SugarSync Review

To work as a team board members of nonprofit organizations must have tools that allow for communication. They handle sensitive information which could be a disaster when it is misused and must be kept confidential. Despite the widespread use of digital communication like texting, emails and messaging apps, these are not secure enough to be used in board business, which leaves boards vulnerable to cyberattacks.

Nonprofit board members are volunteers who bring a wide range of skills, knowledge and experience to the job. Many board directors also have other careers or jobs. With all these different obligations and responsibilities it can be difficult for them to maintain constant communication with one another.

The good news is that the right technology can help. Integrating a chat, message and collaboration platform with a board management software or a document management system can streamline the flow, preventing duplication and loss of data. It can also protect against cyberattacks and secure documents and conversations.

Volunteer board members are often prominent people who have access to sensitive information. Hackers target them with ransomware or phishing attacks where they threaten to release sensitive data until a certain amount of money is paid. In addition to these dangers, boards can be subject to legal repercussions and a loss of trust if sensitive information is accidentally shared on unsecured channels such as email or on a personal device. To prevent these issues, the right solution must have strict cybercheckboxes as well as an audit trail to safeguard the confidentiality and integrity of information.