Manager, Philanthropy & Funding Partnerships

Overview

Title: Manager, Philanthropy & Funding Partnerships

Type: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)

Location: Flexible – Remote (Must reside in Canada)

Reports to: Director, Philanthropy & Resource Mobilization

Salary: $81,900 – $87,000

Kinvia, previously known as Canadian Feed the Children, seeks to empower children, youth and communities to thrive. Kinvia partners with local NGOs and communities in Uganda, Ethiopia, Ghana, Bolivia, and with Indigenous Peoples in Canada to build local, self-reliant, sustainable systems that support children, youth, and families. The organization focuses on nourishment, income generation, education, gender equality, racial justice, and climate impacts.

If you share this passion and thrive in a collaborative, values-based culture, consider applying.

The Manager, Philanthropy & Funding Partnerships supports Kinvia’s diversified revenue strategy by managing a portfolio of philanthropic and institutional funding partners and helping identify and develop new funding opportunities. Reporting to the Director, Philanthropy & Resource Mobilization, this role contributes to a shared funding pipeline and works across Philanthropy, Programs, Finance, Communications, and country teams to develop strong funding proposals, steward relationships, and align opportunities with program priorities and community-led impact.

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

Donor & Funding 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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:
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