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V O L . X X X N O. X X I I 74 G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 24 – 2 0 2 5 N O N P RO F I T P RO F I L E 2025 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 a team of more than 200 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 but not limited to: Wish Night: Our signature event in Southern Maine each fall with live music, auction, entertainment and dancing. Trailblaze Challenge: A 23.4-mile hike in September where participants can tackle the terrain of the Maine Hut Trail – all in one amazing day! Tee Up for Wishes: A golf tournament hosted by the Young Leaders Council. Share the Power of a Wish Telethon: A day-long celebration of the Make- A-Wish Maine mission presented by WGME CBS13. We are always looking for corporate partners and volunteers to support these inspiring events! Learn more 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. Make-A-Wish Maine Established: 1992 / Employees: 7.5 / Annual revenue: $3,206,249 TOP FUNDING SOURCES 62% Special events 20% Direct public support 15% Corporate support 3% 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 1,900 wishes to local children. AT A GLANCE Sonya Purington Interim President & 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 Senior Vice President, Director of Human Resources & Employee Development, Bangor Savings Bank Jon Breed Director, Corporate Communications, Central Maine Power Jessica Chamberlain Community Volunteer 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 VP, Regional Planning Consultant Harry Lanphear Retired, Maine Public Utilities Commission Jessica Madsen Principal, RSU 16 Andrew Smith, CPA Principal, Baker Newman Noyes Sarah Tracy Partner, Pierce Atwood LLP Peter Van Alstine, CPA Retired, Allen Financial Group Jeremy Ward Chief Information Security Officer, Tyler Technologies 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.