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The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the UW–Madison, is seeking a dynamic and creative Social Media Intern! This internship offers hands-on experience in social media marketing and digital communication strategies, allowing you to create engaging content that stands out and makes a real impact.
Duration: June 16–December 14
Hours: 12–16 hours...
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin–Madison, is seeking a experienced Employee Relations Manager. The Employee Relations Manager will oversee employee relations activities, ensuring a positive and productive work environment. This role involves managing employee concerns, mediating conflicts, and promoting a culture of respect and inclusion. The Employee Relations Manager requires a front-line...
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 and reporting to the Associate VP/Managing Director for L&S, the Director of Development will work closely with the leadership of the Computer Sciences Department, along with the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS) and WFAA staff as appropriate.
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking an experienced IT Technical Business Analyst with a strong background in business analysis and technical solutions to join our Project Portfolio Planning and Management (P3MO) team. As a Technical Business Analyst at WFAA, you will apply your business and technical expertise to help achieve the organization’s goals by implementing complex applications, along with evaluating, deploying, and managing our systems and tools to deliver impactful solutions aligned with our strategic objectives. If you are passionate about driving business...
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 position will be a combination of remote, in-office, and on-site work environments.
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is recruiting for a Marketing Cloud Specialist or Senior Marketing Cloud Specialist to join our Digital Experience team. WFAA’s Digital Experience team is responsible for ensuring a seamless experience for constituents and operational excellence across all of our digital platforms and channels.
The Marketing Cloud Specialist position leads the creation, management, and optimization of journeys, automations, and email campaigns within...
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 (UW) School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) and UW Health, the university’s affiliated health system. The VP/MGL will build upon the momentum and success of medical advancement to further elevate the program as a best-in-class academic medical fundraising enterprise at a...
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking at Portfolio Management Manager. The Portfolio Management Manager provides leadership for a team of Portfolio Management professionals and assists the AVP in driving quality and innovation in strategic portfolio management and stakeholder engagement. This is a hybrid role that will require you to work in our Madison, WI office location at least two days weekly.
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin–Madison, is recruiting for a Gift Analyst. The Gift Analyst performs a wide variety of processes and procedures related to philanthropic contributions received by the Foundation for the benefit of the University of Wisconsin-Foundation. They analyze gift and pledge information and documentation from various sources and updates donor records according to donor intent, organization policies, industry standards, and government laws. Gift Analysts provide exceptional service to donors, colleagues, and internal external stakeholders ...
Be apart of a great tradition at UW - Madison! The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association is looking to hire 30 Grandparents University® (GPU) Counselors beginning June 18th!
Grandparents University® (GPU) Counselors are ambassadors of WFAA and UW-Madison. They lead participants to campus locations and are available to offer general assistance to participants and GPU instructors. Counselors are with participants during the entire program and capture many of the...
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a dynamic and motivated professional to represent the School of Veterinary Medicine’s (SVM) development program. Employed by WFAA and reporting to a WFAA Managing Senior Director of Development, this individual will be expected to build, cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of major gift prospects who are passionate about advancing animal and human health. If you are strategic, proactive, highly collaborative, and have a passion for animals and people, we invite you to join us in making a meaningful impact on the...
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is recruiting for a Program Coordinator to support Alumni Relations and Engagement! The Program Coordinator supports, facilitates and occasionally leads planning and implementation of events and activities which engage UW alumni and friends with the university and each other. Responsibilities include collaborating with internal teams and external (campus and community) partners on program content development; event preparation, execution, and follow up; customer service; and volunteer relations. This position will work closely with diverse alumni engagement programs;...
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)* is seeking a Donor Experience Program Manager – Athletics to support WFAA leadership and Wisconsin Athletics development programs. This role involves donor and campus relations, stewardship, events, and office administration to advance team goals. Key responsibilities include streamlining project management, assisting with donor cultivation and stewardship, and providing support to top donors and prospects. The position requires strong communication and organizational skills to enhance the effectiveness of development teams. This role reports to the Associate Vice President and collaborates with WFAA leadership and the...
Are you ready to make a significant impact at one of the nation's top law schools? 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 prestigious University of Wisconsin Law School. The Associate Director of Development is primarily responsible for qualifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major gift prospects for the University of Wisconsin Law School.
Are you ready to make a significant impact? Join the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) as a Prospect Identification Analyst/Senior Prospect Identification Analyst and be at the forefront of our comprehensive campaign planning and development initiatives. In this dynamic role, you'll refine and improve prospect identification tools, implement proactive processes, and collaborate with various departments to enhance our fundraising efforts. If you have a knack for synthesizing and analyzing information, and a passion for driving organizational success, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine and grow your career. Apply now and be a part of something extraordinary!
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison. We are seeking a diligent and experienced Records Management Specialist to oversee the management of organizational records utilizing the OnBase system. This role will be integral in managing, maintaining, and optimizing our digital records, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in document retention and destruction, scanning and Optical Character Recognition (OCR)...
Doesn’t every marketer want to work on a passion brand? One that is recognized and adored by its audience. One that instantly evokes high energy and positive emotions. Now is your chance.
If you’re a digitally-minded, idea generator who leads with enthusiasm, then, get ready to showcase your talents as a Marketing Director or Senior Marketing Director where you will inspire teams to achieve great outcomes all with a singular mission — advancing UW-Madison as one of the world’s greatest universities.
