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.

Associate Vice President and Managing Director, UW Health Kids/American Family Children’s Hospital (AFCH)

Development Division

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 Associate Vice President of Development to lead the UW Health Kids program including the American Family Children’s Hospital (AFCH) and the Department of Pediatrics. While employed […]

Engagement Operations and Insights Analyst

Alumni Relations & Engagement Division

Join us in moving the UW Forward. The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is recruiting for a Engagement Operations and Insights Analyst. The Engagement Operations and Insights Analyst will be instrumental in supporting the WFAA’s efforts to enhance alumni engagement through both data-driven insights and improved operations. This […]

Graphic Designer

Marketing & Communications Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) is recruiting a Graphic Designer to join the Creative team. In this role, you will produce innovative solutions to marketing problems that combine both written and visual elements in touch points across multiple platforms. Work within cross-functional teams employing the creative process to meet creative brief objectives while […]

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 […]

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