Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are on a quest to bring every eligible child's wish to life, because a wish is an integral part of a child's treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness. Together, generous donors, supporters, staff, and volunteers grant wishes to our kids. Since 1984, Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas has granted more than 6,500 wishes to local children across 40 counties across central and south Texas.

Employment

Are you looking to be part of something truly special? Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas is hiring! At Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas, we are more than a great place to work—our work is life-changing! We are fueled and guided by our core values of inclusion, joy, excellence, integrity, and collaboration.

We're seeking candidates for two key development roles based in our South Texas regional office in San Antonio.

Interested candidates are invited to apply online. Please visit our online job portal.

Director of Development
The Director of Development is a key leader on the development team, driving the organization’s fundraising efforts in San Antonio and South Texas. This position oversees the identification, cultivation, and stewardship of relationships with individuals, businesses, foundations, and organizations to secure sponsorships, partnerships, grants, and philanthropic gifts. The Director manages the South Texas Development Manager, with a combined revenue goal of $1.25 million+ annually. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience, proven supervisory skills, and strong strategic and project management abilities.

Development Manager
The Development Manager plays a critical role in advancing the fundraising efforts of Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas. This position is responsible for the planning, execution, and evaluation of the chapter’s signature events and third-party fundraisers in the San Antonio and Laredo regions, with a targeted annual revenue goal of $600,000+. We’re looking for a passionate and driven professional with 2+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience.

Internships

Looking for an internship? Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas internships are designed for college students seeking to gain hands-on work experience in the nonprofit industry. This is an unpaid internship intended to fulfill academic course credits through most colleges and universities.

Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas has offices in Austin and San Antonio. Our interns have the flexibility to work remotely/from home but will be expected to work in one of our regional office locations at least one day per week. All internships require the individual to be residing in Austin or San Antonio areas throughout the duration of the internship period for in-person activities, such as wish reveals and fundraising events.

Please check back, as internship opportunities will be posted in the spring.

Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas 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 2019 audit results, Make-A-Wish Foundation Central & South Texas spent 83% of every dollar on wish granting and related program expenses. Only 5.5% of every dollar was spent on management and general costs and 11.5% was allocated to fundraising. For full financial details please review our most recent:

• FY23 990 Form
• MAW CSTX FY23 Audit.pdf
• Annual Report 2022_Web.pdf
• MAW CSTX Public_990 FY 22.pdf
• 2021 MAWF of CSTX Form 990.pdf
  FY20 & FY21 Audited Financial Statements.pdf
  2021 Annual Report.pdf
• FY20 Impact Report
• 2020 MAWF of CSTX Form 990.pdf

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