Online Board Meetings Benefits

As a non-profit there is a chance that you have a finite number of board member slots. Many of these slots are difficult to fill because of the time commitment needed for traveling and attending meetings in person. Virtual board meetings eliminate travel and the necessity to sync calendars, making them more accessible to busy board members and can increase the likelihood of participation.

Virtual meetings are also simpler to organize, and require easier to attend them. This will reduce the amount of work that has to be done in advance of every meeting, as well as the necessity to coordinate the location of the meeting. This can reduce the workload of your board which can be advantageous to your bottom line.

Online board meetings also provide the benefit of connecting and involving board members. The right technology platform will allow this to happen through tools like video conferencing, chats, whiteboard collaboration. These tools can be used to provide the same type of experience as an in-person gathering while adhering to the rules of participation and meeting etiquette.

To keep engagement high it is recommended to reduce the duration of meetings, and to take breaks when needed. It’s also helpful to provide training for board members who are not tech-savvy and encourage them to use many meeting tools. This includes polling questions, muting, utilizing the virtual “raise hand” option and allowing participants to submit questions via the chat box.

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