Careers at WFAA

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We’re looking for people who want to build their careers while ensuring the university continues to transform Wisconsin and the world.

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We offer competitive salary and benefits and 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, […]

Managing Director / Managing Senior Director of Development, American Family Children’s Hospital

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 Managing Director / Senior Managing Director of Development to lead the UW Health Kids program including the American Family Children’s Hospital (AFCH) and the Department of […]

Registration Coordinator

Alumni Relations & Engagement 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 Registration Coordinator to join the Alumni Relations and Engagement Team! The Registration Coordinator will participate as a subject matter and functional expert on project teams for WFAA engagement activity. Analyzes needs of internal […]

Associate Director of Development / Director of Development, UW Athletics

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 fundraise on behalf of the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics. The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison dedicates itself to the mission of providing athletic opportunities to a wide […]

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Mission and Values

WFAA believes in the value of the University of Wisconsin–Madison — its students, its alumni, Wisconsin, and the world. We work with alumni and friends to advance the UW, now and into the future. Working to support UW–Madison, our culture is collaborative and mission driven. We strive to promote from within, and we value professional growth and volunteer opportunities. Our teams use cutting-edge technology and sophisticated data every day to achieve results. We foster a comfortable work environment where our employees dress for their day in modern office spaces. Along with competitive salary, WFAA offers an above-market employer contribution for our 401(k) plan, as well as health, dental, and vision insurance.

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Mission and Values

WFAA believes in the value of UW–Madison.

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Employee Benefits

We provide health, dental, a generous 401(k), and an array of other benefits.

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Teamwork

Our staff of more than 300 works together, bridging eight divisions to achieve results.

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Leadership

Meet the experienced executives who lead our organization.

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Spotlight on Kari Stokosa

Kari Stokosa is WFAA’s Associate Vice President, Prospect Development and Decision Support. A native of Greenfield, Wisconsin, Kari earned her degree in atmospheric and oceanic sciences from UW–Madison in 1999. Although she never intended to be an on-air meteorologist, she says, “I’m very thankful for the wide breadth of skills I obtained in the process of working on this Letters & Science degree.”

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Spotlight on Scott McKinney

Scott McKinney joined the UW Foundation in 1998 and is now WFAA’s Vice President of Development. A Madison native, he attended Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota and then worked briefly in undergraduate admissions. He returned to Madison to attend law school and earned his JD in 1998.

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