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This page contains information about the Board of Directors for the nonprofit organization. Anyone interested in serving should add their name to the [[Board Candidates]] page. | This page contains information about the Board of Directors for the nonprofit organization. Anyone interested in serving should add their name to the [[Board Candidates]] page. Five or seven board members would be ideal; three are needed before the articles of incorporation can be filed. | ||
Board members are responsible for ensuring that to organization: | Board members are responsible for ensuring that to organization: | ||
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* Attend quarterly board meetings via video conference | * Attend quarterly board meetings via video conference | ||
* Provide strategic direction and governance | * Provide strategic direction and governance | ||
* Review and approve major organizational policies | * Review and approve major organizational policies | ||
* Approve the annual budget and financial reports | * Approve the annual budget and financial reports | ||
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* Assist with annual fundraising goals as able | * Assist with annual fundraising goals as able | ||
==== Estimated | ==== Estimated Time Commitment: ==== | ||
* Quarterly meetings (virtual or in-person) | * Quarterly meetings (virtual or in-person) | ||
* Review of materials, budgets, and policy proposals | * Review of materials, budgets, and policy proposals | ||
* Attendance at major events or briefings (optional but encouraged) | * Attendance at major events or briefings (optional but encouraged) | ||
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* Open source projects | * Open source projects | ||
* SaaS platforms | * SaaS platforms | ||
* Cybersecurity | * Cybersecurity | ||
* Data governance | * Data governance | ||
* Nonprofit law | * Nonprofit law | ||
* Privacy law | * Privacy law | ||
* Fundraising / Grant writing | * Fundraising / Grant writing | ||
==== Financial Contribution ==== | ==== Financial Contribution ==== | ||
There is no | There is no financial contribution requirement. Board members are encouraged (but ''not required'') to: | ||
* Make an annual contribution in any amount | * Make an annual contribution in any amount | ||
* Identify prospective donors | * Identify prospective donors | ||
* Support fundraising campaigns as appropriate | * Support fundraising campaigns as appropriate | ||
Latest revision as of 15:01, 30 July 2026
This page contains information about the Board of Directors for the nonprofit organization. Anyone interested in serving should add their name to the Board Candidates page. Five or seven board members would be ideal; three are needed before the articles of incorporation can be filed.
Board members are responsible for ensuring that to organization:
- Remains mission-focused
- Operates effectively and ethically
- Maintains financial integrity
- Complies with all legal and regulatory obligations
- Implements effective advocacy and public-outreach strategies
Key Responsibilities
- Attend quarterly board meetings via video conference
- Provide strategic direction and governance
- Review and approve major organizational policies
- Approve the annual budget and financial reports
- Participate in strategic planning
- Promote the organization and serve as an ambassador
- Assist with annual fundraising goals as able
Estimated Time Commitment:
- Quarterly meetings (virtual or in-person)
- Review of materials, budgets, and policy proposals
- Attendance at major events or briefings (optional but encouraged)
This is designed to be manageable for professionals with full-time careers.
Desired Skills & Qualifications
- MediaWiki
- Open source projects
- SaaS platforms
- Cybersecurity
- Data governance
- Nonprofit law
- Privacy law
- Fundraising / Grant writing
Financial Contribution
There is no financial contribution requirement. Board members are encouraged (but not required) to:
- Make an annual contribution in any amount
- Identify prospective donors
- Support fundraising campaigns as appropriate