Effective Board Portal Software
Board portals can provide a variety of benefits for both board members and administrators. For directors, they provide simple and secure access to historical and current meeting materials to help prepare for meetings. Administrators can streamline the process in preparing digital board documents including recording minutes of meetings, and distributing actions items. This helps to improve governance and saves valuable time for both the board as well as the administrative staff of the board.
When choosing a vendor, ensure they provide dedicated customer support that is staffed by experienced professionals who are available 24/7. This will guarantee that you receive immediate assistance for any concerns or questions, especially at times when you’re most in need. Also, take note of the way in which a service’s customer support is assessed by peers and whether they’ve won industry awards for excellent support.
Some vendors also charge extra costs for additional committees or administrators, training, and data storage. When comparing pricing, look at these additional costs to see how they impact your overall cost.
Try it before you buy. Ask vendors to provide a free trial so that you can determine whether the software can meet your requirements. Also look for a vendor with a mobile app so that directors can use the software on their preferred devices, even when traveling to work. This will ensure that they can keep up-to-date with agendas, notes, and other documents, as well being able to easily attend meetings remotely.