Board meetings should be informed, effective and uncomplicated. But the reality is planning and running productive board meetings take a lot of time and effort.
Tasks like chasing convenient board meeting dates or distributing board materials have become a time-sink and administrative burden, especially as more of us work remotely. That’s why more boards of directors are considering online board meeting tools to enhance their productivity and the efficiency of board communication.
Read on to see what’s included in Aprio’s board meeting tools and how they compare to other board portals.
- What is included in our software for board meetings?
- Why our board meeting tools are the best in the industry
- How our board meeting tools differ from the competition
- Try a free demo of our board portal
What is included in our software for board meetings?
Aprio’s online board meeting software helps organizations of any size run a more productive and efficient board. We offer standard board management tools including a library of current and past board information, minutes builder, agenda builder, calendars, annotations, audit reports, decision tracking, attendance reports, and much more – accessible on any device and in real time. Our board meeting app is available on Apple, Android and Windows devices.
Here are some of our most-used board management tools:
Agenda Builder
A good agenda can make or break a board meeting. With Aprio’s Agenda Builder, you can create the meeting agenda you need in minutes and then share it in one click with all board members.
Automatically build an agenda based on your meeting materials by importing folders and documents, or reuse an existing template. Plus add new topics and sub-topics in just a few clicks. Need to keep your meeting on track? Assign a time limit to agenda items.
Minutes Builder
While recording and distributing meeting minutes may not be your favorite task, our Minutes Builder helps you get this job done faster than ever.
As soon as you’ve built your agenda, you’re halfway there to the meeting minutes! Use your agenda to get started on recording your minutes and add new sections as needed. Track motions and action items and assign an approver or a coauthor – all in Aprio. Plus, export your minutes as a PDF for easy distribution and add them as a quick link for the next meeting agenda.
Task Manager
The work before and after a board meeting is often as important as the meeting itself. Aprio’s Task Manager feature helps board members and admins stay on top of action items. Board members can see their task list, can set priorities and track completion in the Aprio dashboard. Trigger notifications are automatically sent to board members when they are assigned a new task.
Virtual meeting integration
With remote board meetings the new norm, Aprio ensures it’s easy for board directors to join a virtual meeting without fumbling to find the meeting details or switch to a specific videoconferencing solution. Get one-click access to remote meetings right from the dashboard. Plus, use presenter mode to ensure all attendees are following the same agenda.
eSignature & voting
Streamline board governance by gathering board signatures and conducting board votes as easily outside of board meetings as meeting live. Sign off on contracts, non-disclosure agreements and resolutions with Aprio’s eSignatures. Use surveys and voting to get the board of directors’ input without the inconvenience or delay of follow-up emails and phone calls.
Why our board meeting tools are the best in the industry
Aprio’s board portal stands out in the industry for providing easy-to-use, secure board meeting tools with unmatched expert service.
Better than other board portals
Aprio makes it simple to get started with board technology or switch from other portals or in-house systems. We’ve helped hundreds of board admins through their board portal set up and we ensure each board member knows how to use all of our board management tools.
We’re committed to helping you get the most out of your new board portal software. New board member joined? No problem. Our training is available anytime and at no extra cost.
Better pricing
We believe that good governance should be simple. That’s why Aprio’s pricing model ensures you won’t pay for more users than you need or for features you aren’t ready to use. Our product specialists will work with you on building a package that aligns with your budget and goals.
Our starter subscription includes 15 user licenses – any number of which can be administrators — and unlimited committees at no extra cost. All of our software licensing pricing includes unlimited training for administrators and directors.
Excellent customer service
Aprio offers unmatched expert service in our industry. You won’t find automated-chat answers or hard-to-reach call centers with Aprio. When you call us, you’ll get responsive expert help from a former board administrator who knows firsthand the stresses and urgencies of boards—24/7, 365 days a year.
How our board meeting tools differ from the competition
While many meeting management software capabilities are similar, their ease of use, support, and security are not. Here’s how Aprio’s board meeting tools stand out from our competitors:
Easy-to-use features: Compared to other solutions, Aprio’s simple, web based platform is straightforward for both board admins and directors to learn and use. Our user-friendly and intuitive navigation system makes access to board files, upcoming meetings, action items, and everything else board members need at their fingertips.
Unmatched expert support: From day one, we help you set up your board meeting software, import existing data, and ensure your board portal is perfectly configured. And whenever you call, you’ll talk to a real person who knows firsthand the stresses and urgencies of board meeting management and communication —24/7, 365 days a year.
Industry-leading security: Not all meeting management software offers the same data protection. We offer layers of advanced security and give you the power to control access, guarantee compliance, and remotely wipe lost or stolen devices.
Try a free demo of our software for board meetings today
Ready to see Aprio’s board management software in action? We’d love to give you a personalized tour. Start by booking a free demo.
Our team is happy to help assess if Aprio is the right fit for you – talk to us about your needs.
