Anna January joined Wisconsin Watch in November 2023 as the director of institutional giving. As the director of philanthropy, she oversees Wisconsin Watch’s institutional and major giving programs. She leads fundraising efforts to cultivate relationships with foundations, corporations and philanthropic organizations to generate sustainable funding to support the newsroom’s mission. She has previously worked in fundraising at PBS Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin-Division of the Arts, and Madison Children’s Museum. January has a background in philanthropy, arts administration, grants, and community development. She has a master’s degree in art history and communication studies from McGill University, where she also completed a Fulbright Research Scholarship. She is currently serving as president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals-Greater Madison chapter and serves on the Madison Arts Commission.