Board of Directors

Member of the Board of Directors

Girls on the Run of Hamilton County (GOTRHC) seeks individuals with a passion for improving the lives of pre-teen girls to serve on our Board of Directors.  Girls on the Run Hamilton County prepares girls for lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.  We will review board applications on a quarterly basis.

The board will be responsible for advising, guiding, governing, and promoting GOTRHC to support the organization’s mission and needs.  Board terms are 2 years in length with the opportunity for renewal.

Major Responsibilities

  • Organizational leadership and advisement
  • Legal guidance and responsibility
  • Financial management, including creation, adoption, and oversight of the annual budget
  • Oversight of program planning and evaluation
  • Formulation and oversight of policies and procedures
  • Evaluation of the Executive Director
  • Fundraising and outreach
  • Promotion of the organization

Qualifications

  • Passion for the Girls on the Run mission, vision and core values
  • Ability to contribute time, talent and treasure to GOTRHC including in-person meetings, web-based communications, and volunteer hours in support of GOTR events
  • Connections to the local community
  • Experience in at least one of the following areas:
    • Financial management and/or budgeting
    • Strategic planning
    • Fundraising
    • Marketing
    • Previous board leadership

For more details of board expectations, please check out our Board Member Expectations here.

We are now accepting applications for 2012-2013 today! Applications are due May 1st. You may download an application here.  Please return completed applications via email to councildirector@gotrhamiltoncounty.org .