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We offer competitive salary and benefits and a workplace culture that is positive, inspiring, and inclusive.

Director, Gifts and Endowment

Finance Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA), the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison is hiring a Director, Gifts and Endowment (internal job title: Director of Fund Accounting, Administration, and Compliance Fund Accounting). The Director, Gifts and Endowment leads comprehensive fund management operations, including gift and endowment accounting, compliance, and […]

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Managing Director of Development / Managing Senior Director of Development, College of Engineering

Development Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is hiring a Managing Director/Senior Managing Director of Development to support UW Madison, College of Engineering. The Managing Director/Senior Director of Development is responsible for providing first level management to assigned development programs and staff.    […]

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Development Operations Program Manager

Development Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is recruiting for  a Development/Senior Development Program Manager to oversee development operations for Wisconsin Athletics, College of Engineering, Schools of Nursing, Pharmacy and Veterinary Medicine development programs.  This leadership position will oversee the strategic operations functions of the group, […]

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Writer and Storyteller

Marketing & Communications Division

Are you passionate about storytelling and eager to make a difference? The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW–Madison, is recruiting for a talented staff writer to join our vibrant Communications team. As a Staff Writer, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to craft compelling articles that highlight the […]

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Mission and Values

WFAA believes in the value of the University of Wisconsin–Madison — its students, its alumni, Wisconsin, and the world. We work with alumni and friends to advance the UW, now and into the future. Working to support UW–Madison, our culture is collaborative and mission driven. We strive to promote from within, and we value professional growth and volunteer opportunities. Our teams use cutting-edge technology and sophisticated data every day to achieve results. We foster a comfortable work environment where our employees dress for their day in modern office spaces. Along with competitive salary, WFAA offers an above-market employer contribution for our 401(k) plan, as well as health, dental, and vision insurance.
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Mission and Values

WFAA believes in the value of UW–Madison.
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Employee Benefits

We provide health, dental, a generous 401(k), and an array of other benefits.
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Teamwork

Our staff of more than 300 works together, bridging eight divisions to achieve results.
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Leadership

Meet the experienced executives who lead our organization.
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Spotlight on Kari Stokosa

Kari Stokosa is WFAA’s Associate Vice President, Prospect Development and Decision Support. A native of Greenfield, Wisconsin, Kari earned her degree in atmospheric and oceanic sciences from UW–Madison in 1999. Although she never intended to be an on-air meteorologist, she says, “I’m very thankful for the wide breadth of skills I obtained in the process of working on this Letters & Science degree.”
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Spotlight on Scott McKinney

Scott McKinney joined the UW Foundation in 1998 and is now WFAA’s Vice President of Development. A Madison native, he attended Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota and then worked briefly in undergraduate admissions. He returned to Madison to attend law school and earned his JD in 1998.
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