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.

Director of Digital Experience & Capabilities

Marketing & Communications Division

 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 […]

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Development Program Specialist

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. 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 […]

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Senior Graphic Designer

Marketing & Communications Division

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 […]

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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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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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