About Effective Board Portal Software
Board portals can be beneficial to both administrators and board members. Directors can easily and confidentially access their material for meetings to help prepare meetings. Administrators can streamline the process of prepping digital board packs as well as taking minutes of meetings and distributing actions items. This allows for more efficient governance, and reduces time for the administrative staff as well as the board.
When selecting a vendor to partner with, ensure that they provide 24/7 client support by experienced professionals. This will help ensure that any issues or questions can be addressed quickly in the time you need it the most. Also, take note of how a service’s support is judged by peers and if they’ve received industry awards for excellent support.
Some vendors charge extra for additional committees, administrators, training and storage of data. Consider these additional costs in comparing prices and see the impact on your overall costs.
One of the best ways to evaluate the effectiveness of a solution for managing boards is to try it for yourself before you buy it. Request vendors to give you a free trial to test whether the software is suitable for your needs. Also look for a company that has a mobile application to allow directors to use the application on their own devices, even while traveling for business. This will ensure that they stay up to date on meeting agendas, notes, and other documents, as well being able to attend meetings remotely.