Senior Development Program Manager — Hybrid Donor Relations

Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% 401k contribution

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association is seeking a Senior Development Program Specialist or Development Program Manager to join our development operations team in Madison. You will support donor identification, cultivation, and stewardship across Veterinary Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and UW Athletics in a collaborative environment.

The role requires strong organization, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to work in a hybrid on-site setting in Madison, WI at least two days per

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combo of education and work experience.
• 2+ years for Senior Development Program Specialist or 5+ years for Development Program Manager in higher education, nonprofit or fundraising.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison to campus partners and manage donor communications and inquiries.
• Coordinate with advancement teams on events, board meetings, and communications.
• Collaborate with BI and development teams for data-driven donor stewardship.
• Plan and execute donor visits, travel, and hosting logistics as needed.
• Assist with gift documentation and CRM data entry; support KPI tracking.
• Provide project management support and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Proactivity

Teamwork

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Canva

Job description

Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association is seeking a Senior Development Program Specialist or Development Program Manager to join our development operations team in Madison. You will support donor identification, cultivation, and stewardship across Veterinary Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and UW Athletics in a collaborative environment.

The role requires strong organization, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to work in a hybrid on-site setting in Madison, WI at least two days per