BoardEffect Software

I was reluctant to take the plunge due to cost, but this tool has saved our organization (me, in particular) an enormous amount of time and hassle. I'm grateful we went this direction.

Pros

BoardEffect is a fantastic tool for Board member engagement and an incredible time-saver when it comes to filing and pulling important information -- such as archived meeting minutes, financial reports, and the like.

Cons

Various technology upgrades/updates for all of the platforms being used.

Pros

The ease of use and user friendly interface. Also, making board meeting paperless. Now having the ability to take minutes will be a life saver!

Cons

Teaching old dogs new tricks and training board members how to use the program and getting board members to use the collaboration tools. But BoardEffect has several tools and resources available to help make this easier so very grateful.

I have used the support systems a lot and am extremely impressed with the level of support, the timeliness, and the vast knowledge of everyone you speak with.

Pros

This software program is my secret weapon to keeping me and my board organized, focused and engaged. I shutter when I think back to how we did things before moving to an electronic platform.

Cons

Like most programs, it just takes time and commitment to learn everything.

A lot of our questions were answered during our tuneup session. I’m a new user.

Pros

Security of the material within platform; compatible with Zoom; workroom and flow; collaboration.

Cons

I’m still getting acclimated with product.

I love BoardEffect. It is the one place we can all trust to have the latest documents and tools to help guide our board governance. It has made our board feel successful individually and successful as a whole.

Pros

This software is our central point for documents for all 9 of our boards. This is easy to use and is very intuitive on where to find documents and items for upcoming board meetings along with surveys, and required annual documents like Conflict of Interest forms. We have a wide age range of board members - from the young to the very old that are not tech savvy, but this seems to be overwhelming a tool that all of them.

Cons

There are always new products/pieces/upgrades coming out. Knowing how to incorporate those takes me a bit of time.

Pros

BoardEffect makes managing the distribution of board materials easy and convenient.

Cons

The inability to move the order of books around.

Pros

Centralization of association documents and meeting materials.

Cons

Lack of flexibility to reformat the meeting agenda in the meeting books.

overall, my experience with BE is excellent. I am very happy that we chose BE to manage our board materials.

Pros

Boardeffect makes my job extremely easy. Very easy to navigate, its saves plenty of time and my board members love it.

Cons

I haven't found anything negative about the software.

BoardEffect staff have been wonderful to work with from initial contract, to system set-up and to ongoing support. When I have questions, BoardEffect staff start with a yes in mind.

Pros

BoardEffect does two things very well. First, it is easy for our board members to use and super easy for admins to administer. Second, BoardEffect continues to push the envelope in a great way to move board governance forward.

Cons

I struggle to come up with this, but at the moment it is still difficult for some of my board members to log on, but enhancements are coming this year to allow for touch id log on. Can't wait!

I am looking forward to further streamlining our process and communication with board members.

Pros

I have used this software for under one year but I have no complaints thus far. The platform is relatively user friendly and if there is something that doesn't make sense, chances are there is a webinar available to help you learn.

Cons

Some templates cannot be manipulated to help end users identify why they are being contacted or receiving certain information.

Pros

very user-friendly and easy to navigate.

Cons

Having a designated contact person to continue the relationship for the organization

So far so good!!

Pros

I am learning so much about how this can benefit my organization!

Cons

The agendas will never be approved for our use based on look, which is unfortunate we can't make more edits to the style! I would love to use the feature.

Looking forward to getting more familiar with all the BoardEffect portal has to offer.

Pros

BoardEffect has given us the ability to communicate with our board more effectively.

Cons

No cons at this time.

It's a brilliant platform! And the support team is absolutely incredible! I've never experienced such wonderful people, who are patient, informative and friendly.

Pros

It's EXTREMELY user-friendly, offers a VAST number of functionalities, app now mimics browser including offline use. It's customizable depending on the org's needs. It's secure. It flows. The platform is what one makes of it.

Cons

I can't say I dislike anything about this platform. It's designed based on clients' needs. Everything works the way it should and in the 2 years I've used it, I haven't had one bad thing to say.

Using the BoardEffect software is very useful and great for our Board of Directors to use on iPads.

Pros

The board portal is easy to use once it is set up, customer support and training are excellent, and the documents and resources are at your finger tips.

Cons

It keeps getting better with each upgrade.

BoardEffect saves time! I've regained free time (after work hours) during "board prep" times. My organization(s), both The San Francisco Foundation and the California Health Care Foundation save resources, such as copy paper and three-ring binders - now that we've gone paperless.

Pros

ease of use. from day one (back in 2011), "out of the box," I understood BoardEffects features, and after review of BE's knowledge base, I was soon able to train other users - and even train the trainers. the features are evaluated and enhanced regularly, and BE listens to its customer base to make the product even better.

Cons

I have no strong negative impressions to report.

totally saves time and makes my job more efficient

Pros

I like that the portal is so easy to use and I appreciate how it has grown over the years.

Cons

I can't think of anything because my experience has been so positive.....everything is great

Pros

BoardEffect is designed from the user's point of view, it's chock-full of useful features that other board portals don't have, and the BE team is highly responsive to user suggestions.

Cons

I haven't found a least-like feature yet!

It takes me a lot less time to prepare for meetings, but my Board doesn't ever have time to learn how to use it effectively

Pros

Easy to use, great customer service, intuitive design

Cons

A little pricey, Board must be willing to use in order to get your moneys worth

Pros

BoardEffect tools help streamline tedious and time consuming processes.

Cons

some limitations such as not being able to set the date and time daily digest notifications go out.