Job Title:
Executive DirectorLocation: Los Angeles, CAReports to: Board of DirectorsFLSA Status: Salaried, ExemptGirls on the Run of Los Angeles County 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 that creatively integrates running. Our program creates a safe place for girls to grow in confidence and strengthen their self-worth through an introduction to identifying and processing emotions, goal setting, cooperation, healthy decision-making, and self-respect, while training for a 5K.
To learn more about our programs and impact, visit: https://www.gotrla.org/. 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. We warmly welcome the participation of any child who identifies as “girl,” non-binary, or gender expansive in our programs. We are committed to leveraging our intellectual, financial, and human resources to advance strategies to be inclusive, equitable, and accessible to all.Position SummaryGirls on the Run Los Angeles seeks an Executive Director with vision, resilience, and compassion to lead and grow our independent council.
With the support and partnership of our Board of Directors, the Executive Director will sustain and develop the council across various functions, including strategic planning, fundraising, financial, program, and staff management.The Executive Director will work with community leaders, schools and school districts, non-profit partners, families and girls, and volunteers to significantly impact our community. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a passion for youth and wellness, a strong fundraising background, and experience within after-school programs and school recruitment/management. The ED must be motivated by bringing people together to support a mission with time and resources and be community-centric and equity-minded in their approach to this work. The ideal candidate will have successfully led fundraising efforts in the nonprofit sector, understand program impact, including evaluation and measurement, and have well-established connections to our local Los Angeles communities. While previous nonprofit CEO experience is highly desirable, individuals with a strong performance record are encouraged to apply. Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):Vision and Leadership
- Conduct work and make decisions that support the GOTRLA mission and core values
- Partner with the Board to develop, execute, and update an annual strategic plan, develop and forecast budget and program goals
- Plan and implement infrastructure improvements to support and drive program expansion
- Develop a comprehensive council growth projection
- Foster partnership with the Board through strategic planning collaboration and providing education about the program’s mission, financial health, and growth/impact goals
- Provide direction, oversight, and professional development opportunities for the staff
- Promote the mission, vision, and goals of GOTRLA by building relationships with community leaders to increase visibility, support, and drive program sustainability and expansion
Partnership Development and Fundraising
- Oversee fundraising vision and serve as community-facing representative
- Develop and oversee diverse short- and long-term fundraising plans, which may include special events, grant applications, corporate sponsorships, and individual and corporate donor solicitation and stewardship
- Ensure community engagement and communication are consistent with the GOTR brand and core values
Operational Administration
- Ensure that the organization complies with all laws governing non-profit organizations and the Girls on the Run International Membership Agreement, Policies, and Guidelines
- Prepare documents, reports, and strategic presentations to provide Board visibility into program operations
- Collaborate with GOTR Council network for best practices
- Leverage data to create and monitor GOTRLA key performance indicators (KPIs) and track progress toward meeting organizational goals
- Manage the organization with a business mindset by establishing and implementing efficient systems and tools
- Organized and able to identify, track, close, and status all work involving the organization
Program Development
- Develop and foster a strong relationship with Girls on the Run International
- Attend and present at key meetings and education-based summits and conferences that align with the mission to support recruitment and funding opportunities
- Provide oversight for all aspects of program management for staff
- Oversee semi-annual program culmination (5k race), ensuring participation and fundraising goals are met
- Develop strong partnerships with school and school district administration
Financial Management
- Set and manage to a budget; re-forecasting as necessary
- Manage financial records and oversee monthly budgeting and financial operations
- In Collaboration with the Treasurer and Board:
- Lead the development of the annual budget, aligning financial goals with organizational priorities
- Oversee revenue management and expense monitoring, ensuring alignment with budget projections
- Establish and maintain robust recordkeeping processes and internal financial controls to ensure transparency and compliance
- Regularly review monthly financial reports for accuracy, analyze trends, and provide insights to the Board. Highlight areas for improvement, address financial concerns, and make strategic recommendations for maintaining financial health
Required Qualifications
- 8-10+ years experience in a nonprofit with at least two years of demonstrated senior leadership experience and 2+ years of experience working in or with school districts
- Ability to guide and lead teams to navigate ambiguous situations while setting the vision and also rolling up sleeves to get things done
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead a remote staff
- Proven success (3+ years) in management and growth of a team, including mentorship of staff, delineation of responsibilities, and delegation of work
- Outstanding communication skills and ability to deliver presentations to large groups, the media, and other key stakeholders
- Strong track record of driving growth and successfully executing on and developing a strategic growth plan
- Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, fundraising, grant writing, setting and managing budgets, and financial forecasting
- Knowledge of non-profit best practices, including experience in working closely with a Board of Directors
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access through continuous development and modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
- Strong technological proficiency to navigate an array of web-based software
- Reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications
- 2-4 years of demonstrated experience with non-profit fundraising
- 2-4 years of demonstrated experience with fee-based programs aimed at child development, child wellness
- 2-4 years of demonstrated experience with afterschool programs
- Direct experience within LAUSD or LA County’s after-school environment
Work Environment:This is a full-time position based in Los Angeles County, and the candidate must be locally based to provide hands-on leadership and support to our community. There is an office located in El Sereno, but the position is largely work-from-home. Expect:
- Frequent travel within the county using a personal vehicle
- Out-of-state travel for training and annual conference
- Ongoing in-person and virtual interactions in the community
- Occasional evening and weekend events, including bi-annual 5ks, monthly Board meetings, and program support events
- Frequent meetings with donors, funders, and stakeholders
- High-speed internet home internet to access all systems
- Occasional lifting of roughly 50-pound boxes of supplies, materials, etc.
Job Requirements:
- Must hold a valid driver’s license and have access to reliable transportation
- Must pass a pre-employment LiveScan background check
- This full-time, exempt position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends. There is occasional remote work allowed.
Pay and Benefits:This full-time, exempt position offers a salary of $90,000 - $120,000 annually, depending on skills and experience. At Girls on the Run Los Angeles, we proudly offer:
- Health Benefits through a GOTRLA-provided Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Mileage reimbursement and phone stipend
- Company laptop, printer, and internet hotspot
- Simple IRA with GOTRLA-provided matching contributions
- Accrued PTO, paid sick days and holidays
