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Make-A-Wish® creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. read more
Make-a-Wish Foundation Company Culture
Make-a-Wish Foundation Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.9/5
Make-a-Wish Foundation's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Executive Team
CeNPS
CCompensation
C-Meetings
C-Retention
C-Make-a-Wish Foundation CEO
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David Williams
61 /100
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Diversity at Make-a-Wish Foundation
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Diverse employees at Make-a-Wish Foundation have rated Team, Compensation, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Make-a-Wish Foundation
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Women at Make-a-Wish Foundation have rated Team, Outlook, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Make-a-Wish Foundation eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
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Make-a-Wish Foundation employees are 0% more likely to recommend Make-a-Wish Foundation as a great place to work
| 38% | Promoters |
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| 24% | Passives |
| 38% | Detractors |
Working at Make-a-Wish Foundation
Working at Make-a-Wish Foundation is rated below average by 69 employees, across various culture dimensions. Make-a-Wish Foundation employees rate Executive Team highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Environment have the most room for improvement, putting Make-a-Wish Foundation’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in Phoenix. See below in detail how working at Make-a-Wish Foundation was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Make-a-Wish Foundation
C-
Overall Company Culture at Make-a-Wish Foundation is rated C-
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Make-a-Wish Foundation ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterMake-a-Wish Foundation Employee Reviews
Out of 20 Make-a-Wish Foundation employee reviews, 75% were positive. The remaining 25% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Make-a-Wish Foundation improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 75% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 25% |
Positive Reviews From Make-a-Wish Foundation Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?The interview process it too involved and has to many individuals involved.
- What are some of the best things about your team?People are passionate about the mission, and highly dedicated to their work. Unfortunately, the organization knows this and exploits employees with excessive workloads.
- What are some of the best things about your team?Fun diverse group and very helpful
Constructive Feedback From Make-a-Wish Foundation Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Clean out leadership from the top. Remove the sales-focused culture, as the organization is supposed to child and wish focused. Work strategically and collaboratively toward a unified workforce across National and chapters.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?New leadership, including revamped HR practices. Currently, there is no true focus on culture that leads to changes that lead to tangible improvements for the staff.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Ensure that pay bumps are distributed fairly and equitably. New employees experience higher wages and a higher rate of salary bumps.
Make-a-Wish Foundation Company Information
Make-a-Wish Foundation Company Overview
Make-A-Wish® creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Make-a-Wish Foundation was founded in 1980 and its current CEO is David Williams. Since its inception 46 years ago, Make-a-Wish Foundation has grown to 180 employees.
Make-a-Wish Foundation Mission, Vision & Values
Make-a-Wish Foundation Mission & Values
We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
| Headquarter | 4742 N 24th St. Ste 400 Phoenix, AZ 85012 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | wish.org |
| Founding Date | 1980 |
| Tel | 602-279-9474 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | FMI |
| Jobs | wish.org/about-us/employment-and-internships |
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Make-a-Wish Foundation Competitors
Make-a-Wish Foundation competitors include St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, American Heart Association, United Way, and Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Make-a-Wish Foundation ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Make-a-Wish Foundation compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Make-a-Wish Foundation Employees
Make-a-Wish Foundation has 180 employees. 69 employees at Make-a-Wish Foundation have reviewed Make-a-Wish Foundation across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 69 Make-a-Wish Foundation employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Make-a-Wish Foundation are not very pleased with their total compensation at Make-a-Wish Foundation, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Make-a-Wish Foundation are generally satisfied with their team. 69 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at Make-a-Wish Foundation are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Make-a-Wish Foundation believe the environment at Make-a-Wish Foundation is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Make-a-Wish Foundation is comfortably fast. About 60% of the employees at Make-a-Wish Foundation work 8 hours or less, while 13% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Make-a-Wish Foundation are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Make-a-Wish Foundation - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Phoenix about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Phoenix employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Make-a-Wish Foundation KPIs and OKRs
At Make-a-Wish Foundation 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Make-a-Wish Foundation's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Make-a-Wish Foundation employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Make-a-Wish Foundation CEO & Leadership
Make-a-Wish Foundation CEO - David Williams
61 /100
David’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting David in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 30% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Phoenix. David Williams’s employees rank Make-a-Wish Foundation in the Bottom 40% for Executive Team, in the Bottom 35% for Compensation, and in the Bottom 35% for Meetings. When compared to Make-a-Wish Foundation’s competitors, David Williams ranks below both United Way CEO Brian Gallagher and American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown.
Make-a-Wish Foundation Leadership
The Make-a-Wish Foundation Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO David Williams, Chief Development Officer Sydney Graczyk, and Chief Development Officer Tara Navara
David Williams CEO / President
David Williams serves as the CEO / President of Make-a-Wish Foundation.
Sydney Graczyk Chief Development Officer
Sydney Graczyk serves as the Chief Development Officer of Make-A-Wish New Mexico. Sydney started at Make-A-Wish New... read more
Tara Navara Chief Development Officer
Tara Navara serves as the Chief Development Officer of Make-a-Wish Foundation.
Madalyn Kenney Chief Development Officer
Madalyn Kenney serves as the Chief Development Officer of Make-a-Wish Foundation.
John Seiber Chief Development Officer
John Seiber serves as the Chief Development Officer of Make-a-Wish Foundation.
Gena Johnson Vice President Of Development
Gena Johnson serves as the Vice President Of Development of Make-a-Wish Foundation.
Victoria Bollhardt Vice President of Mission Delivery
Victoria Bollhardt serves as the Vice President of Mission Delivery of Make-a-Wish Foundation.
Lori Waggoner Chief Development Officer
Lori Waggoner serves as the Chief Development Officer of Make-a-Wish Foundation.
Dan Thompson VP of Regional Development
Dan Thompson serves as the VP of Regional Development of Make-a-Wish Foundation.
Make-a-Wish Foundation Salaries
How much does Make-a-Wish Foundation pay?
How much do people at Make-a-Wish Foundation get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Make-a-Wish Foundation is $70,044, or $33 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $217,925, or $104 per hour.
At Make-a-Wish Foundation, the highest paid job is a Business Development Manager at $104,647 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $40,486 annually. Average Make-a-Wish Foundation salaries by department include: Operations at $66,621, Admin at $44,807, Business Development at $104,646, and HR at $92,597. Half of Make-a-Wish Foundation salaries are above $217,925.
22 employees at Make-a-Wish Foundation rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 67 ratings) while 19 employees at Make-a-Wish Foundation rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 20 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $95k | $95k | 1st Percentile |
25th Percentile $155k | $155k | 25th Percentile |
50th Percentile $203k | $203k | 50th Percentile |
75th Percentile $232k | $232k | 75th Percentile |
100th Percentile $324k | $324k | 100th Percentile |
$70,044*
Average Compensation
$217,925*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Make-a-Wish Foundation Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Make-a-Wish Foundation
Diverse employees at Make-a-Wish Foundation score the company 52/100 across various culture categories, placing Make-a-Wish Foundation in the Bottom 10% of companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Make-a-Wish Foundation across various culture dimensions.
At Make-A-Wish® America, 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.,,
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Make-a-Wish Foundation PTO
Make-a-Wish Foundation's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Make-a-Wish Foundation's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Make-a-Wish Foundation on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 22% | |
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Communications | 11% | |
Marketing | 11% | |
Legal | 11% | |
Sales | 11% | |
Other | 33% |
Candidates By Location
Phoenix | 22% | |
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San Francisco | 11% | |
Nashville | 11% | |
Chicago | 11% | |
Baytown | 11% | |
Other | 33% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Make-a-Wish Foundation
What is Make-a-Wish Foundation address?
Make-a-Wish Foundation location is at 4742 N 24th St. Ste 400
Who is the CEO of Make-a-Wish Foundation?
Make-a-Wish Foundation CEO is David Williams, their score by employees is 61
What is Make-a-Wish Foundation revenue?
Make-a-Wish Foundation revenue is $153M
What is the salary for Sales Associate in Make-a-Wish Foundation?
Sales Associate average salary in the US is 61k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Make-a-Wish Foundation?
The average salaries for Customer Support in Make-a-Wish Foundation is 48k
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