Associate Director of Development, College of Engineering

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 development professional to support the College of Engineering (CoE). The Director of Development will be responsible for qualifying, cultivating and soliciting major gift prospects. This development position is an integral part of a highly collaborative, energetic, and innovative development team for the UW-Madison College of Engineering. This is a hybrid role that will require you to work in Madison, WI office at least two days weekly. The College of Engineering is one of the University’s major units, with more than 4,500 students and over 50,000 alumni. Development efforts strive to involve alumni and friends in the life of the departments and the College, resulting in their increased engagement and philanthropic support. 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 s...