Board Recruitment
The Foundation is recruiting for a board that can hold the mission independently. The goal is not visibility for its own sake; the goal is competent, conflict-aware governance.
What the Foundation needs
The board should bring a mix of experience in:
- Nonprofit governance
- Public-interest oversight
- AI policy and standards
- Risk, compliance, or audit work
- Finance and fiduciary discipline
What matters more than title
The Foundation is looking for people who can:
- Act independently
- Understand conflicts of interest
- Review governance systems carefully
- Protect mission integrity under pressure
- Work in public-interest settings without commercial capture
What is not a fit
The following are poor fits for board service:
- Direct commercial dependence on Foundation certification outcomes
- A need to control the institution for outside stakeholders
- A preference for informal governance over documented process
- An interest in status without operational responsibility
How recruitment should work
The process should stay formal and documented:
- Review the public governance materials.
- Identify the role fit and independence constraints.
- Confirm any conflicts before discussions move forward.
- Interview against mission, governance, and operational criteria.
- Seat members only after the fit is clear.
Candidates should also review the Board Packet and Governance Calendar before accepting service.