The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) in the search for a Director of Gift Processing.

Reporting to the Controller, the Director of Gift Processing will provide leadership for the Gift Processing unit, comprising a team of eleven professionals, and will be responsible for the accurate recording of donations (gifts and commitments). The Director will serve as the primary contact for gift management, related donor receipts, and confirmation communications for the WFAA, which comprises 300+ staff members. The Gift Processing unit processes some 150,000 transactions per year.

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association exists to promote the welfare of and advance the objectives of the University of Wisconsin–Madison by encouraging the interest, engagement, and financial support of alumni, donors, and friends in the life of the university and with each other. WFAA is a private, nonprofit corporation that encourages individuals and organizations to make gifts to the university and to connect with the UW. Raising $342M in contributions in FY19, the Foundation surpassed the $3.2B goal of its comprehensive campaign for UW-Madison, titled All Ways Forward, in October of this year, and maintains investment portfolios in excess of $4B.

WFAA believes in the value of the University of Wisconsin–Madison–its students, its alumni, Wisconsin, and the world. It works with alumni and friends to advance the UW, now and into the future. Working to support UW–Madison, its culture is collaborative and mission driven. It strives to promote from within, and it values professional growth and volunteer opportunities. Its teams use cutting-edge technology and sophisticated data every day to achieve results. WFAA fosters a comfortable work environment where its employees dress for their day in modern office spaces.

Since its founding in 1848, UW–Madison has been a catalyst for the extraordinary. As a public land-grant university and prolific research institution, its students, staff, and faculty members partake in a world-class education and solve real-world problems. UW–Madison has changed the way the nation takes its vitamins and brought flamingos to Bascom Hill. It has inspired satirists and senators alike. It has fearlessly sifted and winnowed to find today’s truths. And with the Wisconsin Idea as its guiding principle, it is not only changing the 936 acres it calls home—Badgers are also creating a better future for Wisconsin, the nation, and the world.

Just as the university community benefits from differing viewpoints, perspectives, and experiences, inclusion and diversity are imperative for the success of WFAA’s 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. WFAA is committed to treating all people with dignity and respect.  It values diversity and treats all individuals with respect and professionalism by providing a workplace that offers equal employment opportunity for all persons based solely on merit.  In connection with employment opportunities, discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected status under applicable local, state or federal law is not tolerated.

A bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or a related combination of degree and experience is required for this position and at least three years of management experience in nonprofit operations or a senior gift processing role. All applications must be accompanied by a résumé and cover letter responsive to the mission of the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association.