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About Make-A-Wish® Wisconsin
For children diagnosed with critical illnesses, a wish come true can be a crucial turning point in their lives. A wish can be that spark that helps these children believe that anything is possible and gives them the strength to fight harder against their illnesses. This impact is why Make-A-Wish Wisconsin is driven to make every one of these wishes come true.
The inspiration and vision for Make-A-Wish began in Phoenix, Arizona in 1980 when a community came together for Christopher James Greicius, a 7-year-old boy battling leukemia, whose wish was to be a police officer. Receiving a custom-tailored uniform, a motorcycle helmet, and his very own battery-operated motorbike, the magic of that one wish created a movement. Today, Make-A-Wish has granted nearly 600,000 life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses worldwide.
About the Opportunity
Make-A-Wish Wisconsin carries out its impactful work with a dedicated staff of 28. The Chapter partners with community volunteers to deliver its programs and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Across the region, the chapter works to grant over 400 life-changing wishes each year and has delivered wishes to over 8,600 children locally.
As part of Make-A-Wish America, one of the nation's most recognized nonprofits, Make-A-Wish Wisconsin seeks a dynamic and inspiring Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to successfully guide the Chapter into the future. With a committed staff, a strong board, and an engaged volunteer force, the selected candidate will be well-positioned to make a significant mission impact. This is an ideal position for a highly relational, strategic, and mission-driven leader with a track record of achievement and results.
The relevant experience and skills to effectively carry out the key accountabilities of the position include Fundraising & Development, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Vision & Execution, Brand Advancement and Effectiveness, Board Engagement & Effectiveness, Financial & Operational Oversight, and Mission Delivery & Non-Profit DNA.
Key Accountabilities
Fundraising & Development
Co-create the development strategy and actively fundraise to increase revenue through enhanced relationships with donors, corporate sponsors, funders, and community partners.
Organizational Leadership
Develop and retain a passionate and talented team and ensure staff members achieve their goals in alignment with overall chapter performance metrics, grow personally and professionally, and report high levels of trust, cohesiveness, and engagement.
Strategic Vision and Execution
Ensure the creation and execution of clear and actionable long-and-short-term strategies to make consistent and measurable progress toward achieving the Chapter's vision of granting wishes for every eligible child while exploring new and innovative solutions to effectively serve the children and families waiting for wishes.
Brand Advancement
Increase brand awareness, engagement, and collaboration through effective messaging, community outreach, relationship-building, partnership collaboration, and purposeful calls-to-action.
Board Engagement & Effectiveness
In partnership with the Board Chair, recruit, retain, and engage a diverse and effective Board of Directors, optimally leverage their strengths to advance the mission, and provide the transparency necessary for effective governance.
Financial and Operational Oversight
Ensure the organization has the proper oversight, internal controls, forecasting, and transparent reporting to maintain the fiscal health of the Chapter.
Mission Delivery and Non-Profit DNA
Inspire staff, volunteers, and donors by authentically embodying the mission and ethos of the organization.
Key Qualifications and Attributes
The Board of Directors sees the ideal candidate for CEO matching as many of the following aspects as possible :
- Passion for, and commitment to, the Make-A-Wish mission
- Executive or management experience at a respected nonprofit or public institution, or significant nonprofit experience developed through voluntary service in the sector
While previous nonprofit CEO experience is highly desirable, individuals with a strong record of performance are encouraged to apply
Application and Selection Process
Apply
Initial Screening
Sagency Interview
Online Assessment
Client Interviews
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