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Our People
Other People (Board, etc.)

Brad Ewerth

Board Chair

Ewerth & Associates, CPA, PC, Lincoln

Kelly Hillman

Vice Chair

Union Bank & Trust, Lincoln

Brian Pierce

Treasurer

Great Western Bank

Kayla Hansen

Secretary

Medical Solutions

Brian Ketcham

Past Board Chair

Lindsay Corp.
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. 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Make-A-Wish Nebraska, we believe that people of any race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, faith, religion, age, physical and mental ability, neurodiversity, socioeconomic status, nationality, cultural background, military status, or any other aspect which makes them unique are welcome and important. Together, we continue to build a community that fosters inclusion and values diversity, so that we can equitably grant the wish of every eligible child. Click here to read more about Make-A-Wish Nebraska’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Managing Our Funds

Make-A-Wish® Nebraska 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.  

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, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Nebraska spent 80% of every dollar on wish granting and related program expenses. Only 7% of every dollar was spent on management and general costs and 13% was allocated to fundraising.  

For full financial details please review our most recent Audit and Annual Report:

FY23 Audit

FY23 Annual Report

If you would like a printed version please contact Linda Hogrefe. 

We are proud that Make-A-Wish Nebraska once again holds a 4-Star Rating on Charity Navigator. 

Charity Navigator works to advance a more efficient and responsive philanthropic marketplace by evaluating the financial health of America's largest charities. 

A 4-star rating is Charity Navigator's highest rating and indicates that our organization adheres to sector best practices and executes its mission in a financially efficient way. Attaining a 4-star rating verifies that Make-A-Wish Nebraska exceeds industry standards and outperforms most charities in our cause. We are honored to have received Charity Navigator’s 10th consecutive 4-star rating. Make-A-Wish was also recognized as the #1 Most Trusted Nonprofit Operating Locally across the country by Morning Consult. We are proud to uphold this mark of quality and excellence.

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Access news releases, background information and recent news about Make-A-Wish and connect with our Communications team. 

Media Contact: 

Emily Marston 
Director of Marketing and Communications
1005 S. 107th Ave., Ste. 102, Omaha, NE 68114 
Phone: 402-991-2837
Fax: 402-333-8228 
[email protected] 

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