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Denise Christy

Chair

Community Volunteer
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Phil Bocketti

Vice-Chair Elect

Managing Director – Wealth Management Private Wealth Advisor, UBS Financial Services, Inc.
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Rob Casalou

Immediate Past-Chair

President & CEO, Trinity Health Michigan & Southeast Regions
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Todd Van Tol

Treasurer

Senior Vice President – Health Care Value, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
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Manthan Pandit

Secretary

Executive Vice President Original Equipment Sales, Robert Bosch LLC
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James Fahner, M.D.

Chapter Medical Advisor

Division Chief Emeritus, Ethie Haworth Children’s Cancer Center, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital at Corewell Health
Careers & Internships

At Make-A-Wish, we are more than a great place to work—our work is life-changing. We are an inclusive and diverse group of people who, through a mosaic of backgrounds, thought and experiences, are united in purposeful work. We are fueled and guided by our values—values that are represented in the inspired people we work with and the transformational work we do, every day. 

We are always on the lookout for great talent who share in our passion. If you are interested in a career or internship with Make-A-Wish, check out our current open positions. Click here to view all our job postings.

Career Opportunities 

Philanthropy Relationship Officer – West Michigan (based in Grand Rapids)

Wish Coordinator, Logistics and Travel Planning

Managing Our Funds

Michigan wishes are made possible through corporate sponsorships, special events, foundation grants and individual contributions. However, we do not solicit funds by telephone. As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, all contributions are deductible to the extent permitted by law. Our financial statements are audited by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP. 

At Make-A-Wish, we take our responsibility for the monies donated to our cause very seriously. Over the last five years Make-A-Wish Michigan, on average, has spent 76.6% of every dollar on wish granting and related program expenses, 6.5% of every dollar was spent on management and general costs and 16.9% was allocated to fundraising. For full financial details please review our most recent audited financial statements.

We are proud to be a BBB Michigan Accredited Charity Seal Holder, having met the BBB Standards for Charity Accountability.​

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Make-A-Wish Michigan is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse culture that supports and reflects the diversity within our community. Our overarching goal is to reach all eligible children, ensure equitable access to our mission and make sure diverse communities throughout the state feel both welcomed and invited to participate. We are engaging community partners and moving forward with intentional strategies to increase awareness about our eligibility requirements, ensure wish equity and remove barriers that could impact access to a wish or the overall wish experience. Wishes truly are transformational, and we want ALL eligible Michigan children to experience the life-changing power of a wish come true. Email us at [email protected] to get involved.

Media Center

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News Releases

View our latest news releases to learn about major wish-granting events, campaigns and other news.

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