What are the responsibilities and job description for the EPFD/ECA Gifts Officer (Full-time) position at Edmonds Center For the Arts?
EDMONDS CENTER FOR THE ARTS / EDMONDS PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT
POSITION: Gifts Officer
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Permanent, Full-Time, Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Development
POSITION SALARY RANGE: $50,000-$75,000 ($24.04-$36.06 per hour); STARTING RANGE: $50,000-$60,000
BENEFITS: This position is eligible for a competitive package including:
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits available. • Participation in the Washington State PERS retirement plan and ability
to enroll in the Deferred Compensation Plan. • Company paid LTD and Life Insurance, with option to enroll in
voluntary plans. • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Healthcare & Daycare Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)•
Up to 10 days of vacation time per year, up to 12 days of sick time per year, and 14 paid holidays per year.
Position Summary:
EPFD/ECA’s Gifts Officer at Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA) plays a key role in the advancement of the
organization’s fundraising efforts by securing gifts from individual donors, corporate partners, and targeted
foundations. Reporting to the Director of Development and working closely with the Development Team, the Gifts
Officer will work collaboratively to build and manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, cultivating strong
relationships and ensuring the achievement of ECA’s fundraising goals. This role requires a motivated, results-
driven individual with exceptional communication skills, the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, and a
commitment to ECA’s mission to enrich the community through arts, culture, and education.
By coordinating with various team members and understanding ECA’s community connection and the impact of
our funders and patrons, the Gifts Officer contributes significantly to the overall success of ECA’s mission. Like all
employees at EPFD/ECA, the Gifts Officer must collaborate well with all team members and remain committed to
EPFD/ECA’s mission, goals, and values, while contributing to their evolution.
A Gifts Officer at EPFD/ECA is committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and strives to continuously
reflect these values within both internal and external relationships. They value a diverse team, are welcoming of
different perspectives and approaches, and make sure that their colleagues and partners feel valued and
empowered.
Essential Functions
- Serve as a solicitor and steward for individual and institutional donors, personally managing and cultivating
- Serve as the lead on Annual Fund appeals, including crafting communications and project managing
- In collaboration with the Director of Development, grow corporate sponsorship program through enhanced
- Identify and research prospective donors, as well as identify programmatic opportunities to grow donor
- Coordinate with other development team members to maintain accurate donor database management of
- Actively manage day-to-day relationships with donors and prospects through various activities including
meetings, phone calls, letters, reports, emails, timely responses to donor inquiries and acknowledgements
of gifts.
- Support major fundraising event solicitation, including annual gala and sponsorship events.
- Collaborate with the Director of Development on Planned Giving program and engage/solicit portfolio and
- Work in coordination with and support other departments, volunteers, and board members to ensure
- Be a storyteller and advocate for Edmonds Center for the Arts, its mission and programming.
Data Analysis
• Analyze donor and audience databases to understand current donor engagement and to identify new
- Conduct wealth and capacity analyses as appropriate, seeking indicators for gift prospects.
- Analyze portfolio activity and performance, solicitation results, ROI and efficacy of the various program
strategies and tools, reporting out to the Director of Development & Executive Director on effectiveness
and efficiency.
Marketing & Communications
• In collaboration with the Director of Development, prepare communication materials such as gift
proposals, asks, proposal budgets, correspondence, development program support materials,
acknowledgements, and informal communications.
Admin & Finance
• Manage and update data in the donor system database in relation to donor portfolio and for the
- In coordination with the Director of Development, manage cultivation budgets and expense tracking.
- Partner with the finance department on reconciliation and record keeping with appropriate documentation.
• Attend philanthropy committee meetings, ECA Board meetings, and internal staff meetings as required.
- Willing and capable of working hands-on developing and executing fundraising events and other activities
- Remain informed of best practices in fundraising, changes within the fundraising landscape, and capacity
- Support ECA employees with tasks as needed (e.g., set-up and strike of VIP dinners and other events)
- Participate in other projects and perform other tasks as assigned.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Effective communication, and interpersonal skills, including ability to work effectively with various
- Solid problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and address issues quickly and effectively.
- Inherent comfort level for quickly adapting to changing environments.
- Ability to take initiative, work independently and collaboratively to solve problems and improve efficiency.
- Ability to manage simultaneous, multiple projects, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
- An ability to exercise a high level of professionalism, judgment, and above all, discretion, and
- Excellent computer skills including MS Office.
- Knowledge of and interest in the performing arts, a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience, with
- Demonstrated experience and skill with all aspects of prospect relationship-building, including cultivating,
soliciting, and stewarding and securing gifts. Demonstrated experience and skill with individual fundraising
planning and goal setting.
- Experience working with board members and volunteers in a fundraising context, including development
- Experience using a fundraising or audience CRM, such as Raiser’s Edge/eTapestry, Spektrix, or Tessitura, a
- A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required for those in positions that may operate
WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position may have a moderate to high stress level associated with dealing with crowds of public visitors. The
environment is mainly indoors, however position may occasionally be required to work outdoors and exposed to
the elements (heat, rain, etc.).
This is a full-time position; hours of work are typically during the standard work week but must be flexible and
varied to meet the demands of the events of the department and facility. Must be able to work extended and/or
irregular hours including day, nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed. Must have reliable transportation.
- Standard office environment for administrative tasks. Moderate level of movement around the venue, often
operating a computer.
- May require ability to continuously stand or walk for extended periods.
- May require lifting, climbing, carrying, bending, stooping, squatting, and kneeling for extended periods of
- Ability to lift up to 40-pound items, occasionally up to 50 pounds with or without assistance, while
- Ability to work more than 8 hours in a single shift.
- Unexpected interruptions occur often, and stress level is moderate to high.
- Noise level is quiet to moderate.
- Ability to observe details at close range during computer use and document review.
- Repetitive use of hands and wrists on computers and equipment.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange
accurate information in these situations.
• May require infrequent travel.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Please send cover letter describing qualifications, resume, three references, completed EPFD/ECA Application
Form and Voluntary EEO Survey (available for download at https://www.edmondscenterforthearts.org/who-we-
are/employment) to careers@ec4arts.org OR to Gifts Officer, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave N,
Edmonds, WA 98020. No phone calls please.
Edmonds Public Facilities District/Edmonds Center for the Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is
committed 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 acceptable
documents verifying identity, and authorization to be employed in the United States. Additionally, all applicants
must 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 review
the application carefully. A candidate may be disqualified due to an incomplete application form. Any individual
requiring ADA accommodation during any part of the selection process should advise EPFD/ECA of the need.
Salary : $50,000 - $75,000
