Manager, Philanthropy & Funding Partnerships

Kinvia Previously known as Canadian Feed the Children’s vision is a world in which children, youth and their communities thrive, realizing their full potential. Kinvia works in partnership with local NGO’s and communities in Uganda, Ethiopia, Ghana, Bolivia and with Indigenous Peoples in Canada. We are here with communities who are building local, self-reliant, sustainable systems to provide food for their children, youth, and families across generations. We work in solidarity with communities to impact all areas of nourishment at all stages of their lives, including income generation, education, gender equality, racial justice, and climate impacts.  If you share our passion for bettering children’s lives, and you thrive in a collaborative, values-based culture please consider applying for this role.

About this opportunity

The Manager, Philanthropy & Funding Partnerships supports Kinvia’s diversified revenue strategy by managing a portfolio of philanthropic and institutional funding partners while helping identify and develop new funding opportunities.

Reporting to the Director, Philanthropy & Resource Mobilization, this role contributes to a shared funding pipeline and works collaboratively across Philanthropy, Programs, Finance, Communications, and country teams to develop strong funding proposals, steward relationships, and align funding opportunities with program priorities and community-led impact.

This role combines relationship management, proposal development, and cross-organizational collaboration to help advance Kinvia’s long-term sustainability.

Areas of Responsibility
Donor & Funder Relationship Management

• Manage and steward a portfolio of donors and funders including foundations, corporate partners, and institutional funders.
• Maintain proactive communication, stewardship, and reporting with funding partners.
• Contribute to revenue growth by advancing opportunities and renewals within a shared funding pipeline.

Funding Research & Opportunity Development

• Identify and assess new funding opportunities aligned with Kinvia’s strategic priorities and programs.
• Maintain and track a pipeline of prospective funding partners and opportunities.
• Prepare internal briefing materials to support funding decisions.

Proposal Development & Grant Management

• Lead or coordinate the development of proposals, concept notes, and funding applications.
• Collaborate with Programs, Finance, Communications, and country teams to ensure strong proposals and accurate budgets.
• Support grant reporting, compliance, and stewardship activities after funding is secured.

Partnership Development & Collaboration

• Work collaboratively across teams to align funding opportunities with program priorities and community impact.
• Support the development of multi-year partnerships and collaborative funding opportunities.
• Serve as a connector between internal teams and external funders.

Systems & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of donor and funder engagement in CRM systems (e.g., Blackbaud NXT).
• Support revenue forecasting, pipeline tracking, and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 6–8 years of experience in fundraising, resource mobilization, grant management, or partnership development.
• Demonstrated experience researching funding opportunities and developing proposals and reports.
• Strong relationship management and communication skills.
• Experience working collaboratively across teams and functions.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, decolonization, anti-racism, and anti-oppression.

Assets

• Knowledge of Indigenous contexts in Canada.
• Experience in international development or related sectors.
• Experience with institutional funders such as Global Affairs Canada.
• French or Spanish language skills.

Work Requirements

• Ability to work remotely from within Canada.
• Occasional travel within Canada for donor or partnership meetings.
• Flexibility for occasional evening or weekend work related to donor engagement or proposal deadlines.

What we offer:
Join our team and enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your professional growth and personal well-being:

• Flexible Work Environment: Embrace a work-life balance with our remote work options.
• Health & Dental Benefits: Comprehensive coverage to ensure your health and wellness.
• Mental Health Day: Two employer-supported mental health days per year to help you rest, recharge, and care for your wellbeing.
• Pension Program: Secure your future with our employer-matched pension plan.
• Summer Hours & Holiday Program: Enjoy flexible summer schedules and extended holiday periods.
• Generous Time Off: Benefit from personal days, vacation, and sick leave to recharge and refresh.
• Volunteer Opportunities: Make a difference with paid volunteer days.
• Parental Leave Top-Up: Additional support during your parental leave.
• Learning and Development Support: Invest in your career with our continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a workplace that is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, decolonization, anti-racism, and anti-oppression.

Comment postuler:

Please submit your resume and cover letter by April 03, 2026 by clicking on the below. The position will be posted until filled: https://kinvia.bamboohr.com/careers/70

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, please apply as soon as possible. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. The position will remain open until the successful candidate has been selected.

Kinvia is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier-free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of our community. We encourage and welcome applications from qualified applicants including members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier-free hiring process. For further information about Accessibility or Accommodation process at Kinvia, please contact our People and Culture Department.