Online Board Meetings Benefits

As a nonprofit there is a chance that you have a limited number of board member slots. Many of those slots are difficult to fill due to the time commitment associated with traveling and attending in-person meetings. Virtual board meetings can eliminate travel as well as the need to sync calendars, which makes them more accessible for busy board members and helps increase the likelihood of taking part.

Virtual meetings are also easier to plan, and it’s less work to attend them. This could reduce the amount of work to be planned ahead of each meeting, and the necessity to coordinate the meeting space. This will reduce your board’s overall workload which can be beneficial to your organization and its bottom line.

Another benefit of online board meetings is that they can help connect and engage board members. A good technology platform can help facilitate this engagement by providing tools for communication via video conferencing, presentation and discussion in form of chats, and whiteboard collaboration. These tools can be used to provide the same experience as an in-person meeting while adhering to the rules of participation and the proper manners of a meeting.

To ensure that the board is engaged, it is recommended to reduce the length of meetings and take breaks when needed. It is also beneficial to provide training for board members who aren’t technologically proficient and to encourage the use of various meeting tools. This includes muting or polling questions and using the virtual “raise your hand” option. Members can also submit questions in the chatbox.

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