Corporate Underwriting and Development Officer
Job in
El Segundo, Los Angeles County, California, 90245, USA
Listed on 2026-02-28
Listing for:
WyomingPBS
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
PR / Communications, Community Health, Fundraising / Charity, Volunteer / Humanitarian
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Summary
Wyoming PBS is the state’s only statewide public television network, serving communities across Wyoming with trusted local news, educational programming, and public affairs content. The Wyoming PBS Foundation exists to sustain and grow that mission through private philanthropy and corporate partnerships.
The Corporate Underwriting & Development Officer is a full‑time role responsible for securing corporate underwriting, building business partnerships, and supporting the mid‑level donor pipeline across Wyoming. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to connect Wyoming’s business and philanthropic communities to public media that serves every corner of the state. The role involves regular statewide travel (approximately 25% of time) to meet with partners and donors in person – ideal for a relationship‑driven fundraiser who thrives on being out in the field.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Corporate Underwriting & Foundation Relations (50% of time)Identify, cultivate, and close new corporate underwriting agreements for Wyoming PBS programming. Build and maintain an active pipeline of prospects from initial contact through signed contracts and renewals.
Design comprehensive corporate partnership opportunities beyond traditional underwriting, including event sponsor ships, digital marketing integrations, and community engagement packages.
Maintain active relationships with current underwriters through regular contact, fulfillment reporting, and renewal cultivation to maximize retention and revenue growth.
Attend chamber events, business networking functions, and industry meetings to build and expand corporate relationships throughout Wyoming.
Qualification:
Identify and research major gift prospects using wealth screening tools and database analysis. Collaborate with the Executive Director to prioritize and qualify prospects for cultivation.
Develop and execute personalized cultivation strategies for major gift prospects through personal visits, events, and stewardship activities throughout Wyoming.
Conduct major gift asks at appropriate levels in coordination with the Executive Director, following best practices in fundraising methodology.
Implement stewardship plans for major donors to ensure long‑term retention and upgrade potential.
Partner with the Membership Coordinator to identify members ($250–$999) ready for personalized cultivation and advancement toward major gift consideration.
Maintain timely contact reports and prospect notes in the fundraising database to support pipeline visibility and team coordination.
Participate in donor cultivation events and recognition activities throughout Wyoming to build relationships and advance prospects.
Minimum Qualifications Experience
- Two to five (2-5) years of experience in corporate fundraising, underwriting sales, sponsorship development, or related relationship‑based sales or development role.
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record and ability to travel throughout Wyoming as needed (approximately 25% of time).
- Successfully pass background check as condition of employment.
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, nonprofit management, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
- CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) certification or willingness to pursue
- Corporate sponsorship and underwriting experience, particularly in public media
- Experience in public media or arts/culture fundraising
- Familiarity with Wyoming donor landscape and networks
- Experience with Rev CRM, Raiser's Edge or similar donor…
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