Stellar Board Management FAQs
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Here are the most commonly asked questions about StellarBoard’s security, licensing, functionality, and more.
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General Overview
Board management software is a secure online platform that helps boards of directors, trustees, and committees organise meetings, share documents, and communicate effectively. The best board management software replaces paper board packs with a digital board meeting management pack, complete with agenda templates, voting and polling tools, and board minutes software. It streamlines governance processes while enhancing board cybersecurity and accessibility.
StellarBoard is a New Zealand-built board management platform designed for organisations that value security, efficiency, and simplicity. As a complete board portal app, it’s your all-in-one solution for creating board packs, managing agendas, capturing meeting minutes, and securely storing your board papers. It works for corporate boards, not-for-profits, and government entities, making it one of the best board management software options available locally.
Yes, StellarBoard is available on both! We have a dedicated app available, which you can download from your operating systems application store (Apple/IOS, Android/Play Store), and a web-app version that can be accessed via your browser without compromising any features you’d find on the app.
Yes, StellarBoard is fully compatible with iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS devices. Whether you’re using board portals for iPad or a laptop for detailed agenda building, the platform delivers a seamless experience.
Yes, StellarBoard supports Te Reo Māori macrons, so your board papers, agendas, and minutes reflect correct language use, whether you’re building a board agenda template or recording meeting minutes.
Yes, you can set up sub-committees in the same secure board portal, complete with their own board agenda builder, minutes template, and voting tools.
Access & Usability
Yes, StellarBoard lets you download your board pack and annotate it offline. This is particularly useful when travelling or working without internet access. Your changes will sync once you reconnect, keeping your board meeting management process seamless.
Switching to StellarBoard is straightforward. Our onboarding process includes migrating your existing board packs, agendas, and minutes into the platform and setting up your board meeting management pack for a smooth transition.
Yes, you can set up sub-committees in the same secure board portal, complete with their own board agenda builder, minutes template, and voting tools.
No, subcommittees are included in your board management software pricing plan at no additional cost.
You can have as many users as you like on the Stellar subscription, however, we have a pay-per-user user model in which you can purchase more by contacting your account manager.
Yes, board members can securely access StellarBoard from anywhere in the world using our online board meeting portal or the mobile board portal app.
Yes, StellarBoard works for corporate boards, local government, and non-profits alike. It’s suitable as both corporate board software and board management software for small nonprofits, with features that adapt to different governance structures.
Pricing & Plans
No, all training is included, whether you’re learning how to build a board meeting agenda template, capture meeting minutes, or use voting and polling software.
Yes, we offer a free trial so you can experience our board management app and board pack builder before committing.
Yes, our free demo showcases how to create a board meeting package, use agenda and minutes software, and manage your governance process.
No, our board management software pricing is a flat subscription, not per-meeting charges, making budgeting easier.
Purchasing StellarBoard is very easy: Contact us directly via sales@stellarlibrary.com, and someone from our friendly team will contact you.
Features & Functionality
Yes, StellarBoard includes secure e-signatures, allowing you to sign resolutions, approve minutes, and finalise board papers directly in the platform. This is a paid feature.
Yes, minutes can be exported to PDF directly from the board meeting minutes software, whether you’ve used our built-in board minutes template or customised your own.
Yes, you can brand your board portal software with your logo and brand colours.
We release regular updates to enhance functionality and security. New features like improvements to our online board agenda maker and board reporting software are included in your subscription.
Security & Compliance
StellarBoard is designed with board cybersecurity in mind. All board papers, agendas, and minutes are encrypted, with role-based permissions and multi-factor authentication for maximum security.
Yes – our board portal app software meets ISO standards for information security management, ensuring compliance for corporate, government, and nonprofit boards.
Our servers are located in secure Australian data centres, giving you confidence that your board documents are stored under local privacy laws.
If your subscription ends, you’ll be required to remove your documents from your Stellar environment before we permanently delete the data from our servers.
Support
Our New Zealand-based support team provides help via phone, email, and in-app chat. Whether you have a quick question about building a board meeting agenda or need assistance setting up your on board meeting software, we’re here to help.