Brief Description:

Title: Director, Philanthropy & Resource Mobilization
Type: Permanent, Full-time
Reporting to: VP of Philanthropy, Brand, and Communications with shared accountability to the VP of Programs and Partnerships
Location: Greater Toronto Area (GTA) or Ottawa area
Hiring Salary Range: CAD $130,000 - $140,000
Start date: January 2026

About Us

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 communities 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 creating lasting change, and you thrive in a collaborative, values-based culture, please consider applying for this role.

About the Opportunity

As part of our bold new Strategic Directions, this role offers an exciting opportunity to join an organization at a pivotal moment of growth and transformation. You’ll be working alongside a talented, committed team that is deeply invested in creating meaningful impact through innovation and collaboration. With fresh momentum and a renewed focus, we are building toward long-term sustainability and greater influence in food security and community led development. This position is not only critical to advancing our mission but also offers a unique chance to help shape the future of our work and be part of something dynamic and forward-looking.

This is no ordinary fundraising role. You’ll oversee two critical streams:
• Leadership Giving – a strong portfolio of major donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Institutional Funding – an emerging space with governments, multilaterals, and large-scale funders, primed for growth.

You’ll unite these streams under one powerful strategy, build trust-based partnerships, and spark innovative approaches that ensure long-term sustainability.

What You’ll Do
• Design and lead an integrated resource mobilization strategy that balances immediate results with long-term sustainability.
• Unify Leadership Giving and Institutional Funding into a cohesive portfolio and pipeline.
• Explore innovative approaches to funding, including new philanthropic models and non-traditional partnerships.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward key individual partners, foundations, governments, and multilaterals.
• Strengthen capacity across Kinvia to engage in institutional resource mobilization.
• Monitor global trends in philanthropy, climate, and food systems to keep Kinvia positioned for future growth.
• Represent Kinvia externally, building visibility and credibility in key donor spaces.
• Collaborate across functions, Programs, Country Directors, Resource Mobilization Committee, and global teams - in a matrix environment.
• Advance government relations and advocacy efforts, positioning Kinvia as a credible voice in food security, child well-being, and community development.

About you:
You have:
• A proven track record in securing major gifts and/or institutional funding.
• Thrive at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and execution.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and the courage to test new ideas.
• Share our commitment to equity, decolonization, anti-racism and anti-oppression.
• Excel at building cross-functional and cross-cultural relationships that advance long-term, trust-based partnerships.
• Exceptional communication and representation skills, with the ability to inspire confidence among donors, partners, and global networks.
• Strategic leadership experience, including coaching and developing diverse teams in alignment with organizational values.
• The ability to navigate a matrix environment and lead change with adaptability, collaboration, and discipline.
• The ability to travel nationally and internationally and work flexible hours as needed.

Preferred Strengths:
• Knowledge of the historical and current context of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, with demonstrated experience working respectfully with Indigenous Peoples, communities, and organizations.
• Knowledge of food systems, international development, and climate advocacy, with the ability to connect these global issues to resource mobilization strategies and donor engagement.
• French or Spanish language skills.
• Experience with Global Affairs Canada or similar institutional funders.

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.
• Benefits Program: Comprehensive coverage to ensure your health and wellness.
• 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.
• 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.

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter, as soon as possible, by clicking on the link below:
https://kinvia.bamboohr.com/careers/66

Application deadline is November 5th, 2025; however, we will review applications 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.

Commitment to Equity
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.

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