Make-A-Wish Earns 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for Employee Engagement
Event summary
- Make-A-Wish America received the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for employee engagement.
- The award recognizes the organization's purpose-driven workplace culture and high employee engagement.
- Gallup's evaluation is based on employee engagement, leadership practices, and organizational performance.
- Make-A-Wish operates 57 chapters nationwide and has granted over 400,000 wishes in the U.S. since 1980.
The big picture
The recognition underscores the strategic importance of employee engagement in nonprofit organizations, particularly those with decentralized operations. High engagement levels are critical for maintaining operational efficiency and mission impact, especially in sectors reliant on volunteer and donor support. Make-A-Wish's ability to unify its culture across 57 chapters highlights the scalability of its operational model.
What we're watching
- Sustainability of Engagement
- Whether Make-A-Wish can maintain high employee engagement levels amid potential operational challenges.
- Mission Impact
- How the strong workplace culture will translate into continued growth in wish-granting activities.
- Scalability
- The pace at which Make-A-Wish can expand its reach while preserving its unified culture across all chapters.
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