The number one concern reported by nonprofit CEOs, Executive Directors, and admins surrounding using digital portals is ease of use. BellesBoard strives to assuage those fears by creating the most user-friendly portal around. All members of your board being comfortable and confident in their handling of and familiarity with BellesBoard will increase engagement and make for smoother operations.
Board engagement is essential for an organization. An engaged team functions better, makes more informed decisions, and is dedicated to their group goals. This increased engagement can and has led to benefits like more opportunities for the organization as a whole, along with increased board recruitment.
We live in a digital age. Paper-centric methods can no longer match the benefits offered by digital portals like BellesBoard, and what other digital portals cannot offer is the effortlessness and innate user-friendliness of BellesBoard. The nonprofit world is comprised of multi-generational participation – just the internet-raised generation; BellesBoard was crafted around the idea of intuitively ensuring that any user can navigate and access all the benefits this portal has to offer.
BellesBoard stores all documents in a centralized location, keeping files neat and organized. These files are findable at the click of a button, eliminating the need to dig through filing cabinets or access multiple links. Having all this information available in one place makes it simple and convenient for board members to keep themselves up to date and to be responsive with their thoughts and opinions on discussions related to board business. Having this information readily accessible means no wasted time during meetings or extraneous emails inquiring after whereabouts. Maximizing your team time is central to increased engagement.
Meeting invitations are automatic, guaranteeing all members of your board are alerted in advance. Furthermore, BellesBoard reminds your board of important dates for signings, ensuring regulatory compliance maintenance is not a concern. When a contract needs to be renewed with a signature, there is no need to worry about a lapse in activity, as BellesBoard will alert you to the approaching deadlines and dates. And, with the document available at your fingertips, all you need to do is open your portal to sign digitally and securely. BellesBoard will maintain a schedule for you, updating your board members and keeping everyone up to date without overwhelming their calendars.
Attendance is easily maintained through BellesBoard. As a result of features like meeting invitations and reminders, attendance on BellesBoard is generally higher than the average organization’s in-person or virtual meetings. Materials are guaranteed to be distributed to all attendees, eliminating printing fees and the possibility of forgetting a document or not making enough.
All the above creates better communication. Outside of meetings, a regular and ongoing line of communication is fundamental to board engagement. This open dialogue can often create a sense of camaraderie, prompting smoother dialogue during meetings – whether scheduled or ad-hoc.
BellesBoard is the perfect portal for organizations looking to streamline processes, knowledge gathering, participation, and overall engagement. Your comfort level with technology is irrelevant, as BellesBoard is user-friendly for everyone making board service easy for all.
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