our expertise in food rescue to consult each partner different ways to reduce food waste, (4) partners successfully graduate from the RLC food rescue program with reduced food cost and food waste.

Position Summary:

RLC is seeking a fundraising team member to assist our Columbus, OH, branch in reaching out to donors and sponsors, help with formulation of donation campaigns, provide assistance in organizing fundraising events, apply for grants, and manage all online fundraising databases and platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Contact corporate groups and individuals to establish partnerships and sponsorships
• Manage all online fundraising database and activities
• Organize and coordinate fundraising events
• Develop fundraising strategies and plans
• Prepare grant proposals
• Other related duties

Qualifications:

• Self-motivated; ability to initiate and work independently
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadline
• Passionate about food rescue
• Great communication and writing skills

RLC team members have the chance to work closely with the founders of the branch and have the opportunity to make a true, meaningful impact in their time with the organization. This is a part-time, unpaid position. Team members will be expected to work 5 - 10 hours per week.

APPLY:

Interested applicants should apply by submitting a resume. Candidates for initial phone screenings will be contacted on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.