To function as a team, nonprofit board member need tools that are simple to use and aid in communication. They frequently deal with sensitive information that can cause a lot of damage in the wrong hands and must be kept secure. Despite the widespread use of digital communication, including texting, messaging and email apps, they are not safe enough for business on boards and make boards vulnerable to cyberattacks.
Nonprofit board directors are volunteers who bring their own experience, knowledge and skills to their work. Many board directors also have other careers or jobs. These different responsibilities can make it hard for them to get in touch with each others.
The good news is that the right technology can be helpful. By integrating a chat, messaging and collaboration platform with a document system or board management software, it will improve the flow of information, preventing loss and duplication of data. It also offers protection against cyberattacks, and protect privileged conversations and documents.
Volunteer board members are usually well-known individuals who have access sensitive information. Hackers target them via ransomware or phishing attacks in which they threaten to release sensitive information unless a sum of cash is paid. A board could also be subject to sanctions from the regulator or lose trust if sensitive information is accidentally shared via unsecured channels such as email or mobile devices. To prevent these issues, the right solution must have strict cybercheckboxes as a well as an audit trail to protect the integrity and confidentiality of information.
