Our Chapter
On This Page
Our People
Careers & Internships
At Make-A-Wish, we are more than a great place to work — our work is life-changing. We are an inclusive and diverse group of people who, through a mosaic of backgrounds, thought and experiences, are united in purposeful work. We are fueled and guided by our values — values that are represented in the inspired people we work with and the life-changing work we do, every day.
We are always on the lookout for great talent who share in our passion. If you are interested in a career or internship with Make-A-Wish, check out our current open positions.
Employment
We are currently seeking placement for the following positions.
Review the job descriptions here:
- South Dakota & Montana: Medical Outreach & Intake Manager
- South Dakota & Montana: Volunteer Engagement Manager
- South Dakota & Montana: Development Officer
Internships
We are currently seeking placement for the following internships.
Our Board of Directors

Steven Morgans
Chair

Rae Morlan
First Vice-Chair

Christie Lloyd Ernst
Second Vice-Chair

Mike Fuchs
Treasurer

Chris Halverson
Secretary

Jessica Aguilar
Board Member
Our Medical Advisors

Dr. Aaron Audet
Medical Advisor

Dr. Kimberly Balay
Medical Advisor

Dr. Katie D'Ardenne
Medical Advisor

Dr. Cara M. Hamilton
Medical Advisor

Dr. Rick Kooima
Medical Advisor

Dr. Clark Likness
Medical Advisor

Dr. James Wallace
Medical Advisor
Managing Our Funds
Make-A-Wish South Dakota & Montana 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.
Montana
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 2019 audit results, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Montana spent 75% of every dollar on wish granting and related program expenses. Only 15% of every dollar was spent on management and general costs and 11% was allocated to fundraising. For full financial details please review our most recent FY19 Audited Financial Statements or our latest 990.
South Dakota
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 2019 audit results, Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Dakota spent 83% of every dollar on wish granting and related program expenses. For full financial details please review our most recent FY19 Audited Financial Statements or our latest 990.
Media Center
Access news releases, background information and recent news about Make-A-Wish and connect with our Communications team.

In the News & Blogs
Newspaper and magazine articles, blogs and other media often tell stories about wishes.
Social Platforms
Contact Us
Make-A-Wish® South Dakota & Montana
Sioux Falls, SD 57104