Online Board Meetings Benefits for Nonprofits

Online Board Meetings Benefits

As a non-profit, you probably have a limited number of board members. A lot of these slots are difficult to fill because of the time commitment required for travel and attending meetings in person. Virtual board meetings eliminate travel and the need to sync calendars, which makes them more accessible to busy board members and can increase the likelihood of taking part.

It’s also much easier to organize and attend virtual meetings, which can lessen the amount of preparation required prior to each meeting, and the necessity of coordinating meeting spaces. This can ease the burden of your board, which is beneficial to your company’s bottom line.

Online board meetings also offer the benefit of connecting and involving board members. The right technology platform will facilitate this through tools such as video conferencing, chats and whiteboard collaboration, as well as presentations. These tools can be used to create the same kind of experience as an in-person meeting while adhering to the rules of participation and the proper manners of a meeting.

Limiting the duration of meetings is a great strategy to keep participants engaged. It is also beneficial to offer training for board members who aren’t tech-savvy, and to encourage use of various meeting tools. This includes polling questions, muting and using the virtual “raise hand” option and allowing participants to submit questions via the chat box.

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