Board of Directors

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
• Serve on one or more committees (Advocacy, Governance, Finance, Technology, Communications, or Fundraising)
• 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 Annual Commitment: 25–40 hours

• Quarterly meetings (virtual or in-person)
• Committee participation (monthly or bi-monthly meetings)
• 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
• Cloud infrastructure
• Cybersecurity
• Privacy law
• Data governance
• Nonprofit law
• Privacy law
• Teacher / Professor
• Fundraising / Grant writing

Financial Contribution

There is no minimum 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