Director of Development / Senior Director of Development - California Regional Officer

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 / Senior Director of Development to lead major gift fundraising across the state of California.

You’ll manage a portfolio of prospects, cultivate relationships with high‑priority alumni and parents, and secure significant philanthropic commitments to support UW–Madison. Success in this position requires strong relationship‑building skills, sound judgment, and the ability to represent a wide range of campus priorities with clarity and purpose.

This is a newly created position, and you will join a growing team of Regional Directors of Development and university‑wide fundraisers. You will work closely with colleagues across WFAA to identify opportunities, develop regional strategies, and strengthen donor engagement throughout California.

We can hire for this position at either the Director of Development or Senior Director of Development level, depending on the selected candidate’s skills and experience.

Please note: Although this role focuses on California, it is not based in California. Frequent travel to the region will be expected. Remote work is available only in the following WFAA‑approved states: Wisconsin, Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, and Texas. Preference will be given to candidates based in Wisconsin, Colorado, or Arizona.