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    BoardEffect a Diligent Brand

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/ABoardEffect, a Diligent brand, is an agile board management solution optimized for nonprofit, community healthcare, higher education and credit union organizations to deliver the right tools to drive more efficient, collaborative, and secure governance. Part of Diligent, a provider of modern governance solutions, BoardEffect boasts users among 55,000+ boards and communities, helping them access resources and information to meet the organization's most immediate challenges.N/A

    BoardSpot

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/ABoardSpot is a board management software built with integrated governance best practices and designed for non-technical board members as well as busy administrators. BoardSpot does not charge a per-user fee, so as the size of the board changes costs remain predictable. The company offers four plans, each optimized for a specific size of nonprofit. Personalized administrator training is included at all levels. The Essentials Plan is ideal for small nonprofits. It supports up to 30…

    $95

    per month per installation

    Pricing
    BoardEffect a Diligent BrandBoardSpot
    Editions & Modules
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    Essentials
    $95
    per month per installation
    Standard
    $225
    per month per installation
    Professional
    $425
    per month per installation
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    Pricing Offerings
    BoardEffect a Diligent BrandBoardSpot
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee$300 one-time fee per installation
    Additional Details—There is no per-user fee. BoardSpot offers a grant program for small nonprofits.
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    89%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    6 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    9 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    83%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
    71%
    Implementation went as expected
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    User Ratings
    BoardEffect a Diligent BrandBoardSpot
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.2
    (9 ratings)
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    Usability
    9.0
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    User Testimonials
    BoardEffect a Diligent BrandBoardSpot
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Diligent Corporation
    BoardEffect is well-suited for larger organizations and companies. I think it makes sense for people who have multiple boards, groups, or committees. I don't think it makes sense if it is a small board that doesn't meet frequently and doesn't share documents online. I think there are many features unnecessary for smaller boards/groups.
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    BoardSpot
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    Pros
    Diligent Corporation
    • Houses all the information needed for meetings.
    • Holds all the older information so we can access it if needed.
    • It's fairly easy to use for all our members.
    • That it is portable is a great bonus!
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    BoardSpot
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    Cons
    Diligent Corporation
    • I would love to see BoardEffect work toward a more integrated collaboration system. For example, we have a master tracking document for recruiting new Trustees. It is helpful for everyone to have editing access to this document so that it can be routinely updated ahead of committee meetings.
    • It would be helpful if we could message workroom members through the platform while making the email/message appear as if it came directly from my account.
    • It would be useful for members of a workroom to be automatically notified when an event is created.
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    BoardSpot
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    Usability
    Diligent Corporation
    I gave BoardEffect a Diligent Brand this usability rating because, in my experience, Some features are not as easy to access as others
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    BoardSpot
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    Alternatives Considered
    Diligent Corporation
    BoardPAC had similar functionality several years ago, but BoardEffect has caught up. I think the editing feature and the ability to build packets that are not visible are great features of BoardEffect.
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    BoardSpot
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    Return on Investment
    Diligent Corporation
    • Positive: Secure place to store documents.
    • Positive: Easy to navigate for new users.
    • Negative: Figuring out how to create a template was difficult.
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    ScreenShots

    BoardEffect a Diligent Brand Screenshots

    Screenshot of From surveys to polls to discussion groups, communication between board members is secured.Screenshot of Create and disassemble ad hoc groups whenever needed. From executive searches to special event planning, the material is hosted on BoardEffect for as long as it is needed.Screenshot of Approve board meeting minutes, policies, and other important documents using the approvals tool. Board members can review documents, make comments, and sign to approve.Screenshot of From creating a board book in the book builder to annotating board meeting materials on a mobile device, online board books keep up with the board’s busy lifestyle.Screenshot of Using the task tool, board members can set reminders to accomplish specific tasks and check the box once complete. BoardEffect administrators can also assign tasks and send reminders to help board members and executives stay on track.

    BoardSpot Screenshots

    Screenshot of a single page where RSVPs are collected, attendances are tracked , and that shows when quorum has been met.Screenshot of The meeting and agenda system.Screenshot of the dashboard that gives board members a quick snapshot of upcoming meetings, organizational goals, and key governance information.