Hybrid Board Meetings

As the pandemic is diminishing and vaccines are becoming widely available, a lot of organizations are reverting back to face-toface fundraising. The epidemic has also forced many boards to rethink meeting formats to ensure that members can be connected safely and maintain momentum. One strategy is to implement hybrid board meetings, which allows a small portion of the board to meet in person, and an additional portion to be able to attend via remote. This approach can increase participation and cut costs while ensuring the flexibility that modern nonprofit organizations need.

It is crucial to plan and follow the best practices in order to ensure that your hybrid board meeting runs smoothly. Start by defining your goals for your meeting, then determining the logistics of your meeting. This includes the location and equipment needed. Ideally, you should use an area that is large enough to accommodate people who are in attendance and also has the audio-visual equipment required to accommodate attendees from distant locations. It is also crucial to select the best virtual meeting software. The solution should be simple to use and include a high-quality feature for video conferencing, which allows participants to see each other and the meeting materials at the same time.

The distribution of the agenda and board packs well in advance is important. This will cut down on time that could otherwise be spent trying to get remote and in-person attendees on the same grouping. It will also help you to keep the focus of your meetings and ensure that all pertinent issues are addressed.

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