Our Chapter

Senior Leadership Team
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Juli Miller (she/her)

President & CEO

Located in central Indiana
My Wish
I wish to have dinner with BonJovi at his restaurant and then watch him in concert
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Dave Pontious (he/him)

Senior Director of Analytics & Reporting

Located in Headquarters
My Wish
I wish to complete my golf course bucket list and play at Augusta, the Old Course in Scotland, and Pebble Beach.
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 FY24 Audited Financial StatementsFY24 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

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.

As a member of our team, you receive​​​ a generous benefits package including:​​ 

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • FSA
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401K and match of 25% of the employee contribution, up to a maximum match of 3% of salary
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Leave of Absence for medical, Parental Leave, and family care based on years of service
  • Potential for Annual Incentive

 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS THE CHAPTER

NEW: Vice President of Marketing & Community Engagement
(Indianapolis, IN; Columbus, OH)
Full-Time Hybrid, Management

This role partners with senior leadership, including the VP of Advancement and VP of Major Gifts, to ensure the organization’s advancement culture and systems effectively drive success, while leading marketing, communications, and brand strategies that align with overall chapter goals. The VP of Marketing and Community Engagement oversees both internal and external event planning and revenue generation, manages content creation for major initiatives, and provides strategic writing and communications support for the CEO and leadership team. Responsibilities include leading and developing the marketing team, implementing brand initiatives, crafting persuasive content across print and digital platforms, managing public-facing communications such as press releases and media appearances, and monitoring the chapter’s reputation. 

Click HERE to apply.

 

Vice President of Advancement  
(Indianapolis, IN; Columbus, OH)
Full-Time Hybrid, Management

This position works closely with the VP of Major Gifts and VP of Marketing and Community Engagement to ensure the organization’s advancement culture, systems, and procedures support overall Advancement execution. This position provides leadership for our Corporate Partnerships and Impact Fund in support of the organization’s revenue goals and mission in every way. Works closely with the CEO and VP of Major Gifts to ensure Advisory Boards are in alignment with Governing Board Gold Standard of operations expectations and supporting the Chapter’s Advancement and Mission Delivery annual goals and objectives.

Click HERE to apply.

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Intern with Make-A-Wish!

Our internships run on the following schedule:

  • Spring: January – May
  • Summer: June – August
  • Fall: September – December 

To apply for an open internship, please email the following information to mawinterns@oki.wish.org:

  • Resume
  • Desired Internship Start Date
  • Desired Internship End Date
  • Number of hours per week
  • Preferred location
    • In-Person options: Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Louisville, or Indianapolis
    • Or remote within Ohio, Kentucky, or Indiana

Our intern supervisors will review applications and reach out to our top candidates. If you have any questions, please email mawinterns@oki.wish.org.

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