WHO WE ARE
Girls on the Run San Diego is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization designed to inspire girls to be
joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates
running. Since 2006, our organization has served more than 12,000 girls throughout San Diego
county.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Board members play a critical role in the governance of the organization. Candidates must
reside in San Diego county and possess the time, passion, and commitment to improving the
lives and opportunities of girls in third through eighth grades. Preferred qualifications include:
● A natural relationship and community builder.
● Proven track record of success in a time-sensitive, project-oriented professional
environment.
● Professional experience in Legal, Fundraising/Development, Marketing/PR, Information
Technology, Financial Management, DEI and/or HR disciplines.
● Experience serving on a nonprofit board or as a long-term volunteer with a nonprofit
organization in a leadership capacity.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
Board members are responsible for raising awareness of the organization throughout San Diego
county and cultivating connections and funding sources to support the organizational
infrastructure, sustainability, and overall capacity for growth. Please note: This is an unpaid,
volunteer position lasting one two-year term with the option to renew up to two times, for a total
of six years.
● Serve as an ambassador for GOTR, exhibiting GOTRSD core values. Continuously
work to achieve the GOTRSD mission.
● Provide financial oversight and support to effectively steward of the financial health of the
organization.
● Commit 8 to 12 hours per month for board and organizational support activities including
participation in the monthly GOTRSD Board of Directors meeting, as well as Board
committee meetings, semi-annual 5K events and additional volunteer opportunities as
needed.

INTERESTED?
All are welcome to apply–Girls on the Run San Diego works to foster an inclusive environment
that embodies our core values as well as our ideals of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access. To
apply, please complete our online interest form and submit your current resume to
board@gotrsd.org.