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About Our Chapter
Our Staff
Our Board Officers / Executive Committee
Adam Barkley
Chair
Lisa A. White
Immediate Past Chair
Kevin Smith
Vice Chair
Gregory A. O’Leary, CPA
Co-Treasurer
Alex Nitka, CPA
Co-Treasurer
William Petty
Member-at-large
Michele M. Sardinia
Member-at-Large
Paul Mullin, Esq.
Secretary
Our Trustees
Mike Albanese
Member-at-Large
Tom Augostini
Heather Berry
Tim Goldman
Kathleen Gorman
Member-at-Large
Vance Lederman
Deborah E. Moore, Esq.
Immediate Past Chair
William Petty
Member-at-large
Jeffrey Scheer
Andrea Waldman
Our Advisory Committee
David A. Ayoub, CPA
Joseph Chirco
Bill Coon (Deceased)
Bob Davidson
Frank Discenza (Deceased)
Bob Fiesinger (Deceased)
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 life-changing 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.
We do not currently have any open positions - please check be sure to check back.
Becoming an Intern:
Applications are now being accepted for summer 2023 internships (June-August) and fall 2023 internships (September-December)
Interning is a great way to help. While we have no paid intern positions, we certainly have opportunities available for you to help the very special children we serve.
Candidates should submit cover letter and resume via email to [email protected].
Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed or considered nor will applications without direct, demonstrated, required experience. Please no calls.
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Managing Our Funds
Make-A-Wish Central New York creates local, life-changing wishes through corporate sponsorships, special events, foundation grants and individual contributions. However, we do not solicit funds by telephone and receive no federal or state funding. As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, all contributions are deductible to the extent permitted by law. Our financial statements are audited locally by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP.
At Make-A-Wish, we take our responsibility for the monies donated to our cause very seriously and are pleased to confirm that according to the fiscal year 2019 audit results, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central New York spent 70% of every dollar on wish granting and related program expenses. Only 10% of every dollar was spent on management and general costs and 20% was allocated to fundraising. For full financial details please review our most recent FY19 Audited Financial Statements, FY19 Impact Report or our latest 990.
We are proud to be a BBB Accredited Charity Seal Holder, having met all 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Make-A-Wish® Central New York
East Syracuse, NY 13057