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2024 GOALS e 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. 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. 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. N O N P RO F I T P RO F I L E Make-A-Wish Maine 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 @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. AT A GLANCE 37% Fundraising Events 21% Contributions 18% CPR Training Revenue 14% Other Revenue 10% Bequests 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 The finish line of the Trailblaze Challenge, a 23.4-mile hike where participants can tackle the terrain of the Maine Hut Trail. Attendees are all smiles at Wish Night, Make-A-Wish Maine's signature event held each fall in Southern Maine. VO L . X X I X N O. X X I I 84 G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 2 3 – 2 0 24