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

Annual Giving Program Specialist

Marketing & Communications Division

Do you excel at organizing and process improvement? Thrive on efficient task management and independent work?   If you’re a detail-oriented, proactive individual with great communication skills, then get ready to showcase your talents in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.   In this role, you’ll be a crucial part of our team, bringing your customer […]

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Assistant Director of Annual Giving

Marketing & Communications Division

Do you want to shape the future of philanthropy? Transform engagement and build lasting connections? Bring innovative strategies to life?   Now is your chance.   If you’re a strategic planner who thrives on collaboration, get ready to showcase your talents as an Annual Campaign Strategist where you will drive participation and inspire alumni and […]

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Director of Development/Senior Director of Development, College of Letters & Science – Computer Science

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 help develop and implement a major gifts program benefitting the Department of Computer Sciences in the College of Letters & Science (L&S) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Employed by WFAA […]

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Director, Gifts and Endowment

Finance Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA), the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison is hiring a Director, Gifts and Endowment (internal job title: Director of Fund Accounting, Administration, and Compliance Fund Accounting). The Director, Gifts and Endowment leads comprehensive fund management operations, including gift and endowment accounting, compliance, and […]

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Portfolio Management Analyst

Development Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is recruiting a Portfolio Management Analyst to join our Prospect Development team.  In collaboration with multiple WFAA development teams, the Portfolio Management Analyst provides prospect information and consultation in support of effective fundraising programs and activities. This position provides […]

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Program Coordinator, Affinity 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 to join our Alumni Relations and Engagement Division! This is a hybrid role that will require you to work in our Madison, WI office location at least two days weekly.   The Program Coordinator […]

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Vice President and Managing Group Leader for Wisconsin Medicine

Development Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) seeks a visionary, strategic, and experienced healthcare advancement leader to serve as Vice President and Managing Group Leader for Wisconsin Medicine (VP/MGL). As the chief fundraiser and strategist for all medical advancement, the VP/MGL will lead philanthropic efforts across Wisconsin Medicine—an integrated partnership between the University of Wisconsin […]

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