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Voting Services for Cooperative Elections

SBS uses over three decades of experience and industry-best software to make co-op voting and related processes effortless. The benefits of our services include:

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  • Increased member satisfaction: By using SBS’s voting services for cooperatives, co-ops can achieve 97% voter satisfaction or higher.

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  • Secure and certified results: Your co-op members can count on accurate results. We complete continuous vulnerability scans and leverage 24/7 monitoring and robust security frameworks to safeguard voter details and election data.

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  • Enhanced analytics: Data analytics tools allow cooperatives a chance to dive deeper into member voting information to help guide strategic organizational decisions.

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  • Scalable solutions: Optional services like participation reminders enable cooperatives to spread the word and increase voter turnout. Video streaming also offers an effective way to engage voters on candidates and issues.

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  • Member Surveys: The Co-op Assessment for Resident Engagement (CARE) Survey is a strategic tool designed to strengthen member engagement when elections are uncompetitive. It provides actionable feedback that enhances engagement, with the entire process managed by SBS for a hassle-free experience and dedicated support every step of the way.

Who we serve: Cooperatives

Full-Service Offerings For Your Cooperative Election

More than 30,000 U.S. Cooperatives are modeling the way for individuals wanting to achieve a mutual goal. Member trust and transparency in decision-making are vital to any successful Cooperative. Member scrutiny, negative publicity, and even lawsuits are the unfortunate results of a Cooperative's failure to provide clear, unbiased elections.

For over 30 years, SBS has acted as a trusted third party to guide successful, streamlined co-op elections — from food co-ops to electric Cooperatives. We help ensure your members are as involved as possible with your election, and we know how to increase voter participation.

SBS is also an expert in maximizing election transparency so members fully understand their Cooperative is not involved in the outcome. We provide various voting options:

  • Online voting: In addition to administering onsite elections, we offer secure, convenient and cost-effective options for online voting solutions to turn your members into active voters. We tailor our solutions to meet your specific needs.
  • Hybrid voting: Our direct mail and hybrid voting capabilities are the gold standard in the industry. We have administered hundreds of Cooperative elections and can create a customized plan for your organization. By using multiple voting options, you can cater to all member preferences. This flexibility can have a significant impact on participation, and it can help establish trust.
  • Online nomination and petitions: Going door-to-door for physical signatures isn't always easy or possible. Streamline the process for your members and administrative team with our user-friendly online nominations and petition software. This platform simplifies the nomination process for your election administrators and ensures standardization. With easy accessibility, enhanced security features, and a straightforward interface, our system guarantees voter buy-in and increased satisfaction with your administration.
  • Real-time voting: With most co-op meetings now offering virtual options, we provide an affordable, highly secure way to conduct live votes during all digital meetings. Our purpose-built platform is intuitive, reliable, and easy to set up and use.

Success Stories

Cooperatives Using SBS Solutions

Cooperatives are like small communities, with each member playing an essential role in improving the lives of others. SBS serves a variety of Cooperatives in various locations and sizes. Some of the types of co-ops we work with include:

  • Electric and Utility Cooperatives
  • Telephone Cooperatives
  • Healthcare Cooperatives
  • Housing Cooperatives
  • Agricultural Cooperatives
  • Nonprofit Cooperatives
  • Multi-Stakeholder Cooperatives
  • Consumer Cooperatives
  • Worker Cooperatives
  • Water Cooperatives
  • New Generation Cooperatives

For decades, our online systems have helped streamline co-op voting processes and enhance member trust. You don't have to take our word for it — explore our Cooperative voting success stories.

Hold Secure and Hassle-Free Cooperative Elections

Co-ops vote to include members in important decisions that affect them and their common goals. SBS will help you hold secure, transparent, frictionless board elections to increase engagement and garner trust in vote turnout.

Want to run seamless co-op elections? Get started by contacting us online.

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