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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 position. Together with the CIO and senior team, the Director of Investments is responsible for the overall management of all public and private investments.
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 team that designs and implements engagement touchpoints for alumni and donors to advance the University of Wisconsin–Madison. This...
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 for increasing new gifts and maintaining/upgrading known commitments coming from bequests, life income gifts, as well as complex outright and blended gift proposals. Also serves as an important gift planning resource for Wisconsin...
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, you’ll collaborate with a fast-paced development team, manage key relationships, and lead innovative marketing and stewardship projects that advance our mission. This position requires significant self-directed work as well as demonstration of independent judgment in managing projects, prioritizing...
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 for the overall success of their development group.
WFAA’s Development Division includes seven...
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 Development Program Manager will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to advance Corporate and Foundation Relations priorities, support grant submissions, and coordinate high-level donor visits and VIP events.
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 the activities of the Advancement Programs team by providing a range of project coordination, customer service, administrative support, and event support to project teams. This position will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders on WFAA-driven...
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is recruiting for a Development Program Specialist to support UW-Madison, College of Letters & Science. This is a non-exempt position supporting donor and campus relations, stewardship, prospect data management, and office administration activities that advance team goals and objectives. This is a hybrid position that will require you to work on-site 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 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 seeking assistance with endpoint devices, collaboration tools, and IT systems. This role focuses on triaging and resolving routine technical issues, escalating more complex problems to senior analysts, engineers, or specialized teams as needed. In addition to day-to-day...
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, exceeding its goal by $15M. This is an exciting opportunity to elevate the development program as we enter the next era of Badger Nursing.
