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Transparent and honest board members communications create a sense of trust that promotes accountability. This creates an effective board that is attuned and engaged and empowered to take decisions that support the goals of the organization.
The new board members must be informed of their duties and expectations prior to the start of their tenure. This includes the importance of giving time in making professional and personal connections to further the organization’s mission, and taking part in fundraising events. A welcome letter outlining meetings schedules, communication channels and other relevant information to help new board members to settle in quickly.
Different people process information in different ways, which is why it is crucial to customize communications for board members for individual preferences. For instance, some prefer reading lengthy reports, whereas others may be better at comprehending data visualizations. Make sure that reports and other information can be digested easily by avoiding technical jargon and using simple language. Make use of analogies and real-world examples to show the implications of data or reports, when needed.
It is crucial to alter the format of board meetings, and not rely on PowerPoint presentations. Mixing up formats can also aid in limiting the duration of meetings and encourage participation and creativity from board members.
Ensure that board members can effortlessly access all the information they need in between meetings. Choose a platform for sharing documents that is user-friendly and secure with features, high scalability and compliance to data protection regulations. Some of the most well-known solutions are Diligent Boards. BoardEffect. Passageways OnBoard. and Aporio.
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