Board management tools provide directors an unsecure environment to collaborate, access agendas documents, presentations and much more. The software also allows for more visibility and eliminates common issues such as miscommunication, missed meetings and overlapping agendas. It is important to find efficiency that allows stakeholders to concentrate on the bigger picture. Nonprofits can be extremely busy. Board management software can aid in this area by integrating workflows to reduce the amount of administrative work required to complete important tasks.
When choosing a portal for board members be sure to choose a platform that are intuitive and easy to use by administrators and busy board members. For those with a steep learning curve, they will be difficult to get used to. Think about the amount of customization that the software provides and how it is easily adjusted to meet different needs. The ability to tailor the user experience is especially important if you have board members with different technological skills and preferences.
Choose a company that has affordable prices for non-profits and flexible plans that can scale up or down depending on the organizational needs. Finally, take into consideration the training and support that the company provides to ensure that board members have the tools they require to be successful and productive in their jobs. For busy board members that work remotely, the ability to collaborate and share ideas via mobile devices is important. A platform that planning and organizing your annual company meeting can support mobile applications as well as page synchronization and annotations shared by all board members will enable them to remain engaged even when they’re away from their desks.