Leaders for Wishes is a community of entrepreneurs and changemakers who see leadership as the ability to create meaningful impact.
Where Leadership Meets Lasting Impact
United by a shared vision, Leaders for Wishes are committed to ensuring that every eligible child, no matter where they live, can experience the power of a wish.
It aims to raise $2.5 million by 2030, helping bring life–changing wishes to more than 5,000 children worldwide and supporting the growth of the Make-A-Wish network in new and under‑served regions.
Become a Wish Leader with a Donation
Why this matters
Every 25 seconds
A child is diagnosed with a critical illness and becomes eligible for a wish every 25 seconds.
Critical illness steals childhood
A wish helps children with critical illnesses look beyond their illness and reclaim their childhood.
Hope changes everything
For many children, a wish is a turning point: bringing hope and strength when it matters most.
What Leaders for Wishes is (and isn’t)
Leaders for Wishes is a high‑impact giving circle that combines philanthropy with leadership. Members support Make‑A‑Wish International’s global growth through funding, advocacy, and strategic engagement.
It isn’t a one‑off donation or a passive membership. Leaders for Wishes is designed for multi‑year commitment, shared purpose, and measurable progress.
What we ask of Leaders
Time – thoughtful engagement with the program.
Talent – experience, insight, and perspective.
Treasure – meaningful, multi‑year philanthropic commitment.
Ties – opening doors through personal and professional networks.
Testimony – acting as ambassadors for the power of a wish.
What Leaders receive
Direct feedback on the measurable impact of your support for children and families worldwide.
A trusted global peer network of like‑minded leaders.
Purpose and meaning beyond traditional philanthropy.
Connection to wishes, their stories, and their outcomes.
The Privilege of Membership
Leaders for Wishes members may be invited to:
- Special Make‑A‑Wish International events and moments of recognition.
- Wish Talks—exclusive conversations at the intersection of leadership, innovation, and impact.
- Opportunities to support and advise emerging Make‑A‑Wish territories and initiatives.
The program is intentionally non‑territorial, encouraging members to activate cross‑border networks wherever they have relationships, influence, or passion for impact.