Online Board Meetings Benefits

As a non-profit, you likely have a finite number of board members. A lot of these slots are hard to fill due to the time commitment associated with traveling and attending in-person meetings. Virtual board meetings eliminate the need for travel and calendar synchronization making them more accessible to busy board members.

Virtual meetings are also simpler to organize, and require less work to attend them. This could reduce the amount of work to be prepared prior to every meeting, as well as the necessity to coordinate the space for meetings. This could reduce the workload of your board members which is beneficial for your organization and its bottom line.

Online board meetings also have the advantage of bringing together and engaging board members. The right technology platform can help facilitate this engagement by providing tools such as video conferencing, presentation and discussion in form of chats, and whiteboard collaboration. These tools can be used to create 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 duration of meetings and take breaks when needed. It’s also helpful to provide the opportunity to train board members who are not tech-savvy and to encourage the use of many meeting tools. This includes muting, polling and using the virtual “raise your hand” option. Members can also submit questions in the chatbox.

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