To work together as team members the board members of non-profit organizations need tools that are simple to use and allow for communication. They deal with sensitive data that could be harmful when it is misused and must be kept secure. Despite the widespread adoption of digital communications, including messages, texting and email apps, they aren’t sufficiently secure for board-level business and make boards vulnerable to cyberattacks.
Nonprofit board directors are volunteers who bring their own experiences, skills, and knowledge to their roles. Many also have other jobs or careers. This can make it hard for them to get in touch with each other.
The good news is that the right technology can aid. By using a chat, messaging and collaboration platform with a document management system or board management software, it will streamline the flow of information, preventing loss and duplication of information. It can also protect against cyberattacks and secure documents and conversations.
Volunteer board members often have access to highly sensitive data. Hackers are aware and are targeting them with phishing attacks as well as ransomware, where criminals are threatening to release personal information unless they pay a certain amount of money. In addition to these risks boards could be subject to regulatory repercussions and diminished confidence if sensitive data is accidentally shared via unsecure channels like email or on a personal device. To avoid this, the ideal solution must include strict cybercheckboxes, as well as an audit trail to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of data.
