Our Chapter

Senior Leadership Team
Juli Miller - OKI
Juli Miller (she/her)

Chief Mission Officer

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

Vice President of Advancement

Located in central Indiana
My Wish
I wish to sing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl
Katie Ferrell
Katie Ferrell (she/her)

Vice President of Marketing & Community Engagement

Located in Headquarters
My Wish
I wish to have a Home Alone experience at the Plaza Hotel in NYC
Caitlyn Haddenhorst
Caitlyn Haddenhorst

Vice President of Mission Delivery

Located in southern Ohio
My Wish
I wish to go snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef.
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Tymesha Sene

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Located in Headquarters
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 Member, Governance & Compensation Committee, Finance Committee

Owner, Payne & Tompkins Renovations & Design
Jeff McFarland

Governing Board Member, Finance Committee Chair, Governance & Compensation Committee

Audit Assurance Partner, Deloitte
Jessica Nickloy

Governing Board Member, Mission Committee Chair

CEO, The Etica Group, Inc.
Jackie Hausfeld

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

Retired Vice President, Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Barb Hess

Governing Board Member, Governance & Compensation Committee Chair

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 2022 audit results. For full financial details please review our most recent FY22 Audited Financial Statements, FY23 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
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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.

 

MULTI-LOCATION CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Mission Discovery Specialist
(Cincinnati, Columbus, or Indianapolis; Full-Time Hybrid)

Help wish kids explore their options and discover their wish! You will serve as the organization’s primary contact with the wish family throughout the onboarding experience to determine and understand their wish. This position is responsible for working with the child’s medical team and family to set the expectations to provide the best experience and fit for each of our wish kids. 

To apply, click HERE.

 

Research Qualification Specialist 
(Cincinnati, Columbus, or Independence, OH, Indianapolis, IN, or Louisville, KY; Full-Time Hybrid)

Join our Analytics and Reporting team to mine and identify key prospects within our database to reengage, qualify, and elevate to our fundraising team. You will help maintain donor records, track activity, and source contact information from potential donors. The right candidate will have 2–5 years of experience in fundraising and revenue generation through annual campaigns 

To apply, click HERE.

 

Mission Logistics Specialist
(Cincinnati, Columbus, or Independence, OH, Indianapolis, IN, or Louisville, KY; Full-Time Hybrid)

Help us grant wishes for children with critical illnesses in your community! You will fulfill children’s wish experiences, primarily by supporting the fulfillment team in granting wishes by carrying a caseload of assigned wishes. 

To apply, click HERE.


KENTUCKY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Advancement Officer
(Louisville, Kentucky; Full-Time Hybrid)

We're looking for a proven fundraiser to join our advancement team in central Kentucky. In this role, you will help engage new partners to support the Make-A-Wish mission and cultivate and grow existing relationships with supporters. The right candidate will have 3-5 years of work experience in the fundraising space and be an active member in the community.

To apply, click HERE.


OHIO CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Advancement Officer
(Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio: Full-Time Hybrid)

We're looking for a proven fundraiser to join our advancement team in central Ohio. In this role, you will help engage new partners to support the Make-A-Wish mission and cultivate and grow existing relationships with supporters. The right candidate will have 3-5 years of work experience in the fundraising space and be an active member in the community.

To apply for Columbus, click HERE.

To apply for Cincinnati, click HERE.


INDIANA CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Advancement Officer 
(Indianapolis, Hybrid)

We're looking for a proven fundraiser to join the central Indiana market team for the largest chapter of Make-A-Wish in the country! In this role, you will help engage new partners to support the Make-A-Wish mission and cultivate and grow existing relationships with supporters. The right candidate will have 3-5 years of work experience in the fundraising space and be an active member in the community.

Click HERE to apply.

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INTERN WITH
MAKE-A-WISH

We are now accepting internship applications! 

To view our intern opportunities please log in to your school's Handshake Portal to locate our Make-A-Wish job posting.

Questions? Contact Tymesha Sene at [email protected].

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