Senior Systems Analyst

Why work for Chai? Generous vacation including all Jewish holidays Great culture –we’realways here to help each other out Since 2006, Chai Lifeline Canada has been providing services to children and families who are impacted by chronic or life-threatening illness. In this dynamic role, you will positively impact families as they navigate through difficult times and contribute to a more caring and connected community. At Chai Lifeline Canada, you will be part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to living our core values and leading with integrity and mutual respect. We provide care and love to families in need and, in doing so, we carry out our roles with empathy, dedication and humility. Senior Systems Analyst, Fundraising & Operations to serve as the organizational expert responsible for Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP), fundraising systems, data integrity, automation, and revenue operations. This role sits at the intersection of technology, fundraising operations, and finance, ensuring that systems, processes, and data work together to support donor experience, compliance, and organizational effectiveness. The successful candidate will combine strong technical CRM expertise with a deep understanding of Canadian charitable fundraising operations. Responsibilities will include: Serve as primary administrator and subject‑matter expert for Salesforce NPSP across donor and client data. Configure and maintain objects, automations, workflows, flows, validation rules, reports, and dashboards. Establish and enforce data governance standards, documentation, and system best practices. Lead system enhancements, integrations, upgrades, and vendor coordination. Act as technical liaison between Development, Finance, Programs, IT vendors, and platform partners. Gift Processing, Recurring Giving & Revenue Operations Oversee accurate, timely, and CRA‑compliant gift processing across all payment types. Manage recurring giving operations, including monitoring failed payments, working with payment processors, and notifying Development teams of donor follow‑up needs. Ensure accurate issuance of tax receipts and audit‑ready documentation. Support month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end reconciliation in partnership with Finance. Maintain pledge tracking, receivables, and revenue accuracy across systems. Fundraising Operations, Automation & Process Improvement Design, build, and maintain automation across Salesforce and integrated platforms (e.g., Zapier). Identify process inefficiencies and implement scalable, donor‑centric solutions. Support campaign tracking, donor stewardship workflows, acknowledgements, and moves management. Conduct regular data audits, deduplication, and system health checks. Provide segmentation, reporting, and analytical insights to support fundraising strategy. Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Enablement Serve as the primary connector between Development, Finance, Programs, and external vendors. Provide training, guidance, and documentation to staff on fundraising systems and workflows. Support internal users with system access, troubleshooting related to fundraising tools, and adoption of new processes. Ensure accurate data flow across fundraising platforms, payment processors, and financial systems. Digital Systems Oversight (Non‑Web) Oversee operational systems supporting fundraising and administration (e.g., payment processors, automation tools, CodeTwo, Microsoft 365 forms and surveys). Support SharePoint data organization, permissions, and reporting structures related to Development operations. Coordinate with vendors for troubleshooting, enhancements, and system reliability. Strategic Systems Planning Partner with leadership to align fundraising systems and technology priorities with organizational goals. Evaluate tools, integrations, and enhancements to ensure scalability and sustainability. Maintain long‑term documentation, system maps, and process workflows. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications 4+ years administering Salesforce NPSP or comparable nonprofit CRM. Strong understanding of Canadian fundraising practices, CRA receipting, and donor compliance. Experience managing recurring donations, payment processors, and reconciliation. Proven ability to design systems, automate processes, and improve operational efficiency. Advanced reporting and data analysis skills (Excel required). Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical concepts for non‑technical users. High attention to detail, discretion, and donor‑centric mindset. Passion for the work of Chai Lifeline Canada and to positively impact our community. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Highly motivated with the ability to work in a collaborative team and also independently. Salary: $75,000 – $85,000, commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should email their resume to Please note, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Chai Lifeline Canada is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices to applicants with accessibility needs in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA). Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr