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.

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.

Director of Development / Senior Director of Development – School of Nursing

Development Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead the University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Nursing development program. In 2024, the School of Nursing celebrated its centennial and closed its highly successful Badger Nurses Change Lives campaign at $45M, […]

Client Services Analyst (Help Desk)

Operational Excellence 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 […]

Engagement Program Specialist – Limited Term Employment (LTE)

Alumni Relations & Engagement Division

Want to join a fun and fast-paced team that’s serious about delivering engagement results? The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is hiring a Limited Term Employee (LTE) Engagement Program Specialist to work 30-40 hours weekly. As an Engagement Program Specialist, you will support […]

Development Operations Group Leader

Development Division

Are you ready to make a significant impact at one of the nation’s leading universities? The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA), the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is recruiting for three (3) Development Division Operations Group Leaders (OGL)! The OGL will report to a Managing Group Leader (MGL), who is responsible […]

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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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