GOTR of Austin is organized into volunteer committees with a focus on key aspects of our council to ensure success. Volunteer opportunities include:

• Community Outreach/Public Relations - Responsibilities include identify locations for marketing and program promotion, distributing materials, speak at PTA meetings, solicit support/volunteers from training groups, identify and secure corporate sponsors. Also responsible for identifying community fundraising opportunities.
• Grant Writing - Responsibilities include researching available grants, preparing and submitting proposals.
• Head Coaching/Assistant Coaching - After completing a satisfactory background check and attending a mandatory 5 hours of training, coaches deliver the curriculum twice per week for the duration of the 12-week program. Training is held approximately one month before the start of the school semester. Must maintain a positive attitude and foster a supportive environment for the girls at all times. Must be CPR and First Aid certified. If the total number of available coaching staff is high, the weekly time commitment may be less. Coaches must be available on a regular basis from 3:00pm-5:30pm weekdays, as the sessions start at approximately 3:30pm. Men are welcome!
• Running Buddies - Parents, family members, guardians or friends who complete the 5K race with a girl in our program. Must be available on race day.
• Event Planning - Working with the Community Outreach/PR committee, event planners identify and/or organize a 5K race, negotiate and secure discounts, order t-shirts, identify potential race sponsors, and generate fundraising ideas.
• SoleMates - Run for the girls and for YOU! Formerly called Team Tiara, SoleMates is the charity running "leg" of GOTR and uses the power of running to make a difference for our girls. Teams or individuals (men and women) pursue individual goals such as running a marathon or completing a triathlon while raising money to support participants in GOTR. Runners are asked to raise a minimum of $262. To sign up for SoleMates in support of GOTR of Austin, click here. Participants of SoleMates pay a non-refundable registration fee of $26. This amount does not go toward the fundraising goal of $262.

Download an application and email it to Jodi Smith to get started!

GOTR of Austin relies on grants and tax-deductible donations to offset the costs of our program, reduce registration fees that girls must pay, and allow us to reach further into the Austin community.

IN-KIND DONATIONS

Non-permanent Color Markers
Bottled Water
Bottled Sports Drink (low sugar)
Notecards
Envelopes (all sizes)
Clipboards
Posterboard (all colors)
Stamps
Copier Paper
Fun Stickers
Generic Award Ribbons (can be found at dollar stores)
Pink Foam Tiaras (can be found at Craft Supplies For Less)
Printing Services
Graphic Design

These items may be mailed to:

Girls on the Run of Austin
PO Box 200594
Austin, TX 78720

Please include a receipt for your item(s) so we may send you a receipt for your tax records in accordance with IRS regulations. You may also contact Shorey Russell to arrange for pick up of your item(s).

FINANCIAL DONATIONS

Listed below are various donation levels that give you an idea of how your contribution will be used. To donate click on the Donate button in the top right corner to contribute, or send us a check payable to “Girls on the Run of Austin” to the address listed in the top left corner of this website. If you require an invoice, please send an email to Shorey Russell.

Champion Donation - $2,000
This tax-deductible donation supports a team of 12 girls at one Austin location.

Platinum Donation - $1,200
This tax-deductible donation supports a team of 8 girls at one Austin location.

Gold Donation - $500
This tax-deductible donation buys practice t-shirts for an entire year of programs.

Silver Donation - $325
This tax-deductible donation pays for the 5K race registration for 15 girls -OR- supplies a bus for transportation to the race location.

Bronze Donation - $150
This tax-deductible donation covers program expenses for one girl.

General Donations
Tax-deductible donations of any denomination support Girls on the Run of Austin and are greatly appreciated.

GOTR of Austin offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities. This is great way for your business to support the mission of GOTR and promote your company or product(s) in the community. Promotional benefits include:

• Logo placement on website
• Logo placement on t-shirts & other apparel
• Advertising in newsletters and other marketing materials
• Event sponsorships
• Product distribution at practices and other events
• Fundraisers at your establishment to increase sales
• And much more!

Please contact Cameron Nokes for more information.

Do you know of any grants or corporate giving opportunities for which we may qualify? Send an email to Melissa Sileo and include the details.