To work together as team members the board members of nonprofit organizations require tools that are simple to use and facilitate communication. They are responsible for sensitive data that can be disastrous when it is misused and must be kept private. Despite the wide acceptance of digital communications, including texting, email and messaging apps, they’re not safe enough for business on boards and make boards vulnerable to cyberattacks.
Nonprofit board directors are volunteers who bring diverse experiences, knowledge and abilities to their positions. Many board directors also have other careers or jobs. These different responsibilities can make it hard for them to communicate with each other.
The good news is that the right technology can assist. Integrating a chat, message and collaboration platform with a board management program or a document system can streamline the flow, preventing duplication and loss of data. It can also protect against cyberattacks and protect confidential documents and conversations.
Volunteer board members typically have access to sensitive data. Hackers target them via phishing attacks or ransomware where they threaten to release sensitive data in exchange for cash is paid. In addition to these dangers boards could be subject to legal repercussions and a loss of trust if sensitive information is accidentally shared via unsecured channels like email or on a personal device. To avoid these issues the best solution is to have a strict system of cybercheckboxes, as well as an audit trail to safeguard the integrity of information.
