Become a Member of GECAC's Board of Directors
In order to reduce poverty in Erie County, GECAC works to better focus available local, state, federal, and private resources to assist low-income individuals and families to acquire useful skills and knowledge, to gain access to new opportunities, and achieve economic self-sufficiency.
The Nominating Committee is always recruiting new board members who can offer the key skills needed to manage and grow the organization. Some areas of expertise they are recruiting for include:
Advocacy
Communication
Community Needs Assessments
Economic Development
Financial Planning and Control
Fundraising
Governance
Human Resources
Information Technology
Legal
Organizational Capacity
Program Planning and Evaluation
Public Policy/Legislation
Strategic Planning
Application
https://www.gecac.org/uploads/board-of-directors/boardapplication-4.19.23.pdf
Responsibilities
As the highest volunteer leadership body of the organization and to satisfy its fiduciary duties, the Board of Directors is responsible for:
determining the mission and purposes of GECAC
selecting and evaluating the performance of the CEO
strategic and organizational planning
ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management
fundraising and resource development
approving and monitoring GECAC's programs and services
enhancing GECAC's public image
assessing its own performance as the governing body of GECAC
Structure
GECAC's fifteen-member Board of Directors has a tripartite structure, a requirement for all Community Action Agencies nationwide.
One-third represent the low-income population in Erie County
One-third are elected public officials or their representatives
One-third are from the private sector, which includes representatives of business, industry, labor, and other major groups and interests in the community
Meeting Dates
Board meetings occur on the third Tuesday of every month at 5:30 PM. Meetings are open to the public and held at GECAC's headquarters at 18 West 9th Street, Erie, PA 16501. Meetings are also held virtually through the Zoom platform. Additional board meetings may be held at the Chairperson's discretion.
January 17 (virtual) February 21 (virtual) March 21 (in-person) April 18 (virtual) May 16 (virtual)
June 20 (in-person) July 18 (virtual) August 15 (virtual) September 19 (in-person) October 17 (virtual) November 21 (virtual) December 19 (in-person)
Contact
Homer Smith, Nominating Committee Chair