To work as a unit board members of nonprofit organizations must have tools to communicate. They deal with sensitive information that could be dangerous when misused and must be kept confidential. Despite the widespread adoption of digital communication, including messages, texting and email apps, they are not secure enough for board business and expose boards to cyberattacks.
Nonprofit board members are volunteers who bring a wide range of abilities, knowledge, and experience to their role. They also have other jobs or careers. Having these various responsibilities and commitments, however it can be difficult for them to maintain constant contact with one another.
The good news is that the right technology can aid. The integration of a chat, messaging and collaboration platform with board management software or a document management system can streamline the flow, preventing duplicates and data loss. It also helps protect against cyberattacks and protect confidential conversations and documents.
Board members who volunteer for board positions often have access to sensitive data. Hackers are aware and are targeting them with phishing attacks as well as ransomware, which is where criminals threaten to release private data unless they receive a sum of money. In addition to these risks the board could face regulatory repercussions and diminished confidence if sensitive data is accidentally shared through unsecure channels like email or a personal device. To avoid these risks, the right solution needs to be backed by strict cybercheckboxes as well as an audit trail to protect the integrity of data.