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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 help develop and implement a major gifts program benefitting a new program in the Department of Computer Sciences in the College of Letters & Science (L&S) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Employed by WFAA and reporting to a Managing Senior Director for L&S, the Associate Director of Development will work closely with the leadership of the Computer Sciences Department, along with the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS) and WFAA staff as appropriate. The Associate Director of Development will be responsible for qualifying, cultivating and soliciting major gifts in a portfolio comprised, primarily, of alumni from the Computer Sciences Department—with some exposure to prospects aligned with CDIS and the College of Letters & Science in an assigned geographic region. A hybrid or remote work arrangement can be considered for this position.
L & S is the University’s core academic unit, with approximately 17,000 undergraduates, 4,000 graduate students, 950 faculty and 217,000 alumni. Its 39 departments encompass the arts and humanities, social sciences and physical sciences. In 2021, L&S received more than 12,000 gifts and pledges totaling more than $121 million. More information about L&S is available at http://www.ls.wisc.edu. Under the L&S umbrella, the Computer Sciences Department is home to UW-Madison’s largest academic major and resides within The School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences—UW-Madison’s newest and fastest growing academic division.
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.
Responsibilities - Prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gift prospects;
- Working collaboratively within L&S team where each development officer travels to multiple locations but has a key strategic focus in one geographic region;
- Works with Computer Sciences, and the School of CDIS to support their development efforts;
- Working with WFAA research and to coordinate strategies for prospects.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills required.
- Ability to meet travel requirements (@25%).
Other Qualifications:
- Appreciation of the vital roles played by CS, CDIS and L&S and an interest in promoting their programs;
- Ability to articulate the case for private support with sufficient effectiveness so that individuals understand the vision and strategy of the College and choose to invest in the vision.
- Ability to work independently, in addition to as a member of an effective development team.
- Experience and demonstrated success in fundraising or related activities.
WFAA is committed to provide our employees with an environment that is inspiring, creative and respectful. We offer competitive pay and an excellent benefits program, which includes a 10% 401k contribution after 1 year of service!
*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.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills required.
- Ability to meet travel requirements (@25%).
Other Qualifications:
- Appreciation of the vital roles played by CS, CDIS and L&S and an interest in promoting their programs;
- Ability to articulate the case for private support with sufficient effectiveness so that individuals understand the vision and strategy of the College and choose to invest in the vision.
- Ability to work independently, in addition to as a member of an effective development team.
- Experience and demonstrated success in fundraising or related activities.
WFAA is committed to provide our employees with an environment that is inspiring, creative and respectful. We offer competitive pay and an excellent benefits program, which includes a 10% 401k contribution after 1 year of service!
*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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