1. Experience with the Wikimedia movement and at least one Wikimedia project.
2. Ability to edit basic wiki-markup (grant proposal discussions are largely conducted on Meta).
3. Understanding of diversity, including cultural, linguistic, and gender differences. Reasonable facility with English, for reviewing and discussing grant proposals.
4. Experience with programmatic or project-based work, e.g. editor engagement, outreach, events, partnerships, research, education.
5. Have a track record of constructive engagement in community discussions and an orientation toward collaborative problem solving.
6. Ability to actively engage in the review process at least once every 2 months. Members who have not engaged for at least two months will be asked privately if they're still interested in serving on the GAC. GAC membership of those who do not step down but who remain inactive for another month will expire.

Preferable:

1. Experience leading, coordinating, or managing projects with an intended on-wiki impact.
2. Experience applying for grants or working in grants programs (in the Wikimedia, academic, or wider non-profit world).
3. Experience handling externally provided money and working with and within budgets, preferably in a non-profit context.
4. Experience with organizational issues, including governance, due diligence, accountability processes, auditing, and finance.
5. Ability to read and write in multiple languages.