Advancing UW–Madison

Partnering with alumni and friends to move the UW forward

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association combines the expertise of the University of Wisconsin Foundation and the Wisconsin Alumni Association to strengthen and enhance UW–Madison’s status as a world-class university.

WFAA Leadership Transition Announced

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) announced a succession plan for CEO Mike Knetter, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening the University of Wisconsin-Madison by building pride and affinity and securing and stewarding financial resources to support the university's mission.

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University of Wisconsin Foundation

The University of Wisconsin Foundation (UWF) is the official fundraising and gift-receiving organization for the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The Foundation is the university’s development and financial partner. Established in 1945, the Foundation was created and is governed by a board of UW–Madison alumni and donors.

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Wisconsin Alumni Association

Since 1861, the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) has been enriching the lives of UW alumni and keeping them connected to their alma mater. WAA engages alumni and friends in support and celebration of the UW. The association offers programs, communications, and publications that connect alumni to the university and each other.

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Featured Initiatives

Learn more about key initiatives that help to sustain the university. Find ways to engage with the UW — from alumni programs and advocacy events to priority fundraising opportunities and donor publications.

Raimey-Noland Campaign

Badgers open doors. In 2021, the UW launched the Raimey-Noland Campaign, a campuswide effort to support programs that promote a sense of belonging for all. The campaign honors William Smith Noland 1875 and Mabel Watson Raimey 1918, the UW’s first identified Black man and woman graduates.

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Current Job Openings

WFAA offers a competitive salary and benefits in a workplace culture that is positive, inspiring, and inclusive.

IT Quality Assurance Analyst / Systems Administrator

Operational Excellence Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)* is seeking an IT Quality Assurance Analyst to join our Project Portfolio Planning and Management (P3MO) team. THis position reports to the P3MO Manager and works closely with our Quality Assurance Manager. You will utilize and oversee an automated testing tool to maintain the quality and performance of […]

Managing Director of Development/Managing Senior Director of Development/Associate VP & Managing Director/ VP & Managing Director

Development Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is hiring four (4) Development Leaders (see below for specific open unit areas). In these roles, you will be responsible for providing first level management to assigned development programs and staff. You will supervise a team of frontline development […]

Donor Experience Officer

Marketing & Communications Division

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 tools and strategies to help annual donors and leadership annual giving (LAG) donors transform the student experience […]

Program Coordinator, Alumni Relations and Engagement (Limited Term Employment)

Alumni Relations & Engagement Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the UW-Madison, is seeking a Program Coordinator, Alumni Relations and Engagment! This is a full time (40 hours/week)) Limited Term Employment (LTE) position beginning January 2025 through January 2026. The Program Coordiantor supports the organization’s Travel Program, which offers a […]

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