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          • Real-Time Voting

            A powerful online voting solution for a wide range of voting requirements, whether it's elections, meetings, or live voting scenarios. Elevate member engagement with a dedicated platform that ensures inclusivity and participation. Our custom software provides easy-to-use tools for adding motions on the fly, setting voting rules, and involving all members in the voting process. Explore our product page for more details on how SBS' live voting platform can meet your specific needs.

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      • Fully Managed

          • Fully Managed

            An all-encompassing customizable solution for member organizations seeking an efficient voting system capable of accommodating various voting methods and managing large voter pools. Visit our product page for more details on how SBS' fully managed voting services can empower your organization.

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      • Online Voting Tools

          • Online Voting

            Are you looking for a user-friendly and secure online voting solution? Our online voting tools are designed to simplify the election process for your member organization, geared towards reducing administrative burdens and boosting voter engagement. Explore our product page for further insights into how SBS can enhance your organization's voting experience.

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      • Onsite Voting

          • Onsite Voting

            Elevate your in-person voting event with our onsite support options. These specialized services enhance the voter experience, boost engagement, and ensure a seamless election process. Learn more on the product page.

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      • Paper Ballots

          • Paper Ballots

            Paper ballot voting solutions designed to guarantee precise, secure, and seamless elections for your member organization. Whether you traditionally offer mail-in paper ballot choices to your voters or opt for elections that integrate both online and paper approaches, our paper ballot solutions are your reliable choice for driving participation and simplifying the voting process. Discover more about our paper ballot offerings by exploring our product page.

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      • Combination Elections

          • Combination Elections

            A combination election strategy can effectively address the unique requirements of your diverse membership. Combination elections incorporate multiple voting methods, extending participation opportunities and ensuring that members of all backgrounds can have their voices heard. Discover how SBS can empower your organization to conduct combination elections by exploring our product page.

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      • Do-It-Yourself

          • Do-It-Yourself

            DIY Election software tailored for self-service online elections, ideal for organizations with a voter base of up to 5,000 individuals. Election officials have complete control, empowering them to customize the platform to suit their organization's unique requirements. Experience the simplicity and flexibility of our DIY Election software by exploring our product page.

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      • Nominations

          • Nominations

            The nomination process can often pose challenges and complexities. Traditional methods have long relied on manual paperwork, incurring significant expenses associated with ink, toner, and paper usage. Our digital nomination software streamlines the entire process, eliminating the need for excessive paper-based documentation. Discover how SBS' digital nomination software can transform and simplify your candidate nomination process by visiting our product page.

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      • Petition Collection

          • Petition Collection

            Managing petitions can be a complex and challenging task. Conventional methods often revolved around cumbersome manual paperwork, incurring significant ink, toner, and paper costs. These outdated processes were resource-intensive and time-consuming, putting a strain on organizational resources. Our digital online petition software eliminates these issues and streamlines the petition administration process. Discover how SBS' digital online petition software can revolutionize your petition management by visiting our product page.

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      • Additional Election Services
          • Election Analytics
          • Embedded Login Links
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      • Surveys

          • Surveys

            Surveys are one of the most effective ways to understand where your members stand on key issues. With the right survey tools, you can efficiently and affordably gather accurate insights. These findings provide crucial information to help you make informed decisions regarding elections, initiatives, and organizational goals. Our CARE Survey (Co-op Assessment for Resident Engagement) offers a unique solution to maintain engagement even during uncontested elections.

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  • Who We Serve
      • Associations

          • Associations

            Associations like yours can benefit from our online voting services. SBS offers user-friendly association voting software to enhance member participation and inform decision-making. With over 30 years of experience, we ensure accurate, secure, and efficient elections. Visit our Associations page to see how we can help your association succeed.

          • Industry Associations
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      • Clubs

          • Clubs

            At the heart of every thriving social club is active member participation. Say goodbye to the complexities and hassles of traditional voting methods. With SBS, electronic voting becomes a breeze. We've streamlined the process, making it as simple as clicking a button. This means you can run efficient, cost-effective elections that save you money and boost voter turnout. Visit our Clubs page to see how we can help with your club elections.

          • Sports Clubs and Leagues
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      • Cooperatives

          • Cooperatives

            Dealing with trust issues and transparency challenges in cooperative elections can be a significant problem. SBS has been the go-to trusted third party for cooperative elections since 1990. With our onsite, paper, and online voting options, we ensure your elections are fair, efficient, and transparent. Visit our Cooperatives page to learn more about how SBS can transform your cooperative elections.

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      • Credit Unions

          • Credit Unions

            To protect and promote trust and transparency, well-run credit union elections, mergers, charter changes, and conversions must be a priority. We offer a wide range of specialized services to improve credit union elections. Visit our Credit Union page to learn how SBS can transform your elections.

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      • Educational Institutions

          • Educational Institutions

            As an educational institution, you can tap into various online voting solutions and expert guidance offered by SBS. You want to maximize participation, save money, and protect your students and members, and we can help you accomplish that. Explore our Educational page to discover how SBS can enhance your educational institution's election processes and provide a seamless experience.

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      • Farm Credit Associations

          • Farm Credit Associations

            Farm Credit Associations are unique entities, and members deserve nothing less than the best when it comes to secure, efficient, and engaging elections. We understand your unique challenges, from tight timelines to the need for top-tier security. With SBS, you can streamline your election process and enhance member engagement, all while meeting the stringent security requirements of your industry. To learn more about how we can help your farm credit association thrive, visit our page.

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      • Government

          • Government

            When it comes to government candidate filing, "Fast" and "Easy" are not typically the words that come to mind, but at SBS, we're on a mission to change that perception with our range of electronic nominations and governance solutions. Our Digital Nominations & Petitions and Real-Time Voting tools offer end-to-end solutions for swiftly getting your nominees onto the ballot and into office. Visit our page to learn more about our solutions that can transform your governance experience.

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      • Healthcare

          • Healthcare

            As one of the largest industries in the U.S., healthcare organizations face rigorous scrutiny from both government regulators and consumers. Consequently, maintaining the integrity and accuracy of election results within your healthcare organization is paramount. SBS provides a comprehensive suite of healthcare survey tools and voting software for seamless elections. Visit our page to learn more about our solutions for the healthcare industry.

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      • HOA & POA

          • HOA & POA

            Whether you're managing a single neighborhood HOA or overseeing a larger management company encompassing multiple HOAs, it's time to consider offering online election ballots, bylaw amendments, and proxy voting. This is where our HOA election services shine: with three decades of experience running elections for associations, we help you maintain voting security and transparency for your members. Visit our HOA page to learn more!

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      • Mutual Insurance Companies

          • Mutual Insurance Companies

            Mutual Insurance providers have numerous critical decisions that must be voted on, ensuring policyholders receive the best possible service. SBS offers cost-effective election services tailored specifically for mutual insurance companies, whether it's a board election, re-chartering effort, conversion vote, or proxy voting. Visit our page to learn more about our comprehensive solutions for mutual insurance companies!

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      • Nonprofits

          • Nonprofits

            Empower your nonprofit to make collective decisions with the input of its members. SBS offers online and combination voting solutions to enhance accessibility and user-friendliness, increasing voter participation and ensuring every voice is heard. Explore how SBS can help your nonprofit organization strengthen its democratic processes. Visit our page to learn more!

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      • Pension Funds

          • Pension Funds

            Proxy voting is critical to effectively managing mutual funds and pensions. To maintain an unbiased, trustworthy, and democratic proxy voting process, a neutral, transparent, and well-established third-party partner is essential. Explore how SBS can help ensure the integrity and transparency of your pension fund proxy voting. Visit our page to learn more about our specialized solutions for financial institutions.

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      • Unions

          • Unions

            Unions are pivotal as negotiators between workers and management, playing a vital role in labor relations. A healthy and productive union depends on a positive relationship between its membership and leadership, often reflected in union elections. SBS is a trusted election partner with over three decades of experience and expertise in managing union election services. Visit our page to explore how we can support your union.

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      • Churches and Religious Groups

          • Churches and Religious Groups

            Enhance the decision-making process within Religious Organizations by leveraging our essential voting solutions. From leadership elections to budget approvals and beyond, our platform simplifies voting for Churches and related organizations. Experience streamlined processes and increased engagement with our user-friendly voting solutions.

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      • Fraternities and Sororities

          • Fraternities & Sororities

            From simplifying rush processes to conducting votes on bylaw amendments, a secure and intuitive system that enhances engagement is crucial. Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS) specializes in streamlining voting for Fraternities and Sororities, allowing you to prioritize what truly matters.

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      • Security

          • Security

            In the dynamic landscape of online voting, security is paramount. The ever-evolving nature of the digital world demands robust measures to protect your voting events against emerging threats. SBS offers voting security to ensure your election remains as secure and transparent as possible. Visit our page to explore our robust security measures.

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      • Election Management Software

          • Election Management Software

            SBSHub provides the convenience of a single platform where you can securely store sensitive materials, effortlessly submit election requirements, monitor daily voter participation, and access various election management features. Explore our SBSHub page to learn how we can simplify your election management.

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