The people who build before it's proven.
Founder members are not early adopters — they are builders. They help create the first chapter, validate the model, support the structure, and establish the credibility that every future member benefits from.
An early believer who does the work.
Founder status is not honorary. It is not awarded for donating money. It identifies the people who showed up before the model was proven, and helped build it.
Founder members help form the first chapter. They attend founding meetings, recruit serious people, build early civic programs, and demonstrate that the CNI model works on the ground.
The founding window is limited. Once the first chapter is formed and operational, founder member status closes permanently.
This is not a prestige play. It is a responsibility. The privileges that come with founder status are a recognition of the work done — not an entitlement for joining early.
Founder membership closes at the first chapter launch. Once the founding team is complete and the chapter is operational, this status becomes permanently unavailable.
What founders earn — permanently.
These privileges are attached to your founding record. They do not expire. They are documented in CNI's national records.
Founder Certificate
Official Civic Networking India Founder Member certificate — documented and signed.
Founding Record Listing
Name permanently listed in CNI founding records available nationally.
Priority Leadership
First eligible for all chapter leadership roles, national positions, and governance committees.
Early Governance Rights
Help shape the founding charter, code of conduct, and chapter expansion policy.
Special Founder Badge
Exclusive digital and physical badge marking founding member status.
Chapter Expansion Rights
Priority right to petition and lead new city chapter launches.
Founder Council Access
Invitation to founder-only strategy sessions as CNI scales nationally.
Mentor New Chapters
Recognized right to mentor and guide new chapters as a founding member.
Privileges come with obligations.
Founder status is reviewed if responsibilities are not met. This is a commitment, not a title.
The non-negotiables.
Founders cannot use CNI for any political purpose, support, or campaigning. Violation = immediate removal.
CNI is strictly secular and non-caste. Founders must never raise caste or religion in any CNI context.
Any action that brings disrepute to CNI is a founding member conduct violation, regardless of intent.
Founders must maintain honest, verifiable contribution records. Setting this standard is part of the founder role.
Apply before the founding window closes.
Founding membership closes at the first chapter launch. Fill out the join form and select "Founder Member" as your interest.