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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 out our current open positions. 

Employment  

There are no current job openings. For inquiries, reach out at [email protected]

Internships

For internship inquiries, reach out to Cristina Anderson.

Cristina Anderson
Volunteer Engagement Manager 
[email protected] 
605.335.8000 
800.640.9198 

Our Board of Directors
Rae Morlan

Rae Morlan

Chair

First Premier Bank, Sioux Falls, SD
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Christie Lloyd Ernst

Vice-Chair

Lloyd Companies, Sioux Falls, SD
Mike Fuchs

Mike Fuchs

Treasurer

Wipfli LLC, Missoula, MT
chris halverson

Chris Halverson

Secretary

Bridgeford Trust, Sioux Falls, SD
Our Medical Advisors
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Dr. Aaron Audet

Medical Advisor

Family Medicine Doctor, Billings Clinic, Billings Montana
Dr. Kimberly Balay

Dr. Kimberly Balay

Medical Advisor

Monument Health Hospital, Rapid City, SD
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Dr. Katie D'Ardenne

Medical Advisor

Pediatrician, Bozeman MT Health Pediatric Clinic, Belgrade MT
Dr. Rick Kooima

Dr. Rick Kooima

Medical Advisor

Avera McGreevy Clinic, Sioux Falls, SD
Dr. Clark Likness

Dr. Clark Likness

Medical Advisor

Retired, Brown Clinic, Watertown, SD
Dr. James Wallace

Dr. James Wallace

Medical Advisor

Sanford Children's Specialty Clinic, Sioux Falls, SD
Managing Our Funds

Make-A-Wish South Dakota & Montana 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. 

Montana 

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 of Montana spent 75% of every dollar on wish granting and related program expenses. Only 15% of every dollar was spent on management and general costs and 11% was allocated to fundraising. For full financial details please review our most recent FY19 Audited Financial Statements or our latest 990

South Dakota 

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 of South Dakota spent 83% of every dollar on wish granting and related program expenses. For full financial details please review our most recent FY19 Audited Financial Statements or our latest 990.

FY20 Form 990 

FY21 Form 990

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