Sarah Benard

About Sarah Benard

I have the great privilege of working alongside incredible corporate and community partners who help bring life‑changing wishes to children with critical illnesses across Michigan. In my role at Make-A-Wish Michigan, I invite organizations to engage with our mission in meaningful and customized ways—through corporate giving, event sponsorships, cause marketing partnerships, employee engagement initiatives, volunteer opportunities, in‑kind support, and more. Each partnership is thoughtfully designed to align with a company’s philanthropic goals while creating real impact in the communities they serve. A partnership with Make-A-Wish Michigan helps organizations engage employees, build customer loyalty, and strengthen community connections, all while changing a child’s life forever. Together with our partners, we surround local wish kids and their families with a powerful community of care—bringing comfort, hope, joy, and memories that last a lifetime. Proudly, Make-A-Wish ranks in the top 10% of all U.S. brands for quality, social impact, shared values, and reputation, and is consistently recognized among the most trusted and most loved nonprofits in the country.If your organization is looking to make a meaningful and local impact, I would love to connect and explore all the ways your team can make more wishes come true!

Experience

1. Senior Development Officer, Corporate & Community Affairs

   Make-A-Wish Michigan

   Apr 2020 — Present · US

Education

• The University of Toledo

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing and Management

  2009 — 2013