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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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.

Current Job Openings

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

Event Coordinator

Alumni Relations & Engagement Division

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 […]

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Affinity Program Intern

Alumni Relations & Engagement Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the UW-Madison, is seeking a dynamic Affinity Program Intern.  The Affinity Program Intern will support outreach and experiences with UW-Madison alumni, donors and Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) members. They will participate in planning and implementing experiences that engage University of […]

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Director of Data Management

Information Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is recruiting for a Director of Data Management. The Director of Data Management leads a team responsible for the integrity, quality, and efficiency of constituent data in our Salesforce CRM, supporting alumni, donor, and patient engagement and fundraising. This […]

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Assistant Controller

Finance Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is recruiting for an Assistant Controller. Reporting to the Controller, the Assistant Controller is a key Finance Division leadership position responsible for financial reporting, internal controls, tax compliance, and adherence to GAAP and other regulatory requirements.   The Assistant […]

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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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