Girls on the Run Northeast Indiana - Executive Director (Part-Time)

Job Title: Executive Director

Location:Northeast Indiana

Reports to: Board of Directors

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Our Organization

Girls on the Run of Northeast Indiana 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 event.   

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 engage 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.   

Our council currently serves 600+ girls across Allen, Steuben, LaGrange, Noble, DeKalb, Whitley, Huntington, Wells and Adams Counties. 

Position Summary

The Executive Director (ED) of Girls on the Run Northeast Indiana (GOTR-NEI) is a dynamic leader responsible for driving the organization's mission, growth, and impact. This individual will engage with community leaders, schools, nonprofit partners, families, volunteers, and donors to create meaningful change in the lives of young girls. The ideal candidate is a passionate advocate for youth empowerment, experienced in fundraising and grant writing, skilled in business operations, and has a proven track record of managing community impact programs with measurable success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & Growth
  
  
  
  
  • Provide vision and leadership, ensuring sustainable growth and program excellence.
  
  
  • Develop and execute a strategic growth plan that prioritizes underserved areas, expands participation in low-engagement counties, and enhances diversity within the communities served.
  
  
  • Work closely with the Board of Directors to align infrastructure growth with program expansion.
  
  
  
  


• Fund Development & Community Engagement
  
  
  
  
  • Lead and execute a sustainable revenue strategy, with a strong focus on grant writing, donor stewardship, and corporate sponsorships.
  
  
  • Cultivate and sustain sponsorship relationships with local, corporate, and foundation partners to enhance funding opportunities.
  
  
  • Oversee the planning and execution of the annual Sneaker Soiree fundraiser and other donor engagement initiatives.
  
  
  • Act as the public face of GOTR Northeast Indiana, strengthening relationships with local media, service organizations, corporate groups, and community leaders.
  
  
  
  


• Team & Volunteer Leadership
  
  
  
  
  • Provide strategic direction, oversight, and professional development for the Program Manager, while fostering a positive and high-performing team culture.
    
  
  
  • Develop coach recruitment and retention efforts that result in coaches representing the diversity of girls served.
    
  
  
  • Cultivate and steward key relationships with community partners, site liaisons, coaches, parents, and volunteers to enhance program impact.
    
  
  
  • Maintain a strong and collaborative relationship with the Board of Directors and Girls on the Run International.
    
    
  
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Comparable work experience, with 2-5 years of demonstrated executive leadership experience, preferably in a non-profit community impact environment.
  


• Passion for youth development and commitment to the mission of Girls on the Run.


• Proven experience in fundraising, grant writing, and donor relations.


• Strong business acumen with experience in nonprofit management, financial oversight, and strategic planning.


• Ability to build and sustain strong community partnerships and engage stakeholders at all levels.


• Experience leading teams, managing volunteers, and fostering an inclusive and empowering culture.


• Strong public speaking and communication skills to advocate for the organization effectively.


• Ability to effectively communicate issues surrounding girl empowerment, self-esteem, body image and whole-person health.
  


• Strong technological proficiency to navigate an array of web-based software.
  


• Occasional evening and weekend availability may be needed for GOTR events, fundraising opportunities, and ambassador engagements.


• Readiness to embrace the work of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.
  


• Reliable transportation.
  

Work Environment

This part-time position is based in the Fort Wayne area and offers remote flexibility. However, the candidate must reside locally to provide hands-on leadership and support to the community.

• Frequent local travel, with occasional out-of-state travel.


• Regular in-person and virtual engagement within the community.


• Frequent collaboration with external stakeholders.


• Reliable high-speed internet access required for system access.

What We Offer:

To support your success in this role, you can expect:

• A dedicated and engaged Board of Directors that actively supports fundraising and strategic initiatives.


• Strong programming resources and guidance from Girls on the Run International.


• A passionate, collaborative Program Manager that is committed to fulfilling the mission while creating a positive and fun work environment.


• A culture that values work-life balance, ensuring that while the work is meaningful and rewarding, there is also time to recharge.


• Flexible working hours.


• Monthly $25 cell phone stipend.


• A competitive base salary of $24 - $26 per hour plus bonus payout upon successful goals execution.