Let AI handle the admin work: BoardEffect’s GovernAI empowers nonprofit boards

For nonprofit and volunteer board admins, meeting prep and documentation can mean hours of manual work, dense board books and the constant pressure to keep records audit-ready. BoardEffect’s new GovernAI suite transforms this experience, letting AI do the heavy lifting so your board can focus on impact.

AI Smart Summary: Instantly actionable board books

Turn lengthy board books into concise, actionable overviews. Now, every board member arrives prepared — even during the busiest periods.

• Instantly generate high-level summaries of meeting materials
• Ensure everyone is aligned before the meeting starts
• Save hours on prep and review

AI Smart Prep: Smarter, faster meeting preparation

Distill board materials into essential takeaways and suggested discussion questions. AI Smart Prep helps even the busiest volunteers get ready for upcoming meetings and decisions with confidence.

• Surface key topics, decisions and questions in seconds
• Guide focused reading and strategic conversation
• Reduce the risk of missed priorities

AI Smart Minutes: Professional minutes in seconds

After a meeting, AI Smart Minutes converts notes and transcripts into structured, compliant minutes — organized by agenda item and ready for review.

• Capture decisions and action items automatically
• Maintain strong, consistent, audit-ready records
• Reduce administrative burden for admins

Seamless integration and security

GovernAI is embedded directly into the BoardEffect workflow on the Diligent One Platform. No new tools or extra training required. All features are opt-in, privacy-focused, and designed to support nonprofit governance standards.

FAQs:

• What’s live now? All GovernAI features are available in BoardEffect for eligible customers.
• Is training required? No extra training — GovernAI is built into your existing workflow.
• How is data handled? AI-generated content is marked for admin review, and your data stays within your organization.

Ready to let AI handle the admin work? 

If you’re already a BoardEffect customer, log into your platform today and start exploring what’s new. Need help? Your customer success manager is ready to guide you.

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