What We Do

Make-A-Wish® is one of the most recognizable nonprofit brands and leading wish-granting organizations in the world – serving every community in the U.S. and more than 50 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Phoenix, Ariz., Make-A-Wish America, our National Office, is instrumental in guiding wish-granting standards for all U.S. chapters, raising funds at a national level, providing legal support, driving brand awareness and establishing the overall direction for the organization.

While our National Office provides infrastructure and support, our chapters are the force bringing our mission to life – meeting wish families and making wishes come true. Together, we are a united group of diverse, inspired talent and leadership who work interdependently to create life-changing experiences for children battling critical illnesses. Locally focused on wish kids, we are having a global impact.

Make-A-Wish America Departments

Brand Advancement

Brand Advancement

Elevates our brand and optimizes enterprise marketing activities. 

Chapter Advancement

Chapter Advancement

Advances chapters through strategic assessment and ongoing counsel and support.

Corporate Alliances

Corporate Alliances 

Generates and develops support from national corporate partners. 

Development

Development

Provides best-in-class donor experience.

Finance and Operations

Finance and Operations

Ensures the financial health and functioning of Make-A-Wish America.

Human Resources

Human Resources

Recruits, retains and develops inspired people who transform lives. 

Information Technology

Information Technology

Develops solutions and provides technological infrastructure and applications. 

Legal

Legal

Oversees our legal affairs and provides guidance to chapters. 

Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning

Leverages data to align strategy and drive growth for the enterprise. 

We are driven to grant life-changing wishes for every eligible child. Every day is meaningful, humbling and inspirational.