Job Title: Executive Director
Location: Genesee, Shiawassee, Ingham, Clinton, and Eaton Counties
Reports To: Board of Trustees
FLSA Status: Full-time, exempt
Organization Summary
Girls on the Run Mid Michigan is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Our program currently serves Genesee, Shiawassee, Ingham, Clinton, and Eaton counties. In FY 2024 nearly 700 girls participated in our life-changing program. To learn more about our program and impact, please visit:
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 Summary
The Executive Director is a highly skilled nonprofit professional that provides leadership, vision, and direction to the council and the broader Girls on the Run organization. The Executive Director represents the council to the public, leads organizational development and strategic planning, optimizes financial performance, oversees program delivery in the designated territory, builds donor relationships, and oversees personnel. The Executive Director works closely with the council Board of Trustees, Girls on the Run International and is responsible for expanding systems and procedures to accomplish the mission and reach the strategic goals set forth by the board.
The Executive Director develops organizational strategy, sound practices, and supportive relationships, both internally and externally, resulting in cooperative and effective collaborations that further the mission of Girls on the Run.
Position Profile
The Girls on the Run Executive Director (ED) must possess a passion for, and commitment to, improving the lives and opportunities of girls in third through eighth grades. The Girls on the Run program provides a safe and interactive way to learn about healthy living which includes an introduction and education on important topics such as goal-setting, cooperation, healthy decision-making, and self-respect, while training for a 5K event. The innovative curriculum teaches girls to listen and open up while also encouraging them to commit to a healthy lifestyle, and harness the inner strength that they possess. Our important mission is accomplished by giving girls the tools to make positive choices for a healthy body and mind, while reducing the many risks they face today.
The Girls on the Run Executive Director is responsible for the overall implementation of the Girls on the Run mission. The Executive Director reports to the Girls on the Run local Board of Trustees. The Executive Director’s job responsibilities include developing and implementing the overall strategy and vision for the Girls on the Run program and all organizational and operational aspects of Girls on the Run including its administration, financial operations, revenue generation, program development and activities, personnel management, and strategic planning. Some of the key responsibilities falling within these areas include:
Operational and Staff Management
- Developing and fostering a strong and engaging relationship with the Board of Trustees and Girls on the Run International.
- Maintaining appropriate staffing structure; overseeing recruiting, training, development, and evaluation of staff.
Program Development and Strategic Planning
- Planning, in coordination with the Board and staff, for the direction and leadership of the overall program; develops and implements a council growth plan that addresses program and site development strategies.
- Ensuring the successful participation of quality programming through collaboration with appropriate staff including recruitment, management, and retention of sites; recruitment, training, support, and retention of coaches and other volunteers.
- Demonstrating an understanding of GOTR Mission Advancement Markers (Key Performance Indicators) and tracking progress toward meeting organizational goals.
- Cultivating relationships with coaches, donors, caregivers, participants, sponsors, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
- Acting as ambassador to represent Girls on the Run’s mission and programs.
- Oversee management and execution of the end of season 5K.
Organizational Administration
- Ensure compliance with all laws and guidelines governing nonprofit organizations and the Girls on the Run International Membership Agreement, Policies, and Guidelines.
- Developing and implementing necessary policies and procedures.
- In coordination with the Board, identifying and planning for infrastructure growth to parallel growth of the program.
- Establishing efficient business systems and strategies and ensuring appropriate implementation.
- Management of council technologies and systems in collaboration with appropriate staff.
- Maintaining ethical standards and accountability, managing risk, performing due diligence, and implementing operational best practices.
- Executing all financial, operational and programmatic reports to GOTR International and to state and local funding agencies in a timely manner.
Fund Development and Community Relations
- Developing diverse funding streams and long-term plans to best support the mission and goals of the organization.
- Overseeing fundraising efforts including sponsorship, donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, grants, special events, etc.
- Actively participating in donor cultivation and solicitation.
- Developing collaborative projects/partnerships with other community providers.
- Developing relationships with the local media and serving as the Girls on the Run primary contact to market the program and build additional community support.
- Partnering with Girls on the Run International to maximize Cause Related Marketing and other national opportunities locally.
Finance
- Ensuring optimal financial performance of the council.
- Maintaining processes for proper record keeping and internal financial controls.
- Assisting the Board of Trustees with development and management of the annual budget.
- With the Treasurer and finance staff, reviewing and reporting all financial activities to the board on a regular basis.
- Reviewing analysis of financial activities (income and expense) to discern trends, identify areas of improvement, address problems and develop forecasts.
Required Qualifications
- BA or BS degree or comparable work experience.
- Access to reliable transportation.
- Is local in the mid-Michigan area.
- Passion for the Girls on the Run mission and the ability to comprehend and effectively communicate issues surrounding empowerment, self-esteem, body image and whole-person health.
- Outstanding communication skills in multiple environments and with a range of audiences (internal and external).
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and make efficient decisions.
- Flexible and adaptable.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strategic planning experience.
- Experience with Girls on the Run (or other similar youth or wellness programs).
- Non-profit management experience.
- Fundraising experience.
- Experience working with a Board of Trustees.
- Connections to the local community.
To support your success, you can expect:
- The opportunity to work with an engaged and motivated Board that works hard and proactively raises funds in partnership with staff.
- Strong support from Girls on the Run International providing support and resources.
- Opportunities for professional development, both locally and nationally.
- Respect for work-life balance. You will work hard, but we respect your need to recharge your batteries.
- Reimbursement for work-related expenses including transportation and use of personal technology.
Compensation and Benefits Information: This position starts at $58,656 with paid holidays, four weeks of PTO, a contribution toward health and dental and vision insurance and a 3% match to a simple IRA. This position is flexible, with time spent in the office and remote and requires travel and in-person activities. Candidates must reside in Genesee, Shiawassee, Ingham, Clinton, or Eaton County.
Application Instructions: Ideal position start date is December 1. Review of resumes will begin in early October.
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