Make-a-Wish FoundationESG & Sustainability Jobs

Make-a-Wish Foundation grants life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses, inspiring hope and providing memorable experiences.

Make-A-Wish America is a nonprofit organization that grants wishes to children diagnosed with critical illnesses. Working through a network of local chapters, the organization coordinates with families, volunteers, donors, and corporate partners to fulfill each child's wish - whether that means meeting a hero, traveling somewhere special, or pursuing a personal dream.

Why it matters

Make-A-Wish sits outside the traditional sustainability and ESG space, but it surfaces on this board through its social impact dimension - the "S" in ESG. The organization reports that 99% of referring doctors say wishes help relieve traumatic stress for families, and 87% of wish alumni describe their wish as a turning point in their treatment. These outcomes speak to community health and well-being, areas increasingly tracked under social impact frameworks.

For job seekers drawn to mission-driven organizations with measurable human outcomes, Make-A-Wish offers roles in fundraising, volunteer coordination, community engagement, and nonprofit operations. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) and publishes financial information publicly.