01 Juil Effective Board Portal Software for Nonprofits
Effective Board Portal Software
A board management system allows committees and boards to streamline meetings workflows, collaborate effectively with robust security features in place, and align on strategic decision-making. Selecting the right system is essential, particularly for nonprofits. In addition to product ease of use, ask your prospective vendor about their reputation and service. It is important to determine if they offer a responsive customer service, especially when there’s a problem with the technology once the initial training has been completed. Find vendors who have been recognized by reputable platforms like G2, Capterra and Software Advice.
Board meetings should be productive and not stressful. Distributing all materials to directors prior to the agenda of a board meeting is the best way to be sure they are prepared. This lets them work at their own pace, and double-check that they’ve read all of the board memos, books, and other relevant documents. The ideal timing for distributing materials for meetings is two to three days before the board meeting.
With modern governance tools the process of preparing for meetings is fast and simple. By clicking on an item, the agenda transforms into a draft meeting minute, and all documents relevant are linked to make it simple to access. Directors can vote on, amend the agenda and add deadlines and action items during the meeting. Directors are able to work on their projects after the meeting. Reminders are automatically added to their calendars, and they can track their progress.