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City of Columbus (WI)

Recreation Director

Columbus, WI

$59K - $74K/yr

The Director promotes and maintains working relationships with local agencies in order to render ... Advertise programming and special events for the department. Works closely with the Columbus Area ...

Reach DANE

Site Director

Madison, WI · On-site

$32/hr

Valid Wisconsin Driver's License with adequate insurance WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Site Director, you'll lead comprehensive programming by: * Providing site leadership to create safe, nurturing ...

Reach Dane

Site Director

Madison, WI · On-site

$32/hr

Valid Wisconsin Driver's License with adequate insurance WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Site Director, you'll lead comprehensive programming by: * Providing site leadership to create safe, nurturing ...

Reach DANE

Site Director

Madison, WI

$32/hr

Valid Wisconsin Driver's License with adequate insurance WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Site Director, you'll lead comprehensive programming by: * Providing site leadership to create safe, nurturing ...

FDRsafety, LLC

Safety Director

Madison, WI · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

FDRsafety is seeking a Safety Director near Madison, WIfor a large contractor in the construcion ... Bachelor's degree in health and safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or related field ...

Collabera

Engineering project manager

Madison, WI · On-site

... direct placement services to global 2000 corporations. For consultants and employees, Collabera ... Engineering project manager Location: Madison, WI 53718 Qualifications Critical Needs: BS ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for director engineering in Middleton, WI is $195,401.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $142,000.00 and $253,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Director Engineering job openings in Middleton, WI as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $195,401 per year, or $93.9 per hour.

Director of Development, Foundation Relations, College of Engineering

Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association

Madison, WI • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Overview
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA), the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is seeking a relationship-driven and strategic Director of Development, Foundation Relations to support the College of Engineering.This role is ideal for a collaborative fundraiser who enjoys connecting innovative academic and research priorities with philanthropic foundations that want to make a meaningful impact.
In this role, you will build, manage, and steward strategic relationships with philanthropic foundations to advance the academic, research, and engagement priorities of the College of Engineering. You will work closely with college leadership, faculty, staff, and WFAA colleagues to identify funding opportunities, develop compelling proposals, and communicate the impact of foundation support. This position will be a combination of remote, in-office, and on-site work environments.
Who is WFAA?
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association is a private, nonprofit corporation that encourages individuals and organizations to make gifts to the university and to connect with the UW. In 2014, the UW Foundation merged with the Wisconsin Alumni Association® to better serve a growing population of UW alumni and donors. We believe that private support grows out of good relationships between campus leaders, faculty, and program staff who need support, and the alumni and friends who want to invest in UW-Madison. We provide important engagement opportunities to link UW-Madison alumni to each other and to their alma mater, building a strong community of Badgers.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Just as the university community benefits from differing viewpoints, perspectives, and experiences, inclusion and diversity are imperative for the success of our mission. WFAA values people and the differences that they bring to the organization, and creates an environment in which all staff members and constituents feel respected and have opportunities to thrive.
Essential Functions
  • Identifying and cultivating new relationships with foundations that support the programming and research goals of the College and its constituent departments and schools;
  • Coordinating, managing and advancing existing relationships with external foundation funding partners;
  • Developing strong collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and leveraging those relationships to result in successful funding opportunities;
  • Working with the dean, associate deans, department chairs, faculty, and staff to identify, develop, and submit funding proposals;
  • Facilitating stewardship of awarded funds, including required reporting by funding partners and communicating research and programming impact to internal and external stakeholders;
  • Creating and presenting concise, readily understood presentations of complex materials;
  • Maintaining knowledge of current best practices and trends in foundation-based philanthropy;
  • Successfully articulating department and College research and programming priorities to internal and external stakeholders;
  • Understanding and accessing resources within WFAA to support the fund development process.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional work experience
  • Experience working in a university setting and an understanding of research/programs engineering fields
  • 3 + years of experience in fundraising from philanthropic foundations
  • Advanced oral and written communication skills, including grant writing skills.
  • Ability to create and deliver concise informational presentations is required.
  • Ability to meet travel requirements (25%)

Other Qualifications:
  • Intellectual curiosity paired with an advanced ability to think creatively and independently about concepts requiring advanced analytical skills.
  • Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results.
  • Must be self-motivated, take initiative, and lead work independently.

At WFAA, we are dedicated to creating an inspiring, creative, and respectful work environment for our employees. We offer competitive pay and an outstanding benefits program, including a generous 10% 401k contribution after just one year of service! Join us and be part of a team that values your growth and well-being. Click here to learn more about our employee benefits!
*The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer *The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (advanceuw.org) is the "doing business as" name of the merged organization comprising the University of Wisconsin Foundation (supportuw.org) and the Wisconsin Alumni Association (uwalumni.com). Its legal corporate name is registered as the University of Wisconsin Foundation.

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