Fundraising Events & Campaign Coordinator Opportunity Title: Volunteer Fundraising Events & Campaign Coordinator — Turn Great Ideas Into Community Impact

DESCRIPTION — Responsibilities, Qualifications, and Other Details

Behind every community meal is a community of people who make it possible.

The Gracefull Table Community Kitchen is a Garland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free, freshly prepared meals with restaurant-style hospitality to neighbors in need.

Fundraising events and community campaigns are an important part of making our work possible. We're seeking an organized and creative volunteer who can help us coordinate these efforts and bring meaningful ideas to life.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with planning and organizing fundraising events.
• Coordinate restaurant give-back nights and community campaigns.
• Help organize donation drives, auctions, and other fundraising activities.
• Research creative fundraising opportunities.
• Contact potential participating businesses and community partners.
• Develop event checklists, timelines, and planning documents.
• Coordinate event-related volunteer needs.
• Assist with event communications and promotion.
• Track fundraising results and identify opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Creative problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable communicating with businesses and volunteers.
• Experience in event planning, fundraising, or project coordination preferred but not required.
• Enthusiasm for community service and nonprofit work.

Other Details:

This is an unpaid volunteer position. Planning responsibilities may be completed remotely, although occasional in-person participation in the Garland area is preferred.

Fundraising activities and expenditures must be approved by organizational leadership.

Why This Opportunity Matters:

Successful fundraising campaigns allow us to provide more meals, purchase necessary supplies, strengthen partnerships, and continue building toward a permanent pay-what-you-can restaurant.