The right software for managing your board can help your nonprofit organization save time and money. If you’re having trouble with paper documents or endless emails that aren’t secure, or just need to simplify your planning and voting processes, there are plenty of ways a new system can make the world of difference.
Board portals with a wealth of features let directors access all the tools they need all in one place, eliminating the need to collect documents prior to meetings. This includes organizational policies as well as minutes from previous meetings. You can also keep documents from meetings and voting results in one place.
A simple interface is crucial in helping users get up and running quickly. Select a solution that is easy to use, provides users with a familiar experience and is compatible with the current technology. It should be simple to navigate and include the possibility of creating custom categories and folders to use for keeping files in.
Nonprofits are typically busy and efficient administrative tasks will have a major impact on their ability to work efficiently. A good board portal will also meet the requirements of committees and work groups, reducing the need for documents to be passed back and forth among multiple individuals. This can be accomplished with workflows that define participants and their roles (review, edit, approvals, etc.) and include automatic deadline reminders. This allows administrators more time to concentrate on strategic concerns.
