What You’ll Do

Lead Technology & Data Strategy

· Shape and execute the Foundation’s technology and data strategy within a shared-services environment supporting University Advancement and affiliated organizations.

· Serve as a trusted advisor to Foundation and Advancement leadership, translating technology investments, risks, and opportunities into clear, decision-ready insights.

· Establish governance and prioritization frameworks that balance shared needs with strong stewardship of donor data and institutional trust.

Optimize Salesforce & the Advancement Technology Ecosystem

· Lead the transition from post-implementation to full optimization of Salesforce/Affinaquest, improving fundraising performance, donor stewardship, and operational efficiency.

· Own a prioritized roadmap of enhancements, automation, integrations, and workflow improvements.

· Apply disciplined project and change-management practices to ensure adoption, sustainability, and measurable value.

Strengthen Data, Analytics & Decision Support

· Establish data governance standards, data-quality routines, and ownership across systems.

· Enable reliable reporting and analytics that support portfolio management, pipeline health, campaign planning, and leadership decision-making.

· Promote operational rigor through documentation, standardization, and continuous data improvement.

Steward Security, Risk & Resilience

· Sustain and strengthen the Foundation’s information security posture, embedding security and resilience into enterprise risk management.

· Maintain standards for access control, monitoring, staff security awareness, and vendor oversight.

· Formalize and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

Lead a High-Performing IT Team

· Lead, coach, and support a small, multi-skilled IT team in a lean environment, balancing strategic leadership with targeted hands-on engagement.

· Partner effectively with external vendors while maintaining strong internal ownership and accountability.

· Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture grounded in trust, transparency, and mission alignment.

What We’re Looking For

· Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field (advanced degree a plus).

· Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in IT, systems, or data-focused roles.

· Demonstrated leadership through people management, project leadership, vendor oversight, and/or cross-functional initiatives.

· Deep experience with Salesforce; Affinaquest or advancement-technology experience strongly preferred.

· Strong grounding in data governance, reporting, analytics, and information security.

· A clear, collaborative communicator who builds trust and translates complex technology topics into accessible insights.

Why This Role Stands Out

· Strategic visibility: Direct reporting relationship to the President and engagement with senior leadership and board-level stakeholders.

· Real impact: Ownership of systems and data that directly support philanthropy, stewardship, and institutional mission.

· Balance of strategy and craft: A role that values thoughtful leadership and hands-on problem-solving.

· Purpose-driven work: Technology in service of education, research, and community impact.

What’s In It For You?

· 403(b) with 7.5% employer contribution

· Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

· Long-Term Disability Coverage

· Life Insurance

· Flexible Spending Account

· Parental Leave

· Free heated-garage parking

· Modern workspace with sit/stand desks and Herman Miller chairs

· Casual Fridays and a relaxed, friendly team culture

· Monthly fresh organic fruit in the office

· Annual holiday party + summer picnic

· Optional Aflac insurance

Salary: Competitive salary based on experience

About UWM Foundation:

The UWM Foundation serves as the philanthropic and commercialization backbone of UW–Milwaukee, one of only 32 universities nationally recognized for combined excellence in research, access, and community engagement.

As UW-Milwaukee’s institutionally partnered foundation, we harness private philanthropy and organizational flexibility to robustly complement public funding to address urgent needs, accelerate innovation, expand opportunity, and strengthen our community. Since 1974, the Foundation has supported UWM’s educational, literary, and scientific endeavors by managing and distributing gifts that benefit students, faculty, programs, and the broader community. The UWM Foundation also provides leadership and oversight to its affiliated organizations: the UWM Alumni Association, the UWM Real Estate Foundation and the UWM Research Foundation.

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The UWM Foundation is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.