Careers at WFAA

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Our Job Openings

Director / Senior Director of Development, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Development Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is recruiting for a development professional to support the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS).  The Director of Development is responsible for directly identifying, qualifying, engaging, and soliciting high-capacity prospects for major gift support in the amount of […]

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Director / Senior Director of Development, College of Letters & Science

Development Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW-Madison, is recruiting for a development professional to support the College of Letters & Science.  The Director of Development is responsible for directly identifying, qualifying, engaging, and soliciting high-capacity prospects for major gift support in the amount of $25,000 or […]

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Director of Development / Senior Director 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 seeking a development professional to support Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences within the Wisconsin Medicine Advancement Group.  The development professional will build the major gifts program for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences through the […]

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Director of Development, Wisconsin School of Business (WSB)

Development Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is seeking a Director of Development to support and grow the annual and major gifts program benefitting the Wisconsin School of Business. While employed by WFAA and reporting to a Managing Senior Director of Development at WFAA.   […]

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Event Manager

Alumni Relations & Engagement Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) is recruiting for a dynamic and detailed Event Manager to join the Alumni Relations and Engagement team.  The Event Manager works with WFAA and UW-Madison colleagues to plan and execute constituent engagement activity. The Event Manager works to understand client needs and apply best practices to create high-quality, […]

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Executive Administrative Assistant

Investments Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)* is recruiting for a detailed Executive Administrative Assistant (internal job title: Investments Office Coordinator).  The Executive Administrative Assistant provides administrative support for the University of Wisconsin Foundation (UWF) Investments office team.  In this important role you will be responsible for administrative support, visitor relations, administrative coverage, expense reporting and […]

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Grandparents University Counselors | Summer 2023

Alumni Relations & Engagement Division

Be apart of a great tradition at UW – Madison! The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association is looking for 25 Grandparents University® (GPU) Counselors beginning June 14th!   Grandparents University® (GPU) Counselors are ambassadors of WFAA and UW-Madison. They lead participants to campus locations and are available to offer general assistance to participants and GPU instructors. Counselors are […]

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Graphic Designer (Limited Term Employment)

Marketing & Communications Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) is recruiting for a Limited Term Employment (LTE) Graphic Designer to join the Creative team for approximately 6-9 months.  In this role you will, produce innovative design solutions that combine both written and visual elements in touch points across multiple platforms. Work within cross-functional teams employing the creative process […]

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Marketing / Senior Marketing Coordinator

Marketing & Communications Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the UW-Madison, is recruiting for a Marketing / Senior Marketing Coordinator to join the Marketing & Communications team. The Marketing / Senior Marketing Coordinator provides marketing support and intelligence by leading the execution of mid-sized marketing plans and projects to achieve […]

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Production Artist / Graphic Designer (6-9 months Limited Term Employment)

Marketing & Communications Division

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) is recruiting for a Production Artist / Graphic Designer to join the Creative team for approximately 6-9 months. In this role you will, produce innovative design solutions that combine both written and visual elements in touch points across multiple platforms. Work within cross-functional teams employing the creative process to meet […]

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Visitor Engagement & Operations Associate (8-15 hours/week)

Alumni Relations & Engagement Division

Want to work in an exciting space on campus? Apply to be a part of the Alumni Relations & Engagement team at the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)!   We are looking for 5 dynamic Visitor Engagement and Operations Associates (VEOA) that will help visitors discover Alumni Park/One Alumni Place.  As a VEOA,  you will […]

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