Careers at WFAA

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Current Job Openings

Assistant Director, Fund Administration and Compliance

Finance Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is seeking an Assistant Director, Fund Administration and Compliance to join the Finance team! This individual contributor role leads fund administration activities throughout the fund lifecycle while supporting WFAA’s fund management and compliance programs. Reporting to the Director, Fund […]

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Chief of Staff

Operational Excellence Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is seeking a Chief of Staff!   The Chief of Staff (CoS) serves as a key advisor and thought partner to the CEO, ensuring the effective operation of the organization’s leadership, board relations and operations, and executive communications functions. […]

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Cloud & Network Services Manager

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 Cloud & Network Services Manager to join our Information Technology department.   The Cloud & Network Services Manager will lead and continuously improve WFAA’s cloud and network infrastructure, day-to-day operations, engineering practices, and […]

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Development Program Specialist / Senior Development Program Specialist, College of Engineering

Development Division

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 / Senior 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 […]

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Development Program Specialist, Wisconsin Medicine

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 Program Specialist to support the Wisconsin Medicine team. While employed by WFAA and reporting to the Development Operations Group Leader at WFAA, the Development Program Specialist will work in partnership with the […]

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Director of Development, Foundation Relations, College of Engineering

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 relationship-driven and strategic Director of Development, Foundation Relations to support the College of Engineering.This role is ideal for a collaborative fundraiser who enjoys connecting innovative academic and research priorities with philanthropic foundations that […]

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Director, Affinity Programs

Alumni Relations & Engagement Division

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 Affinity Programs to join the Alumni Relations & Engagement team!    The Director of Affinity Programs will serve the Alumni Relations and Engagement division as the strategic lead and people leader […]

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Director, Constituent Programs

Alumni Relations & Engagement Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA), the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin–Madison, is seeking a Director for Constituent Programs to join the Alumni Relations & Engagement team!     In this role, you will serve the Alumni Relations and Engagement division as the strategic lead and people leader for […]

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Information Security Manager

Information Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking an Information Security Manager to join the Information Technology department!   The Information Security Manager is responsible for leading and continuously improving the security posture, day-to-day operations, security engineering, incident response, vulnerability management, and governance, risk, […]

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NetSuite Administrator – Functional

Information Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is seeking a NetSuite Administrator to join the IT team!    The NetSuite Administrator is responsible for supporting, maintaining, and improving the NetSuite ERP platform to help ensure seamless business operations. This role involves working closely with our Financial […]

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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 seeking a Portfolio Management Analyst to join our Prospect Development & Decision Support team!   In this role, you will work closely with WFAA development teams to turn prospect information and portfolio data into actionable insights that help […]

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Principal IT Project Manager

Information Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is seeking an experienced Principal IT Project Manager to join our Project Portfolio Planning and Management Office (P3MO). This senior-level role combines hands-on delivery of complex IT projects with organizational responsibility for defining and advancing the enterprise’s project management methodology […]

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Senior Writer / Editor

Marketing & Communications Division

Are you a seasoned storyteller and editorial professional who thrives on creating meaningful storytelling with broad reach? The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA), the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW–Madison, is seeking a Senior Writer / Editor to help shape some of our signature publications. This position, contributing to our WFAA communications […]

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Wisconsin Investment Management Company (WISIMCO) 2027 Summer Analyst Internship Program

Investments Division

The Wisconsin Investment Management Company (WISIMCO) is recruiting for the Summer Analyst Intern Program. WISIMCO, the investment division of The University of Wisconsin Foundation, manages UWF’s long-term investment assets to maximize the impact of philanthropic gifts supporting the UW community. This role is a full-time, eight-week training program working directly with the Chief Investment Officer […]

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