To work as an organization and to work as a board member, nonprofits require tools that are easy to use and allow for communication. They handle sensitive information that could be dangerous when it is misused and must be kept private. Despite the widespread use of digital communication like texting, emails, and messaging apps, they aren’t secure enough to be used in board business, leaving boards vulnerable to cyberattacks.
Nonprofit board members are volunteers who bring a variety of skills, knowledge and experience to their job. Many board directors also have other jobs or careers. Being juggling these multiple commitments and obligations, however, can make it difficult for them to maintain constant communication with each other.
The good news is that the right technology can help. By using chat, messaging and collaboration platform with a document management system or board management software, it will improve the flow of information, preventing the loss and duplication of data. It can also protect against cyberattacks and protect confidential conversations and documents.
Volunteer board members are typically high-profile individuals with access to sensitive information. Hackers target them through ransomware or phishing attacks in which they threaten to release sensitive information without payment unless a specific amount is paid. In addition to these dangers, a board can face legal repercussions and a loss of trust if sensitive files are accidentally shared on unsecured channels such as email or on a personal device. To avoid these risks, the right solution needs to include strict cybercheckboxes and an audit trail to safeguard the integrity of data.
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