Learning Tracks

Breakout sessions are organized into the following five learning tracks to help you easily find sessions that match your interests and goals​. Many sessions touch on multiple themes and may appear across more than one track.

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Programming and Operations

The Programming & Operations track features breakout sessions that are especially valuable for program and operations staff. Together, these sessions support strategic program and council operations, as well as tools to increase inclusion and accessibility.

Monday, June 29 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Oops to Awesome: Celebrating the Power of Mistakes
​Risk Management Essentials: Best Practices & Strategies to Mitigate Risk 
Involving Young People in Positive Change

Monday, June 29 from 1:45 - 3:00 p.m.
Powerful Alliances: Expanding Access through Parks & Rec
A Deeper Dive Into Disability Inclusion at Girls on the Run
Large Territory Operation Essentials

Monday, June 29 from 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
Creating Inclusive 5K Experiences for All Abilities
Using Mission Advancement Markers for Measurable Impact​

Tuesday, June 30 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Serving Rural Communities
The BAND Advantage: Organize, Connect, and Communicate Smarter
Tools and Best Practices for Behavior Support
​Cultivating Campus Champions for GOTR

Tuesday, June 30 from 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
The Power of Family Engagement in Programming
​Pinwheel Workshop: New features & Efficiencies

Tuesday, June 30 from 2:45 - 4:30 p.m.
Strengthening Participant Experience: Practical Strategies for Every Stage
Leveraging AI to Boost Efficiency

Leadership & Governance

The Leadership & Governance track features breakout sessions that are especially valuable for council directors and board leaders. Together, these sessions support effective governance and strategic leadership.

Monday, June 29 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
​Risk Management Essentials: Best Practices & Strategies to Mitigate Risk 
​Making the Ask... What’s the Best that Could Happen?
​Oops to Awesome: Celebrating the Power of Mistakes 

Monday, June 29 from 1:45 - 3:00 p.m.
​Unlocking the Power of a Growth Mindset for Intentional Growth

Monday, June 29 from 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
Fostering Engagement: Building a Dynamic Board
​Using Mission Advancement Markers for Measurable Impact

Tuesday, June 30 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Cultivating Sponsors into Long-term Champions

Tuesday, June 30 from 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
A Case Study: GOTR Greater Richmond - Building Sustainable Growth through People-Centered Strategies
Feedback that Fuels
​Mission in Motion: Activating the Board for Fundraising Impact

Fundraising & Partnerships

The Fundraising & Partnerships track highlights breakout sessions especially valuable for council staff and board members interested in planning sustainable fundraising initiatives and developing strong partnerships.

Monday, June 29 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
​Making the Ask... What’s the Best that Could Happen? 

Monday, June 29 from 1:45 - 3:00 p.m.
​Powerful Alliances: Expanding Access through Parks & Rec 

Tuesday, June 30 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Cultivating Sponsors into Long-term Champions
​Cultivating Campus Champions for GOTR

Tuesday, June 30 from 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Mission in Motion: Activating the Board for Fundraising Impact
​Pinwheel Workshop: New features & Efficiencies

Tuesday, June 30 from 2:45 - 4:30 p.m.
​Planning and Successfully Executing Signature Events

Marketing & Communications

The Marketing & Communications track features breakout sessions that are especially valuable for council staff interested in sessions to support strategic and impactful marketing and communication efforts.

Monday, June 29 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
LinkedIn Level Up

Monday, June 29 from 1:45 - 3:00 p.m.
The Digital Marketing Glow-Up: Building a Stronger Council Presence Online

Monday, June 29 from 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
Talk of the Town: Elevating Your Council's Marketing Efforts
Using Mission Advancement Markers for Measurable Impact

Tuesday, June 30 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
​The BAND Advantage: Organize, Connect, and Communicate Smarter

Tuesday, June 30 from 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
​The Power of Family Engagement in Programming 

Personal & Professional Growth

The Personal & Professional Growth track highlights breakout sessions valuable to all Summit attendees. These sessions are focused on self-care, personal growth, and professional development. Each session provides tools that can support your personal growth, as well as your role with Girls on the Run.

Monday, June 29 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
LinkedIn Level Up
​​Oops to Awesome: Celebrating the Power of Mistakes

Monday, June 29 from 1:45 - 3:00 p.m.
​Unlocking the Power of a Growth Mindset for Intentional Growth

Monday, June 29 from 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
​Creating Stress Resilience

Tuesday, June 30 from 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
​Feedback that Fuels

Tuesday, June 30 from 2:45 - 4:30 p.m.
What's Your Shine?
Taming the Chaos: Project and Time Management
Leveraging AI to Boost Efficiency