To work as a team and to work as a board member, nonprofits require tools that are easy to use and allow for communication. They often deal with sensitive information that can cause a lot of damage in the wrong hands, and must be kept private. Despite the widespread use of digital communication such as texting, email and messaging apps, they aren’t sufficiently secure to be used in board business, leaving boards at risk of cyberattacks.

Nonprofit board directors are volunteers who bring diverse experiences, knowledge and skills to their roles. Many also have other jobs or careers. These different responsibilities can make it hard for them to communicate with one with one another.

The good news is that the right technology can assist. The integration of a chat, messaging and collaboration platform with a board management software or a document system will reduce the time spent, preventing duplicates and data loss. It also helps protect against cyberattacks as well as safeguard confidential documents and conversations.

Board members who volunteer for board positions often have access to highly sensitive information. Hackers are aware and target them with phishing attacks and ransomware, in which criminals are threatening to release personal data unless they receive a sum of money. A board could also face sanctions from the regulator or lose confidence if sensitive documents are accidentally shared through unsecure channels, such as email or a mobile device. To prevent these problems the best solution is to include strict cybercheckboxes and an audit trail to protect the integrity of data.

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