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Our Chapter

Our Staff

Juli Miller - OKI

Juli Miller (she/her)

Chief Mission Officer

Located in Indiana
My Wish
I wish to have dinner with BonJovi at his restaurant and then watch him in concert
Tymesha Sene - OKI

Tymesha Sene

Executive Assistant to the CEO

My Wish
I wish to open an empowerment center for inner city kids to help them reach their greatest potential

Our Board

David Payne

Governing Board Chair

Owner, Payne & Tompkins Renovations & Design

Jeff McFarland

Finance Committee Chair, Governing Board Member

Audit Assurance Partner, Deloitte

Jessica Nickloy

Indiana Advisory Board Chair, Mission Committee Chair, Governing Board Member

CEO, The Etica Group, Inc.

Grant Mitchell

Southern Ohio Advisory Board Chair, Advisory Board Committee Chair, Governing Board Member

President, Plus Group

Barb Hess

Governance & Compensation Committee Chair, Governing Board Member

Chief HR Officer, CCS Medical

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Managing Our Funds

Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana finances endeavors through corporate sponsorships, special events, foundation grants, and individual contributions. However, we do not solicit funds by telephone and receive no federal or state funding. As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, all contributions are deductible to the extent permitted by law. Our financial statements are audited locally by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP. 

At Make-A-Wish, we take our responsibility for the monies donated to our cause very seriously and are pleased to confirm that according to the fiscal year 2021 audit results. For full financial details please review our most recent FY21 Audited Financial StatementsFY21 Impact Report, or our latest 990.  

We are proud to be a BBB Accredited Charity Seal Holder, having met all 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability. 


 

Careers & Internships

Make-A-Wish Staff

Join our team!  

At Make-A-Wish, we are more than a great place to work — our work is life-changing. Every day, our passionate and caring staff help make wishes come true for children with critical illnesses. We are fueled and guided by our core values of child focus, integrity, impact, innovation, and community. These values were inspired by the people we work with and the life-changing work we do, every day.

Read on to learn about current job openings!


 

Make-A-Wish Staff

Our Advancement Team has an exciting opportunity for an Advancement Associate based out of our Central Indiana (Indianapolis) Office. This isn’t the average fund-raising job. It is a chance to take a role in a shift in thinking that will have lasting, positive benefits for generations of families! In this position, you will be responsible for executing and implementing fundraising strategies that generate revenue so we can grant more wishes for children with critical illnesses across Central Indiana. You will also help support the strategy and execution of market related events and generate awareness for our mission. Must be a skilled relationship-builder with knowledge of the area, and have experience managing or supporting fundraising activities. 

For the full job description and application information, please click here.


Our Advancement Team has an exciting opportunity for an Advancement Associate based out of our Southern Ohio (Cincinnati) Office. Key areas of focus include:

  • Generating low-cost fundraising revenue by successfully executing organizational fundraising strategies honoring established standard methodologies.
  • Building relationships with individuals, businesses and community organizations advancing the Foundation’s profile.
  • Engaging, supporting and coaching volunteers to maximize their fundraising efforts.
  • Internal and External Event support.

For the full job description and application information, please click here.


Our Advancement Team has an exciting opportunity for an Advancement Associate based out of our Northern Ohio (Cleveland) Office. As a member of a Regional Market Team, you will work with board members, volunteers and other key partners to establish and execute a plan for significant growth enabling the chapter to grant at least 1,200 wishes each year. Reporting to the Market Director of Advancement, the ideal candidate must have the ability to generate low-cost fundraising revenue while building relationships with individuals, businesses and community organizations.

For the full job description and application information, please click here.


Our Advancement Team has an exciting opportunity for an Advancement Officer based out of Northwest Indiana. In this remote position, you will be responsible for executing and implementing fundraising strategies that generate revenue so we can grant more wishes for children with critical illnesses across Northwest Indiana. You will also help support the strategy and execution of market related events and generate awareness for our mission. Must be a skilled relationship-builder with knowledge of the area, and have experience managing or supporting fundraising activities.

For the full job description and application information, please click here.


 

We are now accepting internship applications! Click here to view internship opportunities at Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana. 


 

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