Board of Directors
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
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Management
Program / Project Manager, Talent Manager
Overview
Play Like a Girl is a Nashville-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to leveling the playing field for girls. Our mission is to provide young women with the tools, mentorship, and resources to succeed in competitive careers in male-dominated fields like science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). By leveraging skills gained from sports, we help girls build the confidence, leadership skills, and teamwork to achieve their dreams.
For over 20 years, Play Like a Girl has empowered thousands of girls nationwide with our founder leading the organization. As demand for our programs grows, we are seeking passionate, dedicated individuals from across the country to join our Board of Directors. Residency in Nashville is not required—our Board is diverse, representing leaders from various industries, sectors, and regions, all united in support of our mission.
As a Director, you will help guide the organization through a transformative period of growth, shaping strategic priorities and driving our mission to create lasting impact for girls across the country.
Strategic PrioritiesAs we look toward the next phase of our journey, we are focused on five key strategic priorities that will ensure the continued success and expansion of our mission:
The Board of Directors serves as the primary governing body of Play Like a Girl. It provides strategic direction, oversight, and support to the executive team and ensure the long-term sustainability and success of the organization. Directors are expected to actively participate in the governance, leadership, and fundraising of the organization, and play a key role in helping us achieve our ambitious goals.
As a Director, you will be expected to:
- Collaborate with the Executive Team and other Board members to develop and implement the strategic direction of the organization.
- Oversee the Play Like a Girl mission, vision, and strategic goals to ensure they align with core programs, services, and activities.
- Monitor and evaluate the organization’s performance and impact in key areas, including program effectiveness and financial health.
- Make a meaningful personal financial contribution to Play Like a Girl each year.
- Raise a minimum of $10,000 annually through your personal network, employer matching gifts, and other fundraising initiatives.
- Actively participate in fundraising events, campaigns, and efforts to secure new donors and corporate sponsors.
- Build relationships with prospective donors and corporate partners to expand Play Like a Girl’s support base.
- Provide support and guidance as Play Like a Girl seeks to scale its programs nationally.
- Identify opportunities for long-term strategic partnerships to support sustainable growth.
- Lead efforts to build a strong and efficient organizational team to execute our mission effectively.
- Help ensure Play Like a Girl is a leader in measuring and communicating its impact, furthering our mission and attracting resources.
- Participate in at least one Board Committee (e.g., Internal Affairs, External Affairs, and Governance).
- Take an active role in committee meetings and contribute to the execution of committee goals.
- Assume a leadership position within a committee or as an officer (e.g., Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, or Secretary) after the first year of service.
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