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Make-A-Wish Foundation

Maine - Chief Executive Officer

Make-A-Wish Foundation, Maine, New York, United States,


I wish to skydive or scuba dive in BelizeI wish to go to the Great Barrier Reef in AustraliaAt Make-A-WishMaine, 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.For more information about completing an internship with us, check outour Internship Page

.We currently have an opening for a Chief Executive Officer.

Learn More >Our Chapter HistoryFounded by Wayne and Caroline Morong in 1992, the Maine chapter of Make-A-Wish has granted more than 1,850 wishes and serves children in each of Maine’s 16 counties. Through the support of donors and volunteers, Make-A-Wish Maine grants on average one wish every five days.Robbie Seelye, of Calais, was Maine’s first wish child. He received an ATV for his wish in March of 1993. Learn more about our Chapter History .Managing Our FundsMake-A-WishMainefinances endeavors through corporate sponsorships, special events, foundation grants and individual contributions. However, wedo notsolicit 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 Maine, 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 FoundationofMainespent77%of every dollar on wish granting and related program expenses. Only8%of every dollar was spent on management and general costs and14%was allocated to fundraising. For full financial details please review our most recent Audited Financial Statements or our latest 990.We are proud to be a BBBMaineAccredited Charity Seal Holder, having met all 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability.Access news releases, background information and recent news about Make-A-Wish and connect with our Communications team.Newspaper and magazine articles, blogs and other media often tell stories about wishes.Fill out this short form and our Communications team will respond as soon as possible.Access background information about Make-A-Wish, our history, accomplishments, creative assets and more.

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