Kinvia Board Director

Cooperation Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Toronto is looking for dedicated individuals to join its Board of Directors. This volunteer position requires strong governance, risk management, and finance expertise. Board members will play a crucial role in guiding organizational transformation and embodying values of diversity and inclusion. Candidates should be prepared to commit 8-10 hours monthly and attend board meetings in Toronto. Experience in non-profit governance is highly preferred. Applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous Peoples.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Kinvia’s mission and Board governance role.
• Willingness to assume Board leadership role in the future.
• Experience as a Board member of an organization or corporation.

Responsibilities

• Serve a three-year volunteer term with Kinvia.
• Dedicate at least 8-10 hours a month to Board activities.
• Attend four Board meetings a year in-person in Toronto.

Skills

Finance Expertise

Governance Experience

Risk Management

Board Leadership Experience

Legal Expertise

Job description

The Nomination and Governance Committee of Kinvia’s Board of Directors is seeking skilled and passionate individuals as it enters an exciting and transformative phase.

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 volunteer role.

About this Opportunity

Integral to this period of transformation and launch of our new strategic direction, we are seeking new members to join our Board of Directors. We are specifically interested in individuals who have the experience and capacity to take on leadership roles on the Board and who have deep governance experience. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic period of change and growth at Kinvia. As a board member, you will play a crucial role in guiding our organization through this pivotal transition. Your involvement will be instrumental in shaping initiatives that are not only impactful but also embody our commitment to anti‑racism, anti‑oppression, equity, inclusion, and decolonization.

Our aim is to attract proactive members who not only enrich our organization’s diversity with their unique perspectives, but also firmly believe in and advocate for a gender equality‑based, decolonized, anti‑racist and anti‑oppressive approach. These members should demonstrate a strong commitment to our mission, embodying our values through effective governance and oversight. We want to ensure our board meaningfully reflects the communities we work with as it is just good governance. We value living/lived experiences and we highly encourage people with living/lived experiences as members and/or diaspora from the countries and communities we work with to apply.

Kinvia Board

Our board is composed of individuals with a wide range of skills and experience. We are currently looking to enhance this skill set by recruiting five new members who are willing to take on leadership roles in the near term.

Kinvia Fast Facts

Kinvia: Previously known as Canadian Feed The Children, independent, Canadian secular development agency founded in 1986.

Access to Food: Ensuring people’s right to food by addressing food systems comprehensively to improve access to nutritious food and nurture the growth and potential of children, youth, and communities.

Program Approach: Driving long-term impact through a community‑led approach, partnering with communities and working alongside them to overcome systemic barriers, build sustainable food systems, and address all aspects of nourishment.

Top Rated Charity: Named a Charity Intelligence Top 100 Charity with 5-stars in 2024 for financial transparency, accountability, cost efficiency, and social impact.

Imagine Canada Standards: One of the first non‑profits in Canada to achieve Imagine Canada Standards accreditation, exemplifying excellence in non‑profit governance and accountability.

Sustainable Development: Standing in solidarity with communities and building partnerships to strengthen local capacity, creating self‑reliant and sustainable solutions.

Decolonization and Inclusion: Committed and actively working to decolonization, anti‑racism, and anti‑oppression; ensuring a community‑led approach in all areas of operation.

Specifically, we are seeking individuals any of the following skills or experience:

• Finance Expertise: Strong financial acumen. Preference for someone who has experience as a CFO or Board experience on a Finance, Audit and Risk Committee. CPA or CA designation is preferred.
• Governance Experience: Ideally in the non‑profit sector, to help guide our strategic direction and ensure strong oversight.
• Risk Management & Strategic Oversight: Experience in managing risk (preferably in a similar global non‑profit context) and contributing to high‑level organizational strategy either at the Board or Executive level.
• Board Leadership Experience: Experience in Chairing or acting as Vice‑Chair of a Board, particularly in the Not‑for‑Profit Experience in Chairing Board committees is also considered an asset. These positions offer a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact, including the opportunity to take on a leadership role on the Board in the near future.
• Other Areas of Expertise: Experience in one or more of the following areas: legal (e.g. lawyer), international development, board transformation, human resources (in particular as it relates to the non‑profit context) and fundraising.

Board Member Accountabilities

• Term: Serve at least one three‑year volunteer term with Kinvia, with the opportunity for a subsequent term.
• Time Commitment: Dedicate at least 8‑10 hours a month to Board activities. Time requirements for Committee roles may vary depending on the specific responsibilities and needs of each committee or leadership role.
• Board Meetings: Attend four Board meetings a year; at least one of the four is held in‑person in Toronto with expenses paid by Kinvia.
• Committees: Join and participate in Board committees virtually four times per year and ad‑hoc committees as needed.
• Members: All Board Directors are also Kinvia’s Members as per the By‑Laws, which entails attending the Annual General Meeting and any ad‑hoc meetings.
• Digital Proficiency: Demonstrate computer and technology skills for efficient electronic communication and document review and preparation, as this is primarily a virtual role.
• Active Participation: Engage in decision‑ making and support of Board projects. We maintain a “Board‑Buddy” system for all new Board members.

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of Kinvia’s mission and Board governance role.
• Willingness to assume Board leadership role in the future.
• Personal time available to carry out the duties and responsibilities as Board Director.
• Experience as a Board member of an organization or corporation.
• Knowledge of meeting procedures, governance policies and By‑Laws.
• Make a meaningful personal contribution, if possible, and support fundraising efforts.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking on the link below. If the opportunity to join the Kinvia board is of interest to you, please apply at the latest by January 30, 2026. The cover letter should outline why this volunteer Board position is of interest to you, your willingness to commit to the time to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this role, and what skills and experience you would bring to this role. The position will be posted until filled:

https://kinvia.bamboohr.com/careers/68

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 candidates 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.

We encourage First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in Canada, or Indigenous people of North America, to apply and self‑identify in their applications. Shortlisted applicants who have self‑identified as Indigenous, will be asked to provide information confirming their Indigenous identity, which may be validated with the applicable Nation(s).

Let us know if you need accommodation during the recruitment process and we will work with you to ensure a barrier‑free process.