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.

uwalumni.com

Featured Initiatives

Learn more about key initiatives that help to sustain the university. Find ways to engage with the UW — from alumni programs and advocacy events to priority fundraising opportunities and donor publications.

Raimey-Noland Campaign

Badgers open doors. In 2021, the UW launched the Raimey-Noland Campaign, a campuswide effort to support programs that promote a sense of belonging for all. The campaign honors William Smith Noland 1875 and Mabel Watson Raimey 1918, the UW’s first identified Black man and woman graduates.

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Current Openings

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

Senior Vice President of Development

Development Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison is recruiting for two Senior Vice President (SVP) of Development. Under the general direction of and in collaboration with the President and Chief Advancement Officer, the Senior Vice President of Development (SVP) positions provide executive-level leadership […]

Investment Summer Analyst Internship Program

Investments Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) is recruiting for the Summer Analyst Intern Program. This role is a full-time, eight-week training program working directly with the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and investment staff. The experience offers a unique opportunity to learn about various asset classes and investment opportunities. The analyst will participate in investment manager meetings, […]

Associate Director of Development / Director of Development – University of Wisconsin Law School

Development Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison is is seeking a development professional to support University of Wisconsin Law School. The Director/ Associate Director of Development is primarily responsible for qualifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major gift prospects for the University of Wisconsin Law School. […]

Videographer

Marketing & Communications Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is recruiting a creative Videographer to join their team inclusive of video production and editing. This is a hybrid role that will require you to work in our Madison, WI office location at least two days weekly. Smart, inspired, […]

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