Board of Directors
At-large Board Members: The MiMS Board of Directors is a group of individuals who are responsible for the overall governance and financial responsibility of the organization. While the MiMS staff makes nearly all programmatic decisions, the board approves the annual budget, collaborates on strategic planning, creates and updates organization policy, and oversees the Executive Director, among other responsibilities. Additionally, because Mile in My Shoes is still in its growing stage, all board members serve on a committee, including finance, development, governance, or planning. MiMS’ Board Members are expected not only to attend eight meetings per year but also actively participate in the organization in various ways, including Mentoring with a team, attending major events, and making a personally significant financial donation or participating as a FundRacer once per season. All MiMS Board Members are also expected to act as ambassadors of MiMS in the community.
MiMS accepts applications on a rolling basis for new At-Large Board Members with a passion to help lead the organization forward and drive our mission: We run together to transform ourselves, one another, and our community. Skills or experience we are specifically seeking right now: graphic design, legal, and prior non-profit board experience. We also especially encourage BiPOC and LGBTQI+ individuals, MiMS’ Alumni Members and others with lived experience in the communities we serve to apply. Read more about the position and apply here.
Volunteer Openings
Donor Database Volunteer (10 hours/month)
Are you looking for a way to have a big impact on Mile in My Shoes (without having to run)? We are on the lookout for a dedicated volunteer to help us with back-office support.
What You’ll Do:
Enter new donations into our donor database at the end of each month
Maintain the database and delete duplicate entries
Send donation receipts as requested
Work with the executive director to create and implement a plan for engaging donors
If interested in this position, please email volunteer@mileinmyshoes.mn for more information.
For other (non-Run Mentor) volunteer positions, please email volunteer@mileinmyshoes.mn to inquire about our current needs. Open positions change often but could include FundRacing support, race day support, data entry, or one-time needs.
