Effective Board Portal Software
A board management system enables committees and boards with strong security features to collaborate confidently, align on strategic decisions, and improve meeting workflows. However, selecting the right system requires careful consideration, particularly for nonprofits. Ask your prospective vendor to provide you with information about their services and reputation, in addition to the ease of use. It is important to determine if they provide prompt customer support, especially when there are issues with the technology after the initial training is completed. You should look for vendors that have been recognized by reputable platforms such as G2, Capterra and Software Advice.
Board meetings should be productive and not stressful. The best method to ensure that directors are prepared for every meeting is to distribute all of their materials prior to the date of the agenda. This allows them to prepare at their own pace, and double-check that they’ve viewed all of the board books, memos, as well as other relevant documents. It is best to distribute meeting materials two to three business days prior to the board’s meeting.
With modern tools for governance, preparing for meetings is fast and simple. By clicking on an item, the agenda transforms into a draft of the meeting’s minutes, and all documents relevant are linked to make it easy to access. Directors are able to vote, alter agenda items, and add deadlines and actions during the meeting. After the meeting, directors can continue working on their assignments – with reminders that automatically sync to their calendars, and the ability to monitor their progress.
