If you run a board, committee, or group, you know it can be a challenge to plan meetings and keep members informed of changes. This is true even if you meet only once a year.

Fortunately, there’s software that can make a difference. BoardEffect, a cloud-based platform, optimizes the planning of meetings and promotes connectivity among members. And it’s available to MIT community members at no cost.

BoardEffect works on desktop and mobile devices and has an extensive list of features. Users can

• Create agendas and calendars for upcoming events
• Invite members to a meeting and create guest lists
• Create a meeting book of electronic documents and resources