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The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the UW-Madison, is seeking two part-time Customer Relations Coordinators!
The Customer Relations Coordinator provides exceptional customer service at the reception desk at the Below Alumni Center. Serve as the first point of contact for alumni, constituents, and customers in person, via telephone, email, and website live chat. Manage inventory of organizational and divisional resources and internal operational processes to support staff, alumni,...
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the UW-Madison, is seeking a dynamic Customer Relations Coordinator!
The Customer Relations Coordinator provides exceptional customer service at the reception desk at the Below Alumni Center. Serve as the first point of contact for alumni, constituents, and customers in person, via telephone, email, and website live chat. Manage inventory of organizational and divisional resources and internal operational processes to support staff, alumni, and...
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a Assistant Director of Medical Community Fundraising.
The Assistant Director of Medical Community Fundraising supports individuals, families, and community partners who independently raise funds for Wisconsin Medicine priority areas. This role ensures medical community fundraising activities align with UW Foundation policies, brand standards, and compliance requirements while providing...
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) is recruiting a Senior Graphic Designer to join the Creative team! The Senior Graphic Designer produces innovative solutions to marketing problems that combine both written and visual elements in touch points across multiple platforms. Lead cross-functional teams through the creative process to meet creative brief objectives while demonstrating a high level of creativity, visual sensibility, and attention to detail. Uphold and evolve brand standards to ensure consistency across all touchpoints. This is a hybrid role that will require you to work in...
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 a small team of development operations professionals who support several other campus units, but this position will primarily support the College of Engineering in collaboration with the Senior Development Program Manager.
The Development Program Specialist is a non-exempt role in development operations, requiring initiative, attention to...
Want to work in an exciting space on campus? Apply to be a part of the Alumni Relations & Engagement team at the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)! We are looking for two (2) dynamic Visitor Engagement and Operations Associates that will help visitors discover Alumni Park/One Alumni Place and give walking tours, staff special events on-site and off-site, and support alumni engagement programs, WAA daily operations, and special projects. This position works in close partnership with Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association staff, the Wisconsin Union, and Campus and Visitor Relations staff.
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)—the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin–Madison—is seeking a Director of Development / Senior Director of Development to expand major gift fundraising in the Milwaukee and eastern Wisconsin region.
You’ll manage a portfolio of prospects, cultivate relationships with high‑priority alumni and friends of the university, and secure significant philanthropic commitments to...
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 focus on Salesforce CRM to join our Project Portfolio Planning and Management (P3MO) team. This role partners with business and technical stakeholders to deliver Salesforce‑based solutions through requirements gathering, process analysis, testing/UAT, and reporting. Experience in complex Salesforce environments is highly desired. Salesforce Certified Business Analyst preferred. Additional familiarity with ERP and/or Financial Reporting systems, such as Oracle NetSuite, is a...
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA), the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW–Madison, is seeking a Limited-Term Employment (LTE) Program Manager for Affinity Programs. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) running through the end of October 2026. The role is hybrid, with an expectation of working on-site at least two days per week.
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA), the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking two motivated and relationship‑driven development professionals to join our team as Associate Directors of Development supporting the College of Letters & Science and International Division at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Employed by WFAA and reporting to a Managing Senior Director for L&S, the Associate Director of Development will work closely with the campus partners and...
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the UW-Madison, is recruiting for a Gift Services Manager.
The Gift Services Manager oversees the gift processing functions for specified channels, including staff supervision, gift entry, and gift-related communications.
Please note: We are open to hire this...
Join the Fun This Summer as a Grandparents University Counselor!
Be a part of a great tradition at UW - Madison! The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association is looking to hire 30 Grandparents University® (GPU) Counselors to join us starting June 16th!
Counselors are ambassadors of WFAA and...
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is recruiting for a self-motivated Stewardship Program Specialist. The Stewardship Program Specialist is responsible for coordinating and executing centrally managed donor recognition programs that strengthen relationships, reinforce trust, and deepen engagement with the University of Wisconsin–Madison. This is a hybrid position that will require you to work on-site at our Madison, WI office at least 2 days per week.
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) is recruiting for a dynamic and detailed Event Coordinator to join the Alumni Relations and Engagement team. The Event Coordinator works with WFAA and UW-Madison colleagues to plan and execute constituent engagement activities. The Event Coordinator works to understand client needs and apply best practices to create high-quality, memorable experiences that advance organizational objectives. This position supports the execution of virtual, in-person, and hybrid event management. This is a hybrid position that will require you to work on-site in our Madison, WI office...
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)—the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin–Madison—is seeking a Director of Development / Senior Director of Development to lead major gift fundraising across the state of California.
You’ll manage a portfolio of prospects, cultivate relationships with high‑priority alumni and parents, and secure significant philanthropic commitments to support UW–Madison. Success in this position requires strong relationship‑building...
Join a mission‑driven organization where your digital expertise can truly make an impact. The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is recruiting for a Director of Digital Experience & Capabilities. The Director of Digital Experience & Capabilities plays a critical role in executing WFAA’s digital strategy by implementing and optimizing solutions that advance organizational priorities, as outlined in WFAA’s digital roadmap or as identified by WFAA leadership.
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.
