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Seth Tindall
Seth Tindall

Board Chair

Oregon-Branch Banking Market Leader, U.S. Bank
Michelle Borke
Michelle Borke

Board Secretary

Regional Vice President, L.S West - Starbucks Coffee Company
Trent Tyree
Trent Tyree

Board Treasurer

Chief Operating Officer - Tyree Oil
Emerging Leaders Board
Brock Argyropoulos

Member

Special Projects Manager for Pahlisch Homes
Brandon Barkley

Member

Manager Strategic Finance - USAble Life
Sara Berard, CSR

Member

Print and Promotional Strategies
Amanda Deats

Member

Sr. Marketing Coordinator and Outreach Specialist – Bremik Construction
Jeff Granger

Member

Assistant Winemaker - Natalie’s Estate Winery
Brian Hansen

Member

Owner/General Manager – Bull Mountain Heating
Ambassador Board
Ross Carey

Member

Executive Vice President, Metropolitan Banking - U.S. Bank
John Davidson

Member

President & CEO - Davidson Benefits Planning, LLC
Neil Grubb

Member

Owner - Craftwork Plumbing
William Hergenhan

Member

Chief Financial Officer - Foundation Fitness
Matt Hire

Member

Director of Strategic Accounts - Paxata
Rick Hogue

Member

Vice President & Financial Advisor - RBC Wealth Management
Careers & Internships
Employment Opportunities

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 below for current open positions. 

Employment Opportunities

Event Giving Manager

Make-A-Wish® Oregon is looking to fill the role of Event Giving Manager to coordinate and execute peer-to-peer and external events, including the Make-A-Wish Oregon Trailblaze Challenge and Youth Fundraising Programs. This role will support key Make-A-Wish events and campaigns such as Wish Ball, Golf for Wishes, World Wish Month, and the Wish Upon a Car Raffle. They will be responsible for recruiting new partners and soliciting event-related gifts, personally raising $500,000+ annually through events. This position is part of a collaborative team and will work closely with communications, marketing, and mission staff members to create opportunities for transformational giving. This position reports to the VP of Development. Salary range is $60,000 - $63,000. Benefits included.   

For a full job description click here.

Email cover letter, resume and three references to [email protected]. Please use the subject line “EVENT GIVING MANAGER_YOUR FIRST NAME-YOUR LAST NAME” when applying. No phone calls please. Open until filled.  

 

Intern Opportunities

Internship Opportunities 

We offer internship opportunities for college students interested in volunteer management, program services, marketing, public relations, fundraising and events. Internships are unpaid. Make-A-Wish will provide college credit for completing a 200-hour internship. Internship seasons are based on standard academic semesters. For more information, please email [email protected].

Current internship openings:

Not currently accepting any interns. 

Managing Our Funds

Make-A-Wish Oregon 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. We take our responsibility for the monies donated to our cause very seriously and are pleased to confirm that as of Q2 of FY23, the Make-A-Wish Foundation Oregon spent 81% of every dollar on wish granting and related program expenses. Only 5% of every dollar was spent on management and general costs and 14% was allocated to fundraising. For full financial details please review our most recent FY23 Audited Financial Statements, or our latest 990.  

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Evelyn's wish to go to the Oregon Coast with her family.

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