As the pandemic continues to grow, it becomes increasingly difficult for board members of nonprofit organizations to meet in person to discuss crucial topics and provide strategic guidance. As a result, increasing numbers of organizations are deciding to hold online meetings during this crisis. While going digital may appear to be a hassle however, it can be a great opportunity for non-profit organizations to make their meetings more efficient and effective.

In addition to lowering expenses for overhead Online meetings are also more convenient for everyone who attends. There is no traffic to contend with or tight meeting schedules to manage, or travel stress that can cause people to be distracted during the meeting. This increases the chances that all board members will attend the meetings via video and participate in discussions.

A good program for managing www.boardroomtx.com/sponsoring-vs-mentoring/ meetings will allow you to record your meetings and archive the minutes. This means that even if are not able to attend a meeting, you are able to access the minutes and other documents later. You can then review and evaluate your decisions and actions following the meeting.

To ensure that your virtual meetings are as productive as is possible it is important to plan the meeting in advance. It is essential to ensure that everyone is able to attend the meeting at a time convenient for them. Additionally, you should make sure that everyone is calling from an area that is quiet to reduce background noise. Also, it is important to call a roll call at the beginning of the meeting to make sure that there is a quorum. You should also use the voting features of the meeting tool to keep engagement high, and avoid having to resort to verbally or even using a virtual "show of hands".