Board Portal Software for Australian Associations & Not-for-Profits

A board portal is secure software a board or committee uses to prepare board papers, run meetings, and keep its governance records in one place. Process PA is an easy-to-use, affordable board portal built for Australian associations, not-for-profits, clubs and small businesses.

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What is a board portal?

A board portal replaces emailed attachments, printed board packs and scattered files with a single secure system. It typically handles:

Who needs a board portal?

In Australia, board portals are no longer just for large listed companies. Any organisation with a board or management committee that meets regularly benefits from one, including:

What to look for in a board portal

When choosing board portal software for an Australian organisation, the factors that matter most are:

Why associations choose Process PA

Process PA is purpose-built for Australian committees and boards rather than adapted from enterprise software. Minutes are generated as the meeting runs and land in directors' inboxes before they leave the room. New office bearers are guided through their role, so handovers are simple. And pricing is transparent and affordable — from A$115/month with unlimited members, meetings and documents, a 20% not-for-profit discount, and a free 30-day trial.

Process PA is rated 4.2/5 from 63 reviews on Capterra, with its highest marks for customer service.

"Process PA has given me back at least 2 days per month. When we finish a Board meeting the directors have their minutes in their email before they get out of the Boardroom."

Liam Rogers – Royal Motor Yacht Club Port Hacking

"It helps us comply with the BCCM Act record keeping requirements and the strata manager was pretty impressed with the motions and actions list."

John Lowry – Body Corporate Committee Member

See the full feature list and pricing, or read practical governance guidance on the ExecutiveMatters blog.

Frequently asked questions

What is a board portal?

A board portal is secure software that a board or committee uses to prepare and distribute board papers and agendas, take and store minutes, record motions and resolutions, track action items, and keep governance documents and registers in one place. It replaces emailed attachments, printed board packs and scattered files with a single, secure, always-accessible system.

What is the best board portal for a small association or not-for-profit?

The best board portal for a small Australian association or not-for-profit is one that is easy for volunteer office bearers to use, priced per organisation rather than per user, and built around local governance and record-keeping requirements. Process PA is designed specifically for this market, starting at A$115/month with unlimited members, a 20% not-for-profit discount and a free 30-day trial.

How much does board portal software cost in Australia?

Enterprise board portals built for listed companies can cost many thousands of dollars per year. Process PA offers transparent per-organisation pricing from A$115/month (inc GST) with unlimited members, meetings and documents, a 20% discount for not-for-profits, and two months free on annual billing.

Do board members need to be tech-savvy to use a board portal?

No. A good board portal works in any web browser and on phones and tablets, and members can receive everything by email without logging in if they prefer. Process PA is widely used by volunteer secretaries and treasurers and is rated 4.2/5 on Capterra for ease of use and support.

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