With the pandemic decreasing and vaccines becoming widely available, organizations are returning to face-to-face fundraising and other initiatives. However, the outbreak has also forced many boards to rethink their meeting schedules to ensure that board members remain connected in a safe manner while maintaining momentum. One strategy is to implement hybrid board meetings that allows a small portion of the board to meet in person, and another portion to participate via remote. This method can increase the level of engagement and lower costs while allowing the flexibility that modern nonprofit organizations require.
It is essential to plan and adhere to best practices in order to ensure that your hybrid board meeting is productive. Start by defining your meeting goals, and then determining the details of your meeting. This includes the location and the equipment needed. Ideal is to choose a venue large enough to accommodate all attendees in person, and equipped with the audio-visual equipment required to allow remote participants. It is also important to choose the right virtual meeting software. The software should be easy to use and come with a high-quality feature for video conferencing that allows participants to see each other and the meeting materials at the same time.
It is important to distribute the agenda and board pack well in advance is also crucial. This will help save time by avoiding the need to get distant and in-person attendees on the same page. In addition, it will help you keep the focus of your gathering, and ensure that all pertinent subjects are covered.
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