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BoardSpot Reviews

Showing 25 of 27 reviews
Overall
4.8
Ease of Use
4.7
Customer Service
4.7

About BoardSpot

Unlimited users starting at $95 per month. BoardSpot is an online board portal built to facilitate the management of nonprofit committees, meetings and documents in a single location. We have designed BoardSpot to be the easiest and most effective way to engage your board. Sending out meeting announcements, and receiving RSVPs has never been simpler. Governing documents display on a single page so documents are always easy to loacte. Learn more about BoardSpot

Pros

  • I really like Board spot, the layout is nice and easy to folloSetting your agendavery convenient.

  • The software is very user friendly. Onboarding was effective and vital.

  • Its been a great experience and I would recommend it for other uses.

  • I really enjoy the ability to share documents and track meeting dates/times.

Cons

  • After using all of the functions of this program I am not certain that I was able to logout of the web sight due to the lack of directions for doing so.

  • None that I have seen, It is sometimes hard to pull up information and to get on Zoom.

  • The only feature that might be missing and could be added is an automatic follow-up reminder for committee and board meetings.

  • There isn't a feature that hasn't served us well to date.

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Turner C. B. avatar
Turner C. B.
Executive Director
Non-Profit Organization Management, 1-10 employees
Used the software for: Less than 6 months
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
4.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
10/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
April 6, 2020

"Great for Nonprofits"

Overall: Overall, we have loved BoardSpot and I have adopted it as the board management software that I use for several of the boards that I sit on.

Pros: I love using BoardSpot to simplify the management of documents related to board business. Our team is small and finding an affordable yet comprehensive platform has made managing the board of directors much easier.

Cons: As of right now, we have not found anything we do not like. We have requested that the platform add a connection to Slack or provide an in-house discussion platform.

Alternatives Considered: BoardEffect and Boardable
Reasons for Choosing BoardSpot: The simplicity of use combined with the pricing was the selling point for me. There is no more affordable platform with similar usability.

Vendor Response

By BoardSpot on July 24, 2023
Thank you, Turner. We appreciate this positive feedback and are honored to serve your organization with an affordable yet powerful tool!
Mandy K.
Business Coordinator
Non-Profit Organization Management, 11-50 employees
Used the software for: Less than 6 months
Overall Rating
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
4.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
9/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
December 31, 2023

"Great platform and phenomenal customer service. "

Overall: The best "feature" BoardSpot has is their customer service team. They are amazing. Very responsive, really listen to our feedback, and always offer solutions to any issue that arises. We are excited about this new relationship!

Pros: BoardSpot is easy to set up and easy to use. Most all functions are very self explanatory. It's features are competitive with many much higher priced options.

Cons: The portal seems a bit new so I think some features that may be useful are still in the works or coming very soon.

Switched From: On.Board
Reasons for Switching to BoardSpot: On Board had become unaffordable to our organization.

Vendor Response

By BoardSpot on February 16, 2024
We really appreciate hearing that you have had an easy time setting up your portal, and that our team has earned your trust. We are honored to partner with your organization!
Anna R.
Director
Arts and Crafts, 1-10 employees
Used the software for: 6-12 months
Overall Rating
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
4.0
Likelihood to Recommend
7/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
November 17, 2022

"Boardspot helps our nonprofit function well"

Pros: Easy enough to use that everyone can access and view calendar, meeting minutes, etc

Cons: Sometimes we dont get all notifications, it is pricey for the function

Vendor Response

By BoardSpot on July 26, 2023
We appreciate knowing about the notifications. We have the ability to check on the email delivery for each message sent. In your portal you can submit a chat and we would be happy to troubleshoot this with you. Glad you like the other portal features!
Reagan H.
Executive Assistant Board Secretary
Health, Wellness and Fitness, 201-500 employees
Used the software for: 6-12 months
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
8/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
March 20, 2024

"Great tools to keep the Board informed"

Overall: So far so good! All my expectations have been met and the upgrades have been really good. Looking forward to seeing more optionalities.

Pros: it keeps my board in the know and current with all documents. I have one upload and they can come look at the documents or past minutes/agendas anytime.

Cons: Would be nice to have a collaboration site. This would enable the board to add ideas and chat about certain topics.

Vendor Response

By BoardSpot on April 18, 2024
Thanks for this great feedback and the feature suggestion. I have sent your collaboration tool idea to the team. So glad our recent releases have improved the portal for you and your board.
Wendy L H.
Board Secretary
Non-Profit Organization Management, 1-10 employees
Used the software for: 2+ years
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
10/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
November 25, 2023

"Our Community Foundation uses BoardSpot!"

Overall: Our board has used it for just over 2 yrs now; what a relief to have everything current and past stored in one location and easy to find.

Pros: Someone else created the perfect program for {perhaps} inexperienced and/or volunteer boards that makes it easy for everyone to use.

Cons: I do not have any "dislikes" about BoardSpot. I appreciate this tool that is handy for a volunteer board member.

Vendor Response

By BoardSpot on December 5, 2023
We want to ensure that every nonprofit has the tools to govern effectively and get things done easily. Thanks for this feedback!
Thomas J.
CFO
Non-Profit Organization Management, 201-500 employees
Used the software for: 6-12 months
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
9/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
December 17, 2023

"Board Expectations & Success"

Pros: BoardSpot allows our executive team to agree upon and meet the administrative expectations of our Board and committees. the tool is easy to use and manage in real time.

Cons: As of yet, we have no concerns with BoardSpot.

Vendor Response

By BoardSpot on February 16, 2024
Thank you for the nice feedback! So glad the software helps your board and committees get stuff done!
Susan G.
Trustee
Performing Arts, 51-200 employees
Used the software for: 1-2 years
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
10/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
October 7, 2023

"Review of Boardspot"

Pros: Having everything (board bios, documents, meeting/event calendars and zoom links, etc.) available in one place takes much of the nuisance out of being a trustee

Cons: I can't think of anything I'd add at this point.

Vendor Response

By BoardSpot on December 5, 2023
Our mission is to help nonprofit boards focus on impact rather than administrative tasks. Happy to hear we are doing that for you!
Pastor John N.
Pastor and Teacher
Religious Institutions, 1-10 employees
Used the software for: Less than 6 months
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
8/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
November 17, 2023

"New to BoardSpot"

Pros: Our nonprofit board is better able to focus on our work, organize documents, and coordinate meetings.

Cons: It's excellent for our nonprofit board; I only wish our church (with a much smaller budget) could afford to use it.

Switched From: Trello

Vendor Response

By BoardSpot on December 5, 2023
John, so glad your board service has been improved with BoardSpot. Since day one we have had a grant program for organizations with smaller budgets. Please contact us and we can talk about options for your church as well!
Eyleen B.
Executive Director
Non-Profit Organization Management, 1-10 employees
Used the software for: Less than 6 months
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
9/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
September 29, 2023

"Great Organization tool for boards!"

Overall: The sales people were very friendly

Pros: BoardSpot is very easy to use. The ability to have all our materials and meetings in one place is so helpful!

Cons: I wish there was an ability to modify documents online.

Vendor Response

By BoardSpot on December 1, 2023
Document organization is on our roadmap for development in the new year. It's great to hear that your portal makes Board meetings easy and resources accessible! Thank you for the feedback.
Stephanie W.
Principal
Non-Profit Organization Management, Self-employed
Used the software for: Less than 6 months
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
10/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
November 16, 2023

"Finally!"

Pros: An easy-to-use, user-friendly platform to keep track of all important board information -- members, contacts, committees, documents -- in a way that is simple and appropriately accessible for everyone. I love this tool and we've only just begun to use it. It has already saved me so much time. Plus, the customer service -- sales, onboarding, and responsiveness to questions -- has been outstanding.

Cons: The only down side I had initially -- the lack of an integrated Zoom link -- has been addressed since we joined. So far, I don't have anything I don't like!

Vendor Response

By BoardSpot on December 5, 2023
Saved you time! That's music to our ears! And we appreciate knowing our customer service has met your expectations. Thank you for taking the time to write this out.
Lisa L.
Executive Assistant
Non-Profit Organization Management, 51-200 employees
Used the software for: Less than 6 months
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
10/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
October 26, 2023

"The best purchase for 2023!"

Overall: The ease of Board of Director files and meetings with everything in one simple place

Pros: The features are so simple to use and easily defined.

Cons: Have not found anything yet. Thus far this program seems to outshine what we were using in the past. It is hard to find a CON..... only all PROs/

Reasons for Switching to BoardSpot: Ease of use and multiple other functions that we did not have before.

Vendor Response

By BoardSpot on December 5, 2023
It's delightful to hear our intuitive and easy portal is full of PROs and has no CONs! Thank you!!
Sheryl R.
Board member
Civic & Social Organization, 51-200 employees
Used the software for: Less than 6 months
Overall Rating
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
4.0
Likelihood to Recommend
9/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
November 29, 2023

"Lay Leader Review"

Overall: I think this will be a great addition to our JCC board experience.

Pros: Knowing where to easily find all of the important board documents and information.

Cons: Just the learning curve of how to use and find everything.

Vendor Response

By BoardSpot on December 8, 2023
Sheryl, thank you for this feedback. We would love to learn more about the learning curve. I will email you to set up time to hear more.
Dennis Z.
Executive Director and CEO
Non-Profit Organization Management, 11-50 employees
Used the software for: Less than 6 months
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
10/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
July 7, 2023

"A Great Solution for Smaller Organizations"

Overall: We hope that our use of BoardSpot allows us to provide lighter board meeting packages by putting more cyclical elements on the porta.

Pros: We like that it is fairly intuitive. It was easy to set up, and the price is reasonable for a smaller nonprofit organization such as ours.

Cons: I wish it would go right to the "Board of Directors" page when one logs in.

Vendor Response

By BoardSpot on July 24, 2023
Thanks, Dennis! Our meeting packets and document storage are intended to provide exactly that, as well as quick and easy meeting setup, meeting invitations, and agenda/meeting packet creation. So glad you are finding value in your portal!
Janet B.
Trustee
Museums and Institutions, 1-10 employees
Used the software for: 6-12 months
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
10/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
April 17, 2023

"From a User's POV"

Overall: As a relatively new Trustee to this institution, it is so efficient for whatever you may need for a current meeting as well as documents that have been created in the past that may be referred to by others.

Pros: I love that all docs, agendas, minutes and calendars are easily accessible. Also, that everyone's contact information is easily available. Having everything in one place that it easy to navigate makes pre meeting preparation a breeze. No more searching through tons of emails to acquire all of the docs needed.

Cons: Great product. Nothing to complain about...

Vendor Response

By BoardSpot on July 24, 2023
Thank you, Janet, for sharing from your Trustee point of view. You are who we made this portal for! And I am delighted that we can help make your service easier and more efficient, so you can focus on getting things done - not searching your inbox!
Carla L.
Development Director
Fund-Raising, 11-50 employees
Used the software for: Less than 6 months
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
3.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
3.0
Likelihood to Recommend
8/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
April 27, 2023

"A great tool for nonprofit board manaement"

Overall: We are able to post important documents before meetings, so that board members can review and be prepared to take up a business discussion. Our meetings are much more productive and efficient.

Pros: I love that there is a central location for all of our board documents. The total is very easy to use.

Cons: I'm new to the platform, and still learning about all of its functionality.

Vendor Response

By BoardSpot on July 24, 2023
Productive and efficient meetings are critical to good governance, and it makes our day to know we are helping your board govern more effectively!
John S.
CEO
Arts and Crafts, 51-200 employees
Used the software for: Less than 6 months
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
10/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
February 16, 2023

"A new advocate"

Overall: Pretty non-invasive sales. The product did the trick.

Pros: The board members can access it, and I have octogenarians who are not tech savvy.

Cons: Not much to say here but it is a great solution

Vendor Response

By BoardSpot on July 25, 2023
It's so great to hear that your board members - even the non tech savvy ones - can use the portal easily! We have built a tool we believe engages everyone in your board, and getting your confirmation makes our day!! Thank you!
Verified Reviewer
Board Member/Director
Health, Wellness and Fitness, 501-1,000 employees
Used the software for: Less than 6 months
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
10/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
March 16, 2023

"Great for non-profits"

Overall: Outstanding.

Pros: Comprensive solution, ease of use. I love that everything is in one place (Dashboard).

Cons: So much functionality it takes awhile to learn it all.

Vendor Response

By BoardSpot on July 24, 2023
We appreciate this feedback. We think the portal is comprehensive and intuitive. Glad you feel the same. And we offer free training, if you or your team ever need it!
Terrel D.
Retired
Religious Institutions, 501-1,000 employees
Used the software for: 1-2 years
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
9/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
February 20, 2023

"Review of Board Spot services"

Overall: Very useful.

Pros: Access to calendar and attendance signup.

Cons: After using all of the functions of this program I am not certain that I was able to logout of the web sight due to the lack of directions for doing so.

Vendor Response

By BoardSpot on July 25, 2023
We appreciate hearing that you are enjoying the calendar and meeting RSVPs. Thank you for pointing out that the logout was not easy for you to locate. Currently it's under your profile at the top right of every page. Feedback is welcomed and important, and we will look into whether other users are having the same experience.
Mike T.
Vice President
Non-Profit Organization Management, 1-10 employees
Used the software for: 2+ years
Overall Rating
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
4.0
Features
4.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
10/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
January 5, 2023

"Great resource for small nonprofits that want to do big things!"

Overall: It's been great, and I have referend at least two other nonprofits to board spot.

Pros: It truly is the most cost-effective way for small nonprofits to manage operations!

Cons: For what we do, I have found no cons. Its a great resource.

Reasons for Choosing BoardSpot: The price

Vendor Response

By BoardSpot on July 25, 2023
It makes our hearts happy here at BoardSpot to know we are equipping small nonprofits to govern effectively and focus on impact! Our grant program has been in place since day one. Thank you so much for the kind words and your advocacy to other organizations, so we can serve them too!
William S.
Chairman, Audi Committee
Non-Profit Organization Management, 11-50 employees
Used the software for: 6-12 months
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
10/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
September 16, 2022

"BoardSpot Review"

Pros: BoardSpot allows for immediate review of documents including Agency policies.

Cons: The only feature that might be missing and could be added is an automatic follow-up reminder for committee and board meetings.

Vendor Response

By BoardSpot on July 26, 2023
Thanks for the idea, William, of a meeting reminder. We have added this to our development list. Thank you for the feedback!
Vickie S.
Volunteer
Non-Profit Organization Management, 51-200 employees
Used the software for: Less than 6 months
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
8/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
January 16, 2023

"Concise way to disseminate information"

Overall: Effective way to communicate information to several people

Pros: Easy to use and retrieve informationNo need for using tons of paper

Cons: Nothing negative about program. It meets the needs of my organization.

Vendor Response

By BoardSpot on July 25, 2023
BoardSpot aims to provide an organized, accessible, and effective portal for nonprofit boards. It's wonderful to hear you are finding those values in the software!
Richard R.
board member
Accounting, 11-50 employees
Used the software for: 6-12 months
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
3.0
Likelihood to Recommend
10/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
September 13, 2022

"for Nonprofits "

Overall: its been a great experience and I would recommend it for other uses

Pros: I think its very user friendly and makes logging in and managing my calendar simple

Cons: theres nothing I dont like about it at all

Sharon S.
FOUNDER
Non-Profit Organization Management, 1-10 employees
Used the software for: 6-12 months
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
10/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
September 21, 2022

"Review"

Overall: my overall experience has been great

Pros: The software is very user friendly. Onboarding was effective and vital.

Cons: The only con I would say is the ability to connect with other software and funding sources

Reasons for Choosing BoardSpot: na
Andre E.
Board of Directors
Education Management, 1-10 employees
Used the software for: 1-2 years
Overall Rating
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
4.0
Likelihood to Recommend
10/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
September 15, 2022

"BoardSpot Review for Student Advocacy Use"

Pros: Access to necessary documents prior to our scheduled board meetings. Very user friendly

Cons: I have not utilized the portal enough to determine if there are any cons...I have been pleased thus far.

Ronald A.
Distribution Coordinator/Board Member
Farming, 1-10 employees
Used the software for: 2+ years
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
9/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
November 1, 2022

"I really like Board spot, the layout is nice and easy to folloSetting your agendavery convenient"

Pros: Setting your agenda and meeting, This is very easy to use, I'm glad we went this direction

Cons: None that I have seen, It is sometimes hard to pull up information and to get on Zoom