Advancing UW–Madison

Partnering with alumni and friends to move the UW forward

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association combines the expertise of the University of Wisconsin Foundation and the Wisconsin Alumni Association to strengthen and enhance UW–Madison’s status as a world-class university.

University of Wisconsin Foundation

The University of Wisconsin Foundation (UWF) is the official fundraising and gift-receiving organization for the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The Foundation is the university’s development and financial partner. Established in 1945, the Foundation was created and is governed by a board of UW–Madison alumni and donors.
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Wisconsin Alumni Association

Since 1861, the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) has been enriching the lives of UW alumni and keeping them connected to their alma mater. WAA engages alumni and friends in support and celebration of the UW. The association offers programs, communications, and publications that connect alumni to the university and each other.
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Current Job Openings

WFAA offers a competitive salary and benefits in a workplace culture that is positive, inspiring, and inclusive.

Assistant Director of Medical Community Fundraising

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 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 […]

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CRM Product Lead

Information Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)—the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin–Madison—is seeking a CRM Product Lead to join the Advancement Business Solutions team! The CRM Product Lead provides strategic and functional leadership for WFAA’s Salesforce CRM ecosystem in close partnership with business and technical leaders. This role is […]

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Director of Development, Wisconsin Athletics

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 fundraise on behalf of the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics. The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison dedicates itself to the mission of providing athletic opportunities to a wide […]

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Senior Network Engineer

Information Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our Information Technology team! The Senior Network Engineer is a strategic technical role responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing advanced network infrastructure to support the organization’s connectivity, performance, […]

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Mission and Values

WFAA believes in the value of UW–Madison.
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Leadership

Meet the experienced executives who lead our organization.
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Annual Report

​Each year, we prepare an annual report to showcase the impact of gifts to the university and detail our financial performance.
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Current Job Openings

Join a team of mission-oriented professionals who believe that UW–Madison can transform the world.
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