No matter whether you’re voting for a leader for a federal office, city council or for a community organization, it can be daunting to select the right person for the job.  That’s especially true if you don’t know the candidates personally.  You lack first-hand knowledge about their skills, values, motivations and intelligence which provide assurances that you’re selecting the best qualified individual.   Choosing a new board member for your nonprofit association is equally daunting because you sometimes lack the same knowledge of the candidates.  Plus, nonprofit boards require a selfless person who’s willing to give their expertise and time for…