Online Board Meetings Benefits
As a non-profit organization, you’re likely to have a restricted amount 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 as well as the need to sync calendars, which makes them more accessible to busy board members and helps to increase the probability of taking part.
It’s also easier to schedule and participate in virtual meetings, which can reduce the amount of prep needed prior to each meeting and the necessity to coordinate meeting space. This will reduce the workload of your board which can be beneficial for your organization and its bottom line.
Another benefit of board meetings that are online is that they can help connect and get board members involved. The right technology platform will help facilitate this engagement by providing tools such as video conference, discussion and presentation via chats, and whiteboard collaboration. These tools can be used to provide the same kind of experience as an in-person meeting, while respecting the rules of participation and meeting etiquette.
Limiting the length of meetings is a great strategy to keep attendees engaged. It is also beneficial to provide instruction to board members who are not tech-savvy and encourage them to use a variety of meeting tools. This includes muting and polling questions, and using the virtual “raise your hand” option. Members can also submit questions in the chatbox.
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