Careers at WFAA

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Current Job Openings

Alumni Park Intern

Alumni Relations & Engagement Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA), the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is seeking an Alumni Park Intern to work May 2026 – October 2026 on-site at our 650 Lake Street, Madison, WI location. In this internship, you will gain experience in site and exhibit design, planting, maintenance, and operations in […]

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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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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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Constituent Data Processing Coordinator

Information Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the UW-Madison, is seeking a Constituent Data Processing Coordinator.  In this position, you will be responsible for creating constituent records and maintaining demographic data and other identifiers in the enterprise database with an emphasis on quality, efficiency and internal/external customer […]

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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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Development Program Specialist/ Senior Development Program Specialist, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and Wisconsin School of Business.

Development Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is recruiting for a self-motivated Development Program Specialist. This position will work within the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and Wisconsin School of Business Group, primarily supporting the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.   The Development Program Specialist […]

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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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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 […]

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Director of Development, Wisconsin School of Business

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 and grow the annual and major gifts program benefitting the Wisconsin School of Business (WSB). This position will be a combination of remote and on-site work in Madison, WI […]

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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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Managing Senior Director of Development / AVP & Managing Director – 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 recruiting an experienced Foundation Relations professional to lead our centralized Foundation Relations (FR) program. This is an opportunity to shape a scalable, strategic approach to foundation partnerships, driving transformative change and supporting the university’s mission […]

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Senior Development Program Specialist / Development Program Manager, School of Human Ecology, School of Education, Law School Group,

Development Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is recruiting for a dynamic, self-motivated Senior Development Program Specialist / Development Program Manager. This position will work within the School of Human Ecology, School of Education, Law School Group, primarily supporting the School of Human Ecology.   This […]

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