Careers at WFAA
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2024 Summer Experiential Internship (SEI) Program | June 3rd – August 16
June 3rd – August 16th | Monday – Friday (40 hours per week) The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)* is hiring a group of innovative and collaborative individuals for our PAID, 11-week 2024 Summer Experiential Internship (SEI) program. This is a hybrid position that will require you to work in the office at […]
Advancement Program Intern
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA), the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is seeking an Advancement Program Intern. The Advancement Programs intern will assist with program and event planning, event preparation, event execution, and post event work for the Advancement Programs Team. This role will be active in the planning and execution […]
Alumni Engagement Intern
Hours: Monday – Friday, 10 hours per week during the school year, with additional hours possible during breaks and over the summer. Additional hours available during Student and Recent Grad Team hosted events. Flexibility of scheduling, working around class schedules, and academic or other obligations will be offered. The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA*), […]
Associate / Director of Development, College of Engineering
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a development professional to support the College of Engineering (CoE). The Associate / Director of Development will be responsible for qualifying, cultivating and soliciting major gift prospects. This development position is an integral part of a […]
Associate Director of Development, Initiative to End Alzheimer’s
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a development professional to support the Initiative to End Alzheimer’s (IEA). The Associate Director of Development will be responsible for qualifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major gift prospects in collaboration with the Senior Director […]
Chief Financial Officer
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison is recruiting for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the CFO has a critical role in developing and implementing fiscal management and reporting strategies across the organization. As a member […]
Development Program Specialist, Wisconsin Medicine
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a Development Program Specialist to support the Wisconsin Medicine team. While employed by WFAA and reporting to the Associate Vice President and Managing Director of Wisconsin Medicine at WFAA, the Development Program Specialist will […]
Donor Experience Officer
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)* is recruiting a Donor Experience Officer (DXO) to join the Annual Giving team. As a Donor Experience Officer with WFAA, you will use momentous giving days, video storytelling, and digital marketing to help annual donors and leadership annual giving (LAG) donors transform the student experience and elevate the […]
Engagement Operations Specialist (Limited Term Employment)
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)* is the merged organization comprising the University of Wisconsin Foundation and the Wisconsin Alumni Association, whose legal corporate name is registered as the University of Wisconsin Foundation. The WFAA is seeking an Limited Term Employment (LTE) Engagement Operations Specialist to work approximately 35-40 hours per week through July […]
Event Manager
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) is recruiting for a dynamic and detailed Event Manager to join the Alumni Relations and Engagement team. The Event Manager works with WFAA and UW-Madison colleagues to plan and execute constituent engagement activity. The Event Manager works to understand client needs and apply best practices to create high-quality, […]
Grandparents University Counselors | Summer 2024
Be apart of a great tradition at UW – Madison! The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association is looking for 30 Grandparents University® (GPU) Counselors beginning June 20th! Grandparents University® (GPU) Counselors are ambassadors of WFAA and UW-Madison. They lead participants to campus locations and are available to offer general assistance to participants and GPU instructors. Counselors are […]
Grandparents University Intern
The Grandparents University (GPU) Intern will assist with program and event planning, event preparation, event execution, and post event work for the Advancement Programs Team. This role will be active in the planning of WAA’s annual Grandparents University program. GPU Interns are ambassadors of WFAA and UW-Madison. In addition to office hours, these student hourly […]
Legal Counsel
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)* is hiring for Legal Counsel. The Legal Counsel is responsible for providing in-house legal counsel under the supervision of the Chief Legal Officer. The Legal Counsel provides expert and strategic advice and counsel on a wide range of complex and novel legal issues to officers and employees of […]
Managing Senior Director of Development (American Family Children’s Hospital)
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison and UW Health, is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and experienced Managing Director of Development to lead the UW Health Kids program including the American Family Children’s Hospital (AFCH) and the Department of Pediatrics. While employed by […]
Marketing Cloud Specialist
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is recruiting for a Marketing Cloud Specialist to join our Digital Experience team. WFAA’s Digital Experience team is responsible for ensuring a seamless experience for constituents and operational excellence across all of our digital platforms and channels. The […]
Marketing Director
Doesn’t every marketer want to work on a passion brand? One that is recognized and adored by its audience. One that instantly evokes high energy and positive emotions. Now is your chance. If you’re a digitally-minded, idea generator who leads with enthusiasm, then, get ready to showcase your talents as a Marketing Director […]
Part-Time Visitor Engagement & Operations Associate (4-12 hours a week)
Want to work in an exciting space on campus? Apply to be a part of the Alumni Relations & Engagement team at the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)! We are looking for four (4) dynamic Visitor Engagement and Operations Associates that will help visitors discover Alumni Park/One Alumni Place and give walking tours, staff special […]
Senior Marketing Coordinator/ Marketing Coordinator
Doesn’t every marketer want to work on a passion brand? One that is recognized and adored by it audience. One that instantly evokes high energy and positive emotions. Now is your chance. As a Senior Marketing Coordinator, you will lead and inspire teams to achieve great outcomes while working across a wide-range of […]
Senior SQL Developer
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is recruiting for a SQL Developer / Database Administrator (DBA). In this role, you will be responsible for database and data warehouse development, query development, management reporting and database maintenance and optimization. Who is WFAA?The Wisconsin Foundation and […]
Stewardship Program Manager
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is recruiting for a Stewardship Program Manager. The Stewardship Program Manager is an integral data and process-oriented role on the Central Stewardship Team. The Stewardship Program Manager is a key member and will partner with WFAA staff to lead […]