UW School of Medicine and Public Health · 10 hours ago
Alumni and Development Specialist
Madison, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$62K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expThe UW School of Medicine and Public Health is dedicated to enhancing philanthropy and engagement among its alumni and supporters. The Development Specialist will support strategic initiatives to strengthen donor relationships and enhance alumni giving through the planning and execution of impactful programs and events.
EducationHealth CareHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Monitors, organizes, and updates donor records, and implements operating policies and procedures
Schedules logistics and secures resources for event and program activities, facilities, participants, and vendors adhering to established timelines and expectations
Assists with the development of strategic planning initiatives and objectives, program budgets, and monitors activity to ensure adherence to established guidelines
Collects, prepares, and analyzes donor information and event data and provides subsequent recommendations for improvement and enhancement
Serves as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders at meetings and activities to advocate for and promote the interests of the unit
Assists with the design, development, and delivery of marketing and communication materials and other event publications to promote development events and programs
Drive student engagement by planning events, coordinating volunteer opportunities, and supporting philanthropy programs that foster leadership and school connection
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 2 years of experience in fundraising, alumni relations, or a related field
Demonstrated experience building and managing a donor pipeline, including prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Experience interacting directly with donors, including making or supporting gift asks
Proven ability to plan and execute events (in-person and/or virtual) that engage alumni, donors, or students
Preferred
Experience working with alumni donors or within a higher education
Experience planning student-facing or community-building programs that foster connection and engagement
Comfort using CRM or advancement databases (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, or similar) to track donor activity and outcomes
Demonstrated success in closing gifts or moving prospects through the donor lifecycle
Familiarity with donor stewardship best practices and annual giving strategies
Experience coordinating volunteers or alumni leaders
Ability to analyze donor data and use insights to inform outreach and strategy
Experience with event budgeting, vendor coordination, and post-event evaluation
Comfort representing the organization in one-on-one meetings, small groups, and public settings
Benefits
Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Competitive insurances and savings accounts
Retirement benefits
Company
UW School of Medicine and Public Health
UW School of Medicine and Public Health offers graduate programs, health professions programs, and innovative research. It is a sub-organization of University of Wisconsin-Madison.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Aisha Liebenow
HR Business Partner
Amanda Joncas, M.A.
Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
2025-11-03
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