Make-A-Wish (An introduction)

Non profit Organization Fulfills wishes of children suffering from fatal diseases.

2.5 to 18 years age. Head Quaters in Phoenix, Arizona and working in 50 different countries of the world.

Vision Our vision is to reach every medically eligible child and bring hope, joy and happiness by granting their most cherish wishes irrespective of their cast, color and religion. 

Mission “We grant the wishes of children with life-

threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.”

History of Make-A-Wish Founded in 1980 by Scot Stahl, Linda Bergendahl-Pauling and Frank Shankwitz.

7-year-old Christopher James Greicius was suffering from ‘leukemia’.

His wish was to become a police officer.

Befriended by U.S Custom Office Tommy Austin and fulfilled his wish.

Accomplishments Nowadays, more than 32,000 volunteers.

has granted approximately more than 334,000 wishes worldwide since 1980.

Grants a wish every 40 minutes now.

Assets: 49.9 million USD (2011)

Process Children may be referred by:1. Medical professionals treating

the child.2. The child’s parents or

guardians.3. The child by him/herself. After fulfilling the required

criteria, the child’s wish is fulfilled on an apropriate time.

Governance1. National Board of Directors:

contributes a vast array of experience and skills. determines the mission and vision, evaluates and

supports the president and CEO.  protects Make-A-Wish’s assets.  enhances Make-A-Wish’s public standing, ensures

accountability, maintains legal integrity, and assesses its own performance.

2. Senior Leadership Team:  composed of Make-A-Wish’s top-level management. Each member is a National Office leader in

disciplines that include wish-granting,  fundraising, legal, brand advancement and operational activities.

he president and CEO guides the strategic plan in areas such as board development, talent development, fundraising, and corporate relations.

How we spend our donations?

Organization HierarchyCEO

President

Vice pesident Finance

Finance Manager

Vice president, Affiliate relations

Director Organziational

learning

Director, Affiliate Relations

Wish Assist Manager

Administrative

Associate

Vice president, Marketing

Director, Brand Marketing and Communications

Online Communications Manager

Vice President, Corporate Alliances

Director, Corporate Alliances

Associate Director, Corporate Alliances

Corporate Alliances Manager

Corporate Alliances Manager