Director, Badger Founders Network — Global Alumni Entrepreneurs

Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with 10% company match

Hybrid work location: Madison

Job summary

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) is seeking a Director, Entrepreneurs Network, to shape and grow a global community of UW–Madison alumni founders, innovators, investors, and startup leaders. This hybrid role partners across WFAA, the Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Hub, and campus colleagues to build scalable programs and meaningful experiences in Madison and nationwide.

You will lead development of engagement strategies, volunteer leadership, and community-based initiatives to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years in business development, entrepreneurship, alumni relations or related fields.
• Proven success building and sustaining professional communities.
• Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM for engagement and reporting.
• Ability to analyze data and translate insights into engagement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, launch, and growth of the Badger Founders Network.
• Develop scalable operating models and volunteer leadership structures.
• Create data-informed engagement strategies connecting founders with UW and initiatives.
• Collaborate across WFAA, campus partners, and external stakeholders.
• Represent WFAA at events and travel as needed.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

CRM & data analysis

Program leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Event management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

CRM platforms

Marketing automation

Job description

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) is seeking a Director, Entrepreneurs Network, to shape and grow a global community of UW–Madison alumni founders, innovators, investors, and startup leaders. This hybrid role partners across WFAA, the Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Hub, and campus colleagues to build scalable programs and meaningful experiences in Madison and nationwide.

You will lead development of engagement strategies, volunteer leadership, and community-based initiatives to