Job Description
EDMONDS CENTER FOR THE ARTS  POSITION TITLE: Director of Development ADMINISTRATIVE LEVEL: Senior Director EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Permanent, Full-Time, Exempt REPORTS TO: Executive Director STARTING SALARY RANGE : $115,000 - $125,000, plus excellent benefits (see below) POSITION SALARY RANGE: $82,005 - $130,995 ABOUT US Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA) is one of the premier performing arts centers in the Pacific Northwest-a 700- seat jewel-box venue located in Edmonds, Washington, just 20 minutes north of Seattle. Owned and operated by the Edmonds Public Facilities District (PFD), ECA opened in 2006 in a beautifully renovated historic high school and has since built a beloved reputation for live performance, arts education, and community engagement across the Puget Sound region. Every year, ECA curates a focused season of presented events spanning music, dance, comedy, theater, spoken word, and more, from classical to Broadway, jazz to folk, pop to world music, with complementary educational events . Through our Rentals Department, we host 130+ additional events produced by touring and local artists and community organizations. Together, these programs serve more than 90,000 patrons annually , supported by a financially stable organization. Edmonds Center for the Arts is where community and culture come alive! ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY The Director of Development joins ECA at a pivotal moment of transformation . This is an exciting opportunity for a driven fundraising leader to strengthen systems, design strategy, and expand a growing donor base in service of a beloved Pacific Northwest institution. As an essential member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Director reports to the Executive Director and leads a comprehensive advancement program encompassing individual giving and major gifts, special events, and grants. This is a visible role, one that represents ECA externally in stewarding relationships while collaborating closely across internal departments to ensure fundraising goals are met. The Director works in close partnership with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, Development Staff, Consultants, and Philanthropy Committee to deepen engagement and advance ECA's mission. The right candidate is committed to equity and inclusion, welcoming of diverse perspectives, and invested in making sure colleagues and partners feel valued and empowered. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES The Director of Development is helping sustain a cultural anchor for the Pacific Northwest. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring that exciting performances, arts education, and community engagement continue to thrive for the 90,000+ patrons we serve each year. Here's what that looks like day-to-day: Fundraising Strategy. You'll set and lead a comprehensive, multi-channel fundraising strategy spanning annual giving, major gifts, grants, and special events. Donor & Community Relations. You'll cultivate authentic relationships with individual donors, foundations, corporate partners, and community leaders to grow the organization's philanthropic network. You'll partner closely with the Executive Director on major donor strategy, stewardship, and legacy giving. Special Events. You'll collaborate with our contracted event planner to plan and execute two annual events that engage donors and drive revenue, as well as own smaller scale engagement touch points throughout the year. Development Operations. You'll oversee the day-to-day operations of the development function, ensuring strong systems, data integrity, and effective moves management. Grants Management. You'll oversee our grants contractor to ensure timely submissions, compliance, and reporting, bringing general knowledge of proposal development. Board Engagement. You'll serve as staff lead for the Board's Philanthropy Committee and partner with the Executive Director and Committee Chair to support board members in fulfilling their fundraising roles. Budget Management. You'll build and manage the development budget, track revenue and expenses against projections to ensure fiscal responsibility and organizational alignment. Reporting and Analysis. You'll deliver regular reports on fundraising performance, donor trends, and goal progress to keep leadership informed and decisions