Careers at WFAA

Join a team of mission-oriented professionals who believe that UW–Madison can transform the world. We're a nonprofit organization that values results and has a reputation for rewarding excellence.

Current Job Openings

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 […]

Read More

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 […]

Read More

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 […]

Read More

Development Program Manager, Corporate and Foundation Relations

Development Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA), the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking to hire a Development Program Manager, Corporate and Foundation Relations professional. Join our team as a key player in managing donor and campus relationships, developing and executing strategic plans, and overseeing stewardship activities. The […]

Read More

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, […]

Read More

Director of Development / Senior Director of Development, Gift Planning

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 Office of Gift Planning. As an integral member of the Gift Planning team, performs extensive prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship functions focusing on planned gifts. The position is responsible […]

Read More

Director of Development, School of Education

Development 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 passionate and driven development professional to support the School of Education (SoE). The Director of Development is responsible for qualifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major gift prospects for the SoE.  This […]

Read More

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 […]

Read More

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 […]

Read More

Program Coordinator, Advancement Programs

Alumni Relations & Engagement Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW–Madison, is recruiting for a Program Coordinator – Advancement Programs to join our Alumni Relations and Engagement Team.   Want to join a fun and fast-paced team that’s serious about delivering engagement results? As a program coordinator, you will be part of a […]

Read More

Senior Development Program Specialist / Development Program Manager, Office of Gift Planning

Development Division

Are you ready to make a difference at the University of Wisconsin-Madison? The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA), the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is seeking a dynamic, self-driven Senior Development Program Specialist / Development Program Manager to support our Office of Gift Planning. In this hybrid role, […]

Read More