Wish Society & Membership Groups
 

The WISH Circle is a group of dynamic women committed to service and support of granting wishes in San Diego and Imperial Counties. Members make an annual personal donation of $500 to maintain membership while they work together to pool resources to collectively adopt wishes. Our goal is to reach more children and their families through our efforts. The more members we have, the more wishes we can support.

In addition to granting wishes, members can meet and network with like-minded women with a passion for philanthropy and desire to create a true impact in San Diego.

WISH Circle membership includes:
⦁    Invitation to Annual WISH Circle Appreciation Event.
⦁    Invitation to quarterly gatherings at the private residences of current members.
⦁    Opportunity to participate in Adopt-A-Wish experiences throughout the year.
⦁    Access to volunteer opportunities with wish kids.
⦁    Opportunity to serve as an ambassador for Make-A-Wish Signature Events
⦁    WISH Circle name badge

Click here to download a WISH Circle Membership Form

WISH Circle Contact
Stefanie Munoz
Director of Donor Relations
4995 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 402
San Diego, CA 92123
619.279.5204
[email protected]

Wishes are empowering — even transformative. They spark imagination and can provide kids the added strength they need to fight a critical illness. These life-changing experiences touch hearts and inspire action to those who grant them.

There's nothing more powerful than leaving a lasting gift of hope. A planned gift, left through a bequest, retirement plan, life insurance policy or other means, ensures your legacy lives on through wishes — enhancing the lives of children with critical illnesses long into the future.

Leave a Legacy of Hope

Membership is accomplished by simply notifying us that you have named Make-A-Wish as a beneficiary of your estate. We welcome the opportunity to speak with you further.
 

LEGACY OF WISHES SOCIETY CONTACT
Dana Vandersip
Chief Development Officer
4995 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 402
San Diego, CA  92123
619.279.5202
[email protected]
 

The Make-A-Wish San Diego (MAWSD) Planned Giving Advisory Council (PGAC) comprises local financial planning advisors, attorneys, CPAs, and professional fiduciaries who offer guidance, provide support, and make recommendations when and as requested by the MAWSD leadership team, and serve as a resource and connector to advance the Make-A-Wish mission.

The PGAC is comprised of highly skilled professionals whose experience and expertise are well suited to advising or otherwise supporting MAWSD concerning matters of planned giving or gifts that donors typically coordinate with financial advisors, such as donations from a Donor Advised Fund.

About the PGAC --Click here to view our members

This is an advisory role and members do not have voting or governance duties for MAWSD, nor is there a required financial commitment.

PGAC members may be asked to do any of the following:

• Offer insight and expertise on the impact of trends in economics, taxation and estate planning on charitable giving.
• Provide advice on marketing plans and collateral.
• Share educational opportunities for donors and fellow legal and financial professionals on relevant topics.
• Help our donors find professional support and guidance when making a planned gift.
• Educate the chapter’s Board of Directors and staff about planned giving and other ways of giving.
• Advocate for planned gifts to MAWSD through professional affiliations and community outreach.

PLANNED GIVING ADVISORY COUNCIL CONTACT
Dana Vandersip
Chief Development Officer
4995 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 402
San Diego, CA  92123
619.279.5202
[email protected]

Mission Statement

The Emerging Leaders Council (ELC) is a group of young professionals desiring to support the mission of Make-A-Wish San Diego through volunteering, professional networking, community awareness and fundraising opportunities. We are building genuine relationships with like-minded professionals in our mission to support our local community – granting the wish for every eligible child.

Participation

We are a new membership organization looking to grow by inspiring other young professionals in the Greater San Diego area.

Being a member of the ELC goes beyond harnessing personal qualifications and professional skills outside of our daily jobs. It allows our members to make in impact in the local community while being part of many life-changing moments with Make-A-Wish.

Join us and meet other like-minded individuals who are also passionate about networking for philanthropic purposes, and we also like to have fun! We organize and get together for activities such as happy hour mixers, hikes, special events, MAW volunteering opportunities and more.

If you're interested in being part of the ELC or volunteering with our group, we’d love to hear from you!

Emerging Leaders Council (ELC) contact:
Stefanie Munoz
Director of Donor Relations
4995 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 402
San Diego, CA 92123
619.279.5204
[email protected]

Make-A-Wish San Diego offers a Youth Leadership Council (YLC), a leadership and development opportunity available to youth in San Diego and Imperial Counties. Members selected for the YLC will learn about philanthropy by volunteering with Make-A-Wish San Diego. Our goal with the YLC is to encourage youth to give back to children with critical illnesses right in their community while making new friends and having fun.

Youth Leadership Council (YLC) contact:
Lucia Anaya
Marketing Coordinator
4995 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 402
San Diego, CA  92123
619.279.5209
[email protected]