> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://manual.gitcoin.co/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://manual.gitcoin.co/governance-processes/units/gitcoin-foundation.md). # Gitcoin Foundation ## Responsibilities *What ongoing activities is the role responsible for?* * Maintain legal compliance and good standing for the organizations on behalf of the DAO * Ensure business continuity for all banking and financial (fiat) requirements * Support and mentor (when appropriate) the DAO and its members * Ensure the organization has clear goals, objectives and timelines for accomplishing those goals * Transparency in reporting and accounting to stewards in the actions and finances of the foundation * Provide inspiration and guidance on long term outcomes the DAO is seeking * Support operational excellence within the organization, and the leaders working to realize our collective organizational vision * Proposal and facilitation of collective alignment around our goals and objectives * Not be mandated by the foundation - merely guides in the process to alignment ## Decision Rights *What decisions are reserved for this role?* * Legal compliance for our entities and operations there within * Final approvals on agreements requiring a signature from our entity(s) * Banking infrastructure for our organization * Accounting compliance for the accounts the foundation and its subsidiaries have * RFP scopes of work that advance the organization and its goals (with advice) * Multi-year partnerships or projects (with advice) ## Evaluation Criteria *What measures or outcomes can be used to evaluate this role?* * Number of lawsuits (something around 0) * Orderly accounting documents * Meeting stated OKRs at the end of each season? * End-of-season feedback from Workstream Leads and Steward Council? ## Qualifications *What skills or experience are needed to perform within this workstream effectively?* * Crypto experience and a deep understanding of our industry and that of (ideally) the public goods ecosystem within the ethereum community and beyond. * Strong operational capabilities with familiarity in business planning, financial planning and Cayman / BVI law * Highly organized and able to support a multitude of stakeholders, workstreams and organizations. * Proven leadership and team management prowess. * Familiarity with blockchain technology and its potential impact on public goods. * Operational expertise, encompassing business planning, financial planning, and familiarity with Cayman/BVI law. * Exceptional organizational skills with the capacity to support a diverse array of stakeholders, workstreams, and organizations. ## Staffing *How are roles within this workstream filled?* * There is currently no process in place to fill the role of the Executive Director * All other roles are based on two-way consent between the Executive Director and the candidate --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://manual.gitcoin.co/governance-processes/units/gitcoin-foundation.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.