NEWS

FTND Recieves 3 Year Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant

FTND is very happy to announce that they have been approved for a 3-Year grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation in the amount of $225,000.00.

The funding will be used to support an Executive Director, volunteer recruitment and Board development, which will increase the agency's ability for food collection and distribution to meet the emergency food needs of families in Durham Region.

Ontario Trillium Foundation

2009/2010 Hearts of Durham Beneficiary

FTND is thrilled to announce that they are the Hearts of Durham beneficiaries of the 2009/2010 fundraising year. Funds raised will support the development of Durham's Second Harvest Program.

Hearts of Durham is a unique volunteer group made up of individuals who want to support and reinvest in their community. Members include local mothers, fathers, and professionals.

In 2008/2009 Hearts of Durham raised more than $83,000 for the Children's Aid Foundation of Durham

Hearts of Durham

Seeking Board Members

Feed the Need in Durham (FTND),invites interested and qualified Durham Region residents to consider serving on the Board of Directors. These are volunteer positions within the context of a working board.

Applicants, representing all areas of Durham, will bring with them varied and relevant experience in finance, operations, human resources, marketing and fundraising; an understanding of Board Governance and non-profit board policies and procedures. This is an opportunity to be involved with a new and challenging organization with projects aimed at serving an immediate need in the community.

Interested applicants may download the application and submit to Pam DeRaaf, Human Resouces and Nominations Committee Chair, pderaaf@pacdurham.com Applications should be received by Aug. 31, 2009

DOCUMENTS   (These documents will open in a new window.)

• Directors
• Board of Directors Application
• Code of Ethics - Canadian Association of Food Banks Code of Ethics
• Fair Share Agreement
• Member Agency Application
• Membership Benefits and Obligations
• Operating Policy
• Job Positions
• Assistant Project Coordinator - Information and requirements for the Assistant Project Coordinator position.
• Fundraising Coordinator - Information and requirements for the Fundraising Coordinator position.
• Volunteer Coordinator - Information and requirements for the Volunteer Coordinator position.
• Warehouse Coordinator - Information and requirements for the Warehouse Coordinator position.