At Girls on the Run, our core values guide our way. We find strength in connectedness and value the individuality and dignity of all people. Our commitment to intentional decision–making ensures that we are thoughtful in everything we do. Across the organization, we are dedicated to fostering a welcoming environment. We are inspired to lead in a caring way that mirrors the lessons we teach our participants.  
Strategic Imperatives

Girls on the Run International develops and drives strategies to ensure we are a place where everyone feels like they belong. We implement tactics and measure outcomes to ensure our organizational culture is warm and welcoming.

Creating a Place of Belonging

Girls on the Run is a place of belonging that welcomes, engages, and values all people. 

  • We provide all participants with a meaningful and engaging experience with our program.
  • We clearly define the organization’s commitment and progress toward meeting our goals.
  • We include a wide range of perspectives in our decision-making processes
  • We have HR policies and resources that reinforce an inclusive, supportive, and welcoming working environment.
Mirroring our Communities

The Girls on the Run movement mirrors the communities it serves.

  • We ensure coaches have the necessary resources to meaningfully facilitate Girls on the Run programming with all participants.
  • We deepen perspective of thought by ensuring that board, staff, and volunteers represent the diversity of the communities we serve.
  • We cultivate and value relationships with local and national organizations that represent diverse communities.
  • We use disaggregated data to set goals and measure progress.
Activating Limitless Potential

Girls on the Run policies and practices ensure everyone can activate their limitless potential. 

  • We provide continuous learning opportunities to expand the awareness of our culture of belonging among board members, staff, and volunteers.
  • We utilize vendor selection policies that ensure fairness.
  • We incorporate fund development strategies that advance our ability to serve all communities.
Empowering Participation

Everyone can fully participate in Girls on the Run programming, retrieve and utilize resources, and contribute through volunteer and employment opportunities. 

  • We financially invest in strategies to increase participation in all areas of the organization (programming, volunteerism, employment).
  • We communicate existing accessibility efforts and opportunities.
  • We assess and address barriers to participation within the Girls on the Run movement.

Our Vision and Role

We envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. While we are proud to have served more than 2.5 million girls since we were founded in 1996, we recognize that many girls face challenges and barriers that make reaching their potential more difficult for them than their peers. Research shows that Girls on the Run has a positive impact on all participants and has the greatest impact on girls who enter the program with lower perceptions of their physical, social, and emotional competencies. We are committed to providing programming to participants from all communities and backgrounds.