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September 21, 2023 2023 Giving Guide

Make-A-Wish Maine

2024 Goals

The goal of Make-A-Wish Maine is to reach every eligible child. We collaborate with partners in the medical community to aid in this effort and with a team of more than 150 volunteers state-wide to assist in delivering our mission. In our upcoming fiscal year, we have a goal of granting 80 wishes, which is an average of one wish every five days. Our mission serves children between the ages of 2.5-18 who have a critical illness.

The finish line of the Trailblaze Challenge, a 23.4-mile hike where participants can tackle the terrain of the Maine Hut Trail.

Fundraising events/Opportunities

We host a number of special events throughout the year, including:

Wish Night: Our signature event in Southern Maine each fall with live music, auction, entertainment and dancing.

Trailblaze Challenge: A 23.4-mile hike where participants can tackle the terrain of the Maine Hut Trail – all in one amazing day!

Fantasy Auction: A celebration in Rockport with exclusive auction packages, dinner and dancing.

Tee Up for Wishes: A golf tournament hosted by the Young Leaders Council.

Learn more about these events and others at wish.org/maine.

Giving Opportunities

We depend on individuals, companies and community partners through cash, in-kind and volunteer support to deliver our mission. We welcome the opportunity to share more information about how companies can help strengthen our communities by providing these essential, life-changing experiences for Maine wish kids while inspiring their employees and customers to be heroes at the same time. From annual appeal donations and event sponsorship to cause marketing and Wishmakers at Work, there are many ways a business can make a difference in the life of Maine’s wish kids.

Attendees are all smiles at Wish Night, Make-A-Wish Maine’s signature event held each fall in Southern Maine.

Volunteer Opportunities

Whether it’s volunteering at an event, a wish send-off or collecting items through a wish closet drive, there are many ways for businesses and individuals to volunteer their time. Individuals are also invited to learn more about becoming a wish granting volunteer, an experience unlike any other volunteering opportunity, which creates lasting bonds and inspiration.

Leadership

Kate Vickery, President and CEO

 

John Stibal, Board Chair, Senior Vice President, Sales and Client Management, Unum

 

Board officers

Susan Walther, Board Vice Chair, Vice President, WGME/WPFO – Sinclair Broadcast Group

TJ Herlihy , Board Treasurer, Financial Advisor, Means Wealth Management

Katie Treem , Board Secretary, Realtor, Nichols & Treem Real Estate/Keller Williams

Board Members

Ryan Albert, SVP, Director of Human Resources & Employee Development, Bangor Savings Bank

Jessica Chamberlain, Community Volunteer

Joseph A. Dieterle III , Executive Director, UBS Financial Services

Win Dodge, Owner, Bill Dodge Auto Group

Phil Doucette, Managing Partner, Austin Associates

Emily Downing, Director of External Communications, Unum

Adam Dunbar, Partner, Steward Partners Global Advisory

Patrick Gaetani , Vice President & Managing Partner, United Insurance

Emily Getchell, Financial Consultant, Fidelity Investments

Harry Lanphear, Administrative Director, Maine Public Utilities Commission

Jessica Madsen, Principal, RSU 16

Andrew Smith, CPA, Principal, Baker Newman Noyes

Peter Van Alstine, CPA, Retired, Allen Financial Group

At a Glance

Established: 1992

Employees: 7.5

Annual revenue: $2,626,321

Top funding sources

57% Special events

21.2% Corporate support

14.3% Direct public support

7.5% Grants

Contact

66 Mussey Road, Scarborough, ME 04074

(207) 221-2306

www.wish.org/maine

Facebook/Twitter: @makeawishmaine

Awards/Accolades

Make-A-Wish was named the No. 1 Most Trusted Nonprofit Operating Locally Across 50 States (2023 Morning Consult®).

Mission Statement

Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Service locations

We serve the entire state of Maine, granting wishes in all 16 counties. Since 1992, Make-A-Wish Maine has granted over 1,800 wishes to local children.