Fundraising Committee Member

Fundraising Committee Member (Volunteer)

Help Guide Our Fundraising and Inspire Greater Giving

Goal:

To support Toronto Cat Rescue’s mission by helping to shape and guide fundraising strategy, contributing skills and ideas to secure vital funding, and engaging with donors to inspire and steward greater giving — including major gifts and legacy pledges.

Help Us Make a Difference:

As a Fundraising Committee Member, you will play a key role in steering our fundraising efforts, ensuring that Toronto Cat Rescue can continue rescuing vulnerable cats and kittens and finding them loving forever homes. Your contributions will help strengthen donor relationships, identify new funding opportunities, and enhance the overall impact of our fundraising program.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development and refinement of Toronto Cat Rescue’s fundraising strategies, including campaigns, major gift initiatives, legacy giving, and donor stewardship plans.

  • Support donor cultivation and stewardship efforts, including helping to build and maintain relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners.

  • Assist in identifying and developing opportunities for grants, partnerships, sponsorships, and major gifts.

  • Collaborate with the Fund Development Manager and other volunteers to align fundraising activities with organizational priorities and mission impact.

  • Contribute to fundraising materials, including proposals, donor communications, and stewardship reports.

  • Where relevant, assist in prospect research, outreach, and relationship management (e.g., grant applications, corporate partnerships).

  • Serve as an ambassador for Toronto Cat Rescue, helping to articulate the organization’s mission, vision, and impact to potential supporters.

Qualifications & Expectations

  • A passion for animal welfare and the mission of Toronto Cat Rescue.

  • An interest in fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit development — prior experience is welcome but not required.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable engaging with donors and stakeholders.

  • Strategic thinker with the ability to contribute ideas and insights that strengthen fundraising efforts.

  • Organized, reliable, and able to collaborate effectively with a team.

  • Experience or interest in areas such as grant writing, corporate partnerships, major gifts, or planned giving is an asset.

  • Familiarity with Google Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets) and/or CRM tools is helpful.

  • A commitment of approximately 6-10 hours per month, with flexibility to meet occasional project deadlines or donor engagement opportunities.

What You’ll Gain

  • A meaningful opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of cats and kittens in need.

  • Experience working as part of a dynamic fundraising team.

  • The chance to build skills in fundraising strategy, donor relations, and nonprofit development.

  • The rewarding experience of helping to grow support for a cause you care about.

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