Why mission-driven organisations choose BoardEffect
Part of the Diligent One Platform — purpose-built for nonprofits, healthcare, education, and associations.
Centralized Governance Hub
A single, secure platform to manage all board activities — from document sharing to voting and communication.
Streamlined Meeting Management
Rapid creation and distribution of digital board books, eliminating manual, paper-intensive processes and version control issues.
High-Level Security
Secure environment with controlled access to sensitive board information, including secure messaging and collaboration.
AI-Powered Features
AI Board Book Summarization and AI Meeting Minutes & Actions to optimise board efficiency and save valuable time.
Work smarter. Govern better.
By answering the direct board management needs of organizations with different structures, missions, and goals, BoardEffect enables better communication and collaboration, while fueling efficiency at every turn.
Action-oriented Solution
Securely access and manage board books, scheduling, approvals, surveys, tasks and archives with 24/7 support
Intuitive & Feature-rich
Accelerate preparation, collaboration, and review of critical board management materials
Unified Experience
Plan, action and execute meeting management materials in real-time from any device
Intuitive and Flexible Board Meeting Management
BoardEffect addresses board management needs of directors, executives, and administrators with the preferred tools to enable better communication and collaboration while fueling efficiency at every turn.
Board Books & Materials
Securely access and manage board books, meeting materials, and critical documents from anywhere, anytime.
Meeting Scheduling
Streamline board meeting scheduling with integrated calendar tools and automated notifications.
Approvals & Voting
Capture board approvals, resolutions, and votes with secure e-signature and audit trail capabilities.
Surveys & Assessments
Conduct board evaluations, director assessments, and gather feedback with built-in survey tools.
Part of Diligent, the leader in modern governance
BoardEffect, part of the Diligent One Platform, is committed to providing the best in board meeting management. We proudly serve users across a range of verticals in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors.
- 🏢 Nonprofit Organizations – Mission-driven boards
- 🏦 Financial Institutions – Banks, credit unions, insurers
- 🏛️ Public Sector & SOEs – Government entities and state-owned enterprises
- 💼 Corporate Boards – Public and private companies
- 🎓 Educational Institutions – Universities and schools
- 🏥 Healthcare Organizations – Hospitals and health systems
"BoardEffect has transformed how our board operates. The intuitive interface and secure document management have saved countless hours and improved our governance significantly."
– Board Chair, Zimbabwean Financial Institution
⭐ Trusted by over 5,000+ boards globally, including organisations across Africa.
Tailored for every board role
For Directors
Access board materials, collaborate with fellow directors, and make informed decisions from any device, anywhere.
For Executives
Prepare and distribute board packs, manage action items, and provide leadership with real-time insights.
For Administrators
Streamline board operations, manage users, control access, and maintain secure archives with ease.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Board Effect board management software
Bank-Grade Security
SOC 2, ISO 27001 certified
AI-Powered
Board book summarization & meeting minutes
Global Leader
Part of Diligent, the GRC leader
Local Support
Activedge provides local implementation
Mobile Ready
Access from any device, anywhere
