Advancing UW–Madison

Partnering with alumni and friends to move the UW forward

About WFAACareers at WFAA

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.

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.

Current Job Openings

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

Client Services Analyst (Help Desk)

Information Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is recruiting for a Client Services Analyst (Help Desk) to join the Technical Services & Support Team.The Client Services Analyst is a key member of the IT support team, serving as a first point of contact for end users […]

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Associate Vice President and Managing Director / Managing Senior Director of Development – Wisconsin Medicine

Development Division

Are you ready to make a transformative impact in the world of academic medicine and healthcare philanthropy? The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) Medicine is recruiting for a Managing Senior Director of Development or Associate Vice President and Managing Director, to lead a dynamic team of major gift fundraisers and evaluate strategic priorities that […]

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Director of Investments

Investments Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison is recruiting for a Director of Investments. The Director of Investments reports to the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and is responsible for sourcing, researching, onboarding, and monitoring investments across the portfolio within parameters established for the […]

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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 seeking a development professional to support the College of Engineering (CoE). The  Director of Development will be responsible for qualifying, cultivating and soliciting major gift prospects.  This development position is an integral part of a highly collaborative, […]

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Mission and Values

WFAA believes in the value of UW–Madison.
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Leadership

Meet the experienced executives who lead our organization.
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Annual Report

​Each year, we prepare an annual report to showcase the impact of gifts to the university and detail our financial performance.
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Current Job Openings

Join a team of mission-oriented professionals who believe that UW–Madison can transform the world.
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