Seeking Board Members (Live or Work in Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, or Schuylkill County)

MidEast PA Care and Advocacy Network is seeking passionate, skilled, and mission-driven individuals to join our Board of Directors during a pivotal period for our organization and the communities we serve. As a regional leader in providing access to HIV care, prevention, housing and other support services, our board is actively recuring new members with expertise in:

• Grant Writing & Resource Development
• Fundraising Strategy & Implementation
• Strategic Planning & Organizational Sustainability

Why Join? Our region faces significant funding cuts, delayed reimbursements, and evolving client needs. The Board is leading efforts to secure new revenue streams, diversify funding, and set a bold strategic vision for the future.

Board Member Responsibilities:

• Develop & execute fundraising campaigns and grant applications
• Strategic planning
• Organizational oversight (financial, risk management, and program impact)
• Board and committee recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts
• Advocate for diverse, inclusive, and client-centered approaches in all board activities

Ideal Candidate - Experience in:

• Nonprofit grant writing and fundraising
• Strategic planning, especially in health, human services, or community development
• Navigating organization through financial or operation challenges
• Board governance, committee leadership, or volunteer engagement
• Diversity, lived experience, and regional representation are highly valued

Commitment:

• Attend regular board meetings (in-person/virtual options available) - Primary Board of Directors meetings held bimonthly on the first Tuesday, 6-8pm (with additional meetings for committees, committee work, and MidEast PA CAN's annual meeting in early September)
• Participate in committee work (Fundraising, Allocations, Strategic Planning, etc.)
• Engage with staff, providers, and community stakeholders
• Support board recruitment efforts

Board of Directors serve for a 4-year term