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

Senior Accountant / Accountant

Finance 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 Senior Accountant / Accountant. We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of accounting principles relevant to nonprofit organizations. This role requires proficiency in Excel, […]

Security Administrator

Operational Excellence Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is recruiting for a Security Administrator to join our Technical Services & Support Team. The Security Administrator plays a critical role and is responsible for the installation, administration, and troubleshooting of our organization’s security solutions. The primary focus will […]

Stewardship Program Manager, Medical Advancement Group

Development Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is looking for a talented Stewardship Program Manager. The Stewardship Program Manager is an integral project management and support role on the Wisconsin Medicine Stewardship Team. Primary job duties include overseeing the gift acknowledgment program, serving as a […]

Associate Vice President and Managing Director, UW Health Kids/American Family Children’s Hospital (AFCH)

Development Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison and UW Health, is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and experienced Associate Vice President of Development to lead the UW Health Kids program including the American Family Children’s Hospital (AFCH) and the Department of Pediatrics. While employed […]

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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 Managing Director of Research & Prospect Management. 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 chief operating officer. 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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