Clerk, Gift Administration

SickKids Foundation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work arrangements

Pension plan

Parental top up

Job summary

SickKids Foundation is seeking a Clerk, Gift Administration to support gift processing, donor record maintenance, and reporting. Join a national charity investing in child health research and care, and contribute to precision philanthropy within a hybrid work model.

The role requires 1+ year in office admin with database entry, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of office admin with database entry experience.
• College diploma in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Highly organized with strong numerical aptitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Able to re-prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Enter gifts into the donor database with compliance to policies.
• Search the donor database for records and create new ones.
• Extract standard reports to verify data accuracy.
• Handle donor inquiries about donations and receipting.
• Process daily mail and prepare gift-entry batches.
• Maintain filing and organization of donation documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Office administration

Database entry

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal communication

Organization/attention to detail

Multitasking/prioritization

Teamwork and independence

Education

College diploma in Business Administration

Tools

Blackbaud Enterprise CRM

Know Your Donor System

KYDS

Job description

SickKids Foundation, with over 50 years of philanthropic impact, is Canada's largest charitable funder of child health research, learning and care, raising over $200 million last year. As a national charity, SickKids Foundation invests in national and international initiatives to benefit children in Canada and around the world. As the fundraising partner to The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), we are aligned in supporting Precision Child Health (PCH), the future of tailoring medicine to each child's unique traits so SickKids can diagnose faster, treat smarter, and predict better.

We are driven by our core values of integrity, collaboration, excellence, innovation, and inclusion, with goals of delivering a superior donor experience, investing in our people and culture, driving innovative and sustainable fundraising, and disrupting the market through data and technology.

SickKids Foundation is committed to an inclusive culture by embedding equity, diversity and inclusion in our policies, practices, and behaviours. We aim to build awareness and skills in this area, both internally and with our partners. Our commitment extends to creating a safe, positive work environment. For details on our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion commitment, please click here.

We’re committed to attracting and retaining passionate individuals to help create a healthier future. That’s why SickKids Foundation is looking for a newClerk, Gift Administration.

Available: September, 2026

Position Status: 1 Permanent Full-Time position

YOU WILL:

• Perform gift entry into the donor database with adherence to all relevant legislations, policies and procedures;
• Search the donor database for existing records and create new records;
• Extract standard reports from the database to verify information for complete accuracy;
• Investigate donor inquiries related to donations and receipting issues;
• Handle the daily mail, including opening incoming mail and processing outgoing mail;
• Prepare batches for gift entry in the absence of the Gift Administration Coordinator;
• Maintain the physical filing and organization of donation documentation.
• Perform other general duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

While we know that for any job posting no one candidate will possess the qualifications being sought in equal measure, below is an outline of the qualifications we believe are important for a candidate to bring to the position or for the successful candidate to develop while in the role:

• 1+ year(s) experience in office administration with database entry (Blackbaud Enterprise CRM or Know Your Donor System or KYDS experience an asset);
• College diploma in Business Administration and/or demonstrated experience in equivalent role;
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint);
• Must be organized, detail-oriented and have an aptitude for numbers;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written);
• Ability to constantly reprioritize work in a fast-paced, service oriented environment;
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.

We’re looking for a passionate individual who is interested in moving the dial and making a difference. We are an environment that looks to attract hardworking and committed people; people who want to challenge themselves and grow with a globally recognized brand that continues to change the world. If this describes you, consider joining our team. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Total Compensation Package:

Hiring Salary Range: : $39,264.00 – $46,193; with the ability to progress to a maximum of $55,431.00 with demonstrated experience and proficiency. To ensure fair and equitable pay at SickKids Foundation, placement on the salary range will be based on your years of experience, skills, and qualifications

To help you lead in the fight for kids’ health and to support your health, wellness, and career growth, in addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefit package (includes a flex benefit plan), tuition reimbursement, flexible work arrangements, pension plan and birth parent/parental top up – to name a few!

• Hours: Hybrid work model: minimum two days per week in-office (Tuesday and Wednesday).
• Available To :Internal and External Candidates.
• Available: Immediately; this posting is for an existing vacancy.
• Date Posted: August 12, 2026

Please note that automated tools, including artificial intelligence, may be used to support the pre-screening of applications as part of our recruitment process.

SickKids Foundation is committed to its people and the talents, capabilities, and perspectives they bring to our mission. We live that commitment by being open and accessible to all, by valuing and respecting every individual, and by equally supporting every employee. As an organization proud to have joined the BlackNorth Initiative’s CEO pledge, we uphold our commitment by inviting and encouraging individuals from diverse lived experiences from Black, Indigenous, communities of colour, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community and all candidates who may contribute to the further diversification of the Foundation’s community.