Jennifer McFarland

Jennifer McFarland serves as the Vice President and Managing Group Leader for Development at the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association, specializing in transformational, major, and legacy giving, while also creating unique stewardship experiences for donors. With a career spanning over two decades in philanthropic advisory roles, Jennifer has held various senior positions within the organization, focusing on estate and strategic planned gifts, donor relations, and managing teams dedicated to gift planning. Prior to joining the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association, Jennifer was the Development Director for the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, overseeing corporate sponsorships and grants. Jennifer holds a Master of Arts in Business with a concentration in Arts Administration from the Wisconsin School of Business and a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance from the University of Arkansas.