Careers at WFAA

Join us in moving the UW forward.

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

Featured Opportunities

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

Annual Giving Program Specialist

Do you excel at organizing and process improvement? Thrive on efficient task management and independent work? If you’re a detail-oriented, proactive individual with great communication skills, then get ready to showcase your talents in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. In this role, you’ll be a crucial part of our team, bringing your customer […]

Vice President and Managing Group Leader for Wisconsin Medicine

Development Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) seeks a visionary, strategic, and experienced healthcare advancement leader to serve as Vice President and Managing Group Leader for Wisconsin Medicine (VP/MGL). As the chief fundraiser and strategist for all medical advancement, the VP/MGL will lead philanthropic efforts across Wisconsin Medicine—an integrated partnership between the University of Wisconsin […]

Portfolio Management Analyst

Development Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is recruiting a Portfolio Management Analyst to join our Prospect Development team. In collaboration with multiple WFAA development teams, the Portfolio Management Analyst provides prospect information and consultation in support of effective fundraising programs and activities. This position provides […]

Assistant Director of Annual Giving

Marketing & Communications Division

Do you want to shape the future of philanthropy? Transform engagement and build lasting connections? Bring innovative strategies to life? Now is your chance. If you’re a strategic planner who thrives on collaboration, get ready to showcase your talents as an Annual Campaign Strategist where you will drive participation and inspire alumni and […]

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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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