Our Team
Board of Directors
BOARD MEMBER APPLICATION
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 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
2025 Meeting Dates
Board meetings occur on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 5:30 PM. Meetings are open to the public and are 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. Contact the executive assistant at mfink@gecac.org with questions.
January 28 (virtual)
February 25 (virtual)
March 25 (in-person)
April 22 (virtual)
May 27 (virtual)
June 24 (in-person)
July 22 (virtual)
August 26 (virtual)
September 23 (in-person)
October 28 (virtual)
November 25 (virtual)
December 23 (in-person)
Become a Member of GECAC's Board of Directors
The Nominating Committee recruits new board members with the key skills 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
BOARD MEMBER APPLICATION
If you are interested in serving on our Board of Directors, please complete the application and return it to the executive assistant at mfink@gecac.org or mail it to:
Nominating Committee
Greater Erie Community Action Committee
18 West 9th Street
Erie, PA 16501
Staff Leadership
