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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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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
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.

 

 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS THE CHAPTER

Event Logistics Specialist
(Can be located in Cincinnati, Columbus, or Independence, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Louisville, KY)
Full-Time Hybrid

The Event Logistics Specialist is an integral member of the Marketing Team who executes the Chapter’s internal event strategy with a focus and concentration on logistics. This role supports in the creation of chapter wide shared resources, cost savings methods and the overall guest experiences. Events include all organization-sponsored ticketed events, community events and higher revenue generating events across the Chapter.

Qualified candidates will have minimum 3 years’ experience managing multiple large events (500+) guests simultaneously and independently with demonstrated fundraising and guest experience mindset. We're looking for someone with superb time management skills, a project management background, and budget management and negotiation skills.

Click HERE to apply.

 

Advancement Director of Corporate Engagement  
(Can be located in Cincinnati, Columbus, or Independence, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Louisville, KY)
Full-Time Hybrid, Management

We're looking for an innovative individual to lead the Corporate Engagement team at Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Join our team and cultivate relationships with corporate prospects and partners to help grant wishes across our Chapter. This role executes strategies around corporate sponsorships, cause marketing partnerships, employee engagement initiatives, internal event sponsorship and other corporate donor engagement opportunities to advance our mission. The right candidate has 7+ years’ work experience in development, including experience with annual campaigns and public relations and knowledge of fund development.

Click HERE to apply.

 

Mission Logistics Specialist   
(Can be located in Cincinnati or Columbus, OH; or Indianapolis, IN)
Full-Time Hybrid

Join our Fulfillment team and help plan and execute life-changing wishes! In this role, you will carry a caseload of assigned wishes, manage wish logistics, and work with peers to enhance the overall wish experience.

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INDIANA ONLY 

Advancement Officer 
(Indianapolis)
Full-Time 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.

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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

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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