Chair, Board of Directors

Location: This is a remote role located in Southwest Florida. Applicants must reside in Collier, Lee,

Charlotte, DeSoto or Sarasota Counties

Compensation: This is a volunteer, unpaid Nonprofit leadership position.

Time Commitment: Approximately 1-4 hours per week, depending on the time of year and specific

activities

Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based positive youth development program (PA-PYD) that uses

running as a vehicle to influence positive social, cognitive, physical, emotional and psychological assets

and development. Over the course of the program, girls will: develop and improve competence, feel

confidence in who they are, develop strength of character, respond to others and oneself with care and

compassion, create positive connections with peers and adults, and make a meaningful contribution to

community and society. Such life skills will prevent unhealthy and risky behaviors, such as physical

inactivity and negative body image, and promote positive health outcomes (e.g., physical, mental, social,

and spiritual health).

Girls on the Run believes that all girls and communities should have access to our programs. We strive to

eliminate barriers to participation, to continue creating programming that engages all communities, to

be intentional about staff and volunteer diversity and to promote a culture of inclusion across the

organization.

Position Profile

A Girls on the Run SWFL Board Member must possess the time, passion and commitment to improving

the lives and opportunities of girls in third through eighth grades. Board Members must take

responsibility in raising awareness, funds, and resources that support the organizational infrastructure,

sustainability and capacity for growth.

The Board President/Chair:

Understands roles, responsibilities, and scope of authority

Makes a significant commitment of time, talent and a financial contribution to the organization

Participates actively in Board work by:

o Providing strategic guidance and oversight to the Executive Director

o Preparing for and lead Board meetings, relevant Committee meetings, & related

activities/events;

o Proactively identify and volunteer for assignments, completing them thoroughly and on

time;

o Staying informed about organizational activities and issues;

o Building and maintaining collegial working relationships with other Board members, staff

and volunteers;

Serves as an ambassador for the organization through leadership, networking, positive public

relations and fundraising.

Sets the tone for Board culture and interactions and models the GOTR values.

Provides leadership to the Board, which sets policy and to whom the Executive Director is

accountable

With the Executive Director, sets Board agendas and facilitates meetings.

Sets Executive Committee agendas and facilitates meetings

Encourages the Board’s role in the development, implementation, monitoring & evaluation of

strategic plans

Appoints the chairs of committees in consultation with the Board and provides oversight as

needed

Identifies issues confronting the organization, works with the Executive Director to identify and

resolve issues facing the organization

Helps guide and mediate Board actions related to organizational priorities and governance

Monitors financial planning and financial reporting

Participates actively in fundraising activities

Serves as a spokesperson for the Board and as a representative of the organization as needed.

Leads and coordinates the annual review process for the Executive Director

Provides consultation and serves as a sounding board to the Executive Director as needed

Performs other responsibilities assigned by the Board

As a Member of the Board

General Responsibilities

Builds a culture of quality, inclusivity and diversity among the council and its stakeholders

Serves as an ambassador for GOTR, exhibiting GOTR core values. Continuously work to achieve

the GOTR mission

Develops positive relationships with volunteers, board members, donors, sponsors, parents,

participants, media and other community members

Stays informed about organizational activities and issues

Prepares for and attend all Board meetings, relevant Committee meetings, and related activities

and events

Accountable for completing tasks and assignments pertaining to the organization

Understands roles, responsibilities and scope of authority

Provide Fiduciary and Governance Oversight

Supports and evaluates the Executive Director

Monitors and strengthens program and services

Protects organizational assets and provide financial oversight

Ensures legal and ethical integrity

Builds and maintains collegial working relationships with Board members, staff and volunteers

Maintains ethical standards and accountability, manages risk, performs due diligence, and

implements operational best practices

Establish and Fulfill Strategic Direction

Ensures the mission and purpose of the organization is being fully activated within our

community

Engages in effective short and long range planning; determine goals, objectives, activities, and

outcomes; actively participate in and be held accountable to the successful execution of the strategic plan

Provides leadership, vision, and direction to council to ensure the program meets the needs of

participants, volunteers and the community with an emphasis on diversity and inclusivity

Ensure Resource Generation and Organizational Sustainability

Selects the Executive Director

Ensures adequate long-term resources for organizational sustainability including but not limited

to: financial security, volunteers, in-kind donations, operational goods and services

Participates in the continual growth of an engaged and competent board

Enhances the organization’s public standing by serving as an ambassador for the organization

through leadership, networking, positive public relations and fundraising

Makes a significant commitment of time, talent and a financial contribution to the organization

Makes and secures financial gifts that will grow the capacity of the council and ensure its

long-term sustainability.

Establishes community partnerships with like-minded organizations that are well-aligned with

GOTR mission

Stays informed about organizational activities and issues

To apply please email your resume to paula.prince@girlsontherun.org & prince.paula10@gmail.com.

Please include “Board Chair - GOTR” in the subject line and include 2-3 sentences in body of the email

about why you’re interested in the role.