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A swift mission and transcendent experience is the journey the Make-A-Wish Foundation takes into a child's deepest desire and dream. For truly, to grant a wish is not only to unwrap the gift of a dream, but also to grant inspiration and hope in the midst of their reality. – Veronica, wish mom
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Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships

Make-A-Wish Foundation of America – Phoenix, AZ

Posting Date: May 7, 2008 –  Closing Date: Until filled

This position is responsible for the development and implementation of the Foundation’s new business development efforts including, but not limited to identifying and cultivating potential corporate leads, preparing sales and pitch materials, sponsor negotiations, and contract development. The individual supervises the sponsorship sales team and oversees the incoming lead process to ensure it runs effectively to qualify potential sponsors. The candidate collaborates with chapters and national board members to identify and solicit new corporate cash and in-kind support for the Foundation. The candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree, five years experience in non-profit or public agency fund-raising, sales, or marketing, and two years experience in a supervisory role. Demonstrated ability in national account management, excellent communication and presentation skills, and experience in expense and revenue budgeting required. Ability to travel for job-related duties is a necessity.

Submit resume and cover letter stating the position you’re applying for to:

Human Resources Make-A-Wish Foundation of America
3550 N. Central Avenue, Suite 300 , Phoenix, AZ 85012
   Fax: 602-279-0855       hrSPAMFILTER@wish.org   

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Senior Manager, Training and Development

Make-A-Wish Foundation of America – Phoenix, AZ

Posting Date: May 7, 2008 –  Closing Date: Until filled

This position partners with senior leadership and subject matter experts in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of all training initiatives. The individual serves as a centralized training and development resource to ensure content consistency in all programs, sources suitable training consultants and vendors, and insures that all projects are fully aligned with the Foundation’s strategic initiatives. This position manages the training program to support all functional groups within the organization, and supports the development of leaders and employees by identifying and providing resources, tools, processes and programs to meet identified needs. Bachelor’s degree and five years experience in the design, implementation, and facilitation of learning and development initiatives required. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, the ability to present training materials and facilitate learning sessions, working knowledge of adult learning theory, and familiarity with information technology enabled delivery. In addition, strong relationship building and customer service skills, excellent communication skills, proficiency in MS Office applications, as well as the ability to travel for job-related functions are necessary.

Submit resume and cover letter stating the position you’re applying for to:

Human Resources Make-A-Wish Foundation of America
3550 N. Central Avenue, Suite 300 , Phoenix, AZ 85012
   Fax: 602-279-0855       hrSPAMFILTER@wish.org   

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