Project Development Manager Jobs in Kirkland, WA

POSITION TITLE: Development Manager
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Permanent, Full-Time, Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Development
STARTING SALARY RANGE: $65,000-85,000

ABOUT USEdmonds Center for the Arts (ECA) is one of the premier performing arts centers in the Pacific Northwest--a 700seat jewel-box venue located in Edmonds, Washington, just 20 minutes north of Seattle. Owned and operated bythe Edmonds Public Facilities District (PFD), ECA opened in 2006 in a beautifully renovated historic high schooland has since built a beloved reputation for live performance, arts education, and community engagement acrossthe Puget Sound region.Every year, ECA curates a focused season of presented events spanning music, dance, comedy, theater, spokenword, and more, from classical to Broadway, jazz to folk, pop to world music, with complementary educationalevents. Through our Rentals Department, we host 130+ additional events produced by touring and local artists andcommunity organizations. Together, these programs serve more than 90,000 patrons annually, supported by afinancially stable organization.Edmonds Center for the Arts is where community and culture come alive!

The Development Manager will partner closely with the Director of Development on fundraising strategy, majordonor engagement, and board relations, with a path toward taking on greater strategic ownership over time. This isa strong opportunity for a mid-career fundraising professional who wants to deepen their strategic impact by firstbuilding mastery of the systems and relationships that drive a high-functioning development program.

Reporting to the Director of Development, you'll be the operational engine of ECA's advancement program — adetail-oriented, organized professional who keeps the database accurate, donors well cared for, and eventsrunning smoothly.

The right candidate is committed to equity and inclusion, welcoming of diverse perspectives, and invested inmaking sure colleagues and partners feel valued and empowered.

• Growth & Strategic Development. You'll shadow the Development Director on high-level strategy,major gift conversations, and board engagement, with the goal of building the skills and judgment to grow into strategic fundraising leadership over time.
• Database & Data Integrity. You'll serve as the organization's champion for donor data, owning theCRM/database, including gift entry, donor coding, and data hygiene standards that the whole teamcan rely on.
• Moves Management & Reporting. You'll maintain donor pipelines and moves management tracking,and pull regular reports on gift activity, donor trends, and campaign performance to supportleadership's strategic decisions.
• Donor Stewardship. You'll support the execution of stewardship touchpoints, includingacknowledgment letters, gift receipts, impact updates, and donor recognition, ensuring donors feelconsistently valued and informed.
• Donor Relations Support. You'll assist in cultivating and maintaining relationships with individualdonors, helping prepare briefings, donor histories, and giving summaries to support major donorconversations led by senior staff.
• Special Events Support. You'll support the planning and execution of the organization's two annualsignature events and smaller donor engagement touchpoints throughout the year, coordinatinglogistics, guest lists, and donor communications alongside the contracted event planner.
• Gift Processing & Systems. You'll manage gift processing workflows and ensure properdocumentation, coding, and reconciliation between the database and financial records.
• Cross-Team Coordination. You'll work closely with development, finance, and marketing colleaguesto keep donor communications, acknowledgments, and reporting aligned and timely.

We're not just looking for someone who checks every box. We're looking for a connector: someone who leads withcuriosity and heart, brings a commitment to trust-building, and is energized by the opportunity to grow somethingmeaningful alongside a passionate team. This is a senior leadership position. We expect candidates to bringcommensurate experience and a demonstrated track record of success in comparable roles.

• 5+ years of progressive fundraising experience, including interest in engaging with all facets ofdevelopment.
• Comfortable working with technology, including donor databases, CRM systems, project managementtools ... and excited to learn new ones.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect authentically withdonors, board members, volunteers, and community partners across diverse backgrounds.
• Strong project management ability. You’re organized, deadline-driven, and able to manage competingpriorities without losing sight of the bigger picture.
• Collaborative and solution-oriented, able to pivot gracefully when plans change and bring peopletogether to solve problems creatively.

Even Better if you have... (Knowledge, Skills, Ability that might set you apart)

• A passion for the arts and enthusiasm for the mission, vision, and values of ECA.
• Bachelor of Arts in a relevant field, or completion of a fundraising certificate program, or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• Familiarity with the Puget Sound arts community and funding ecosystem.

The Director of Development position is a 100% full-time, non-exempt position. It is a hybrid role, with flexibilityas needed. The starting salary range for this position is $65,000-85,000. The offered salary will becommensurate with the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Additional BenefitsECA believes in the importance of taking care of our team so that in turn they can be committed to supporting ourcritical mission and access to the arts in our community. This position is eligible for a competitive packageincluding:

• Flexible work environment
• 100% Paid Long Term Disability and Life Insurance, with the option to enroll in voluntary plans.
• Retirement Plan with match (Washington State PERS), and ability to enroll in a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan.
• 10-25 days of vacation time per year, commensurate with tenure and accruable up to 30 days a year.
• Up to 12 days of sick time and 14 paid holidays per year
• Additional paid & unpaid leave for reasons including jury service, military service, emergency responder service, bereavement, and family medical needs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare & Daycare Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)

Working ConditionsThis position will occasionally require work beyond standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, toattend some performances, meetings, and special events. Physical requirements include prolonged periods ofcomputer use in an office setting, repetitive use of hands and wrists, close-range visual focus, the ability tocommunicate clearly. There also will be occasional local travel.

Edmonds Public Facilities District/Edmonds Center for the Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and iscommitted to advancing equity through our work and to becoming a more inclusive organization.

NOTE: Pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all new employees must present acceptabledocuments verifying identity, and authorization to be employed in the United States. Additionally, all applicantsmust possess a valid Driver’s License.

NOTE: An EPFD/ECA Application Form is required for all EPFD/ECA job openings. It is important that you reviewthe application carefully. A candidate may be disqualified due to an incomplete application form. Any individualrequiring ADA accommodation during any part of the selection process should advise EPFD/ECA of the need.