Careers at WFAA

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We’re looking for people who want to build their careers while ensuring the university continues to transform Wisconsin and the world.

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We offer competitive salary and benefits and a workplace culture that is positive, inspiring, and inclusive.

Client Services Analyst (Help Desk)

Information Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is recruiting for a Client Services Analyst (Help Desk) to join the Technical Services & Support Team.The Client Services Analyst is a key member of the IT support team, serving as a first point of contact for end users […]

Development Operations Group Leader

Development Division

Are you ready to make a significant impact at one of the nation’s leading universities? The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA), the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is recruiting for three (3) Development Division Operations Group Leaders (OGL)! The OGL will report to a Managing Group Leader (MGL), who is responsible […]

Associate Vice President and Managing Director / Managing Senior Director of Development – Wisconsin Medicine

Development Division

Are you ready to make a transformative impact in the world of academic medicine and healthcare philanthropy? The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) Medicine is recruiting for a Managing Senior Director of Development or Associate Vice President and Managing Director, to lead a dynamic team of major gift fundraisers and evaluate strategic priorities that […]

Director of Investments

Investments Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison is recruiting for a Director of Investments. The Director of Investments reports to the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and is responsible for sourcing, researching, onboarding, and monitoring investments across the portfolio within parameters established for the […]

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Mission and Values

WFAA believes in the value of the University of Wisconsin–Madison — its students, its alumni, Wisconsin, and the world. We work with alumni and friends to advance the UW, now and into the future. Working to support UW–Madison, our culture is collaborative and mission driven. We strive to promote from within, and we value professional growth and volunteer opportunities. Our teams use cutting-edge technology and sophisticated data every day to achieve results. We foster a comfortable work environment where our employees dress for their day in modern office spaces. Along with competitive salary, WFAA offers an above-market employer contribution for our 401(k) plan, as well as health, dental, and vision insurance.

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Mission and Values

WFAA believes in the value of UW–Madison.

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Employee Benefits

We provide health, dental, a generous 401(k), and an array of other benefits.

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Teamwork

Our staff of more than 300 works together, bridging eight divisions to achieve results.

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Leadership

Meet the experienced executives who lead our organization.

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Spotlight on Kari Stokosa

Kari Stokosa is WFAA’s Associate Vice President, Prospect Development and Decision Support. A native of Greenfield, Wisconsin, Kari earned her degree in atmospheric and oceanic sciences from UW–Madison in 1999. Although she never intended to be an on-air meteorologist, she says, “I’m very thankful for the wide breadth of skills I obtained in the process of working on this Letters & Science degree.”

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Spotlight on Scott McKinney

Scott McKinney joined the UW Foundation in 1998 and is now WFAA’s Vice President of Development. A Madison native, he attended Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota and then worked briefly in undergraduate admissions. He returned to Madison to attend law school and earned his JD in 1998.

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