Ensuring fair, secure, and efficient elections is crucial for cooperative governance. When elections are complicated or time-consuming, it can create unnecessary stress and inefficiencies for co-op administrators and members alike. That’s why many NFCA member co-ops trust Simply Voting, the leading online voting solution designed to simplify your co-op elections.
Simply Voting’s partnership with the Neighboring Food Co-op Association
The Neighboring Food Co-op Association (NFCA) is a federation of food co-ops across New England & New York state working toward a shared vision of a thriving co-operative economy, rooted in a healthy, just and sustainable food system.
Simply Voting has been a proud partner of the Neighboring Food Co-op Association and its member cooperatives for several years, providing an online voting tool to assist in democratic endeavors. Our system is tailored to meet the unique needs of cooperatives, whether you’re conducting board elections, meeting votes, or other important decision-making processes. Simply Voting provides a transparent, accessible, and cost-effective solution that ensures every vote counts.
Other co-ops trusting our online voting system:
Advantages of online voting for Co-ops:
We understand that for many cooperatives and credit unions, having a large membership with low turnout is one of the challenges your organization may face. With Simply Voting, co-ops and credit unions can easily manage elections with confidence, ensuring accessibility and fairness for all members. Here are some advantages:
- Conveniency
Online voting allows co-op members to vote from anywhere at any time. This flexibly allows more members to take part in the voting process. That way, important decisions can be made with a lower risk of a low turnout.
- Flexible Voter Authentication
Voting passwords are generated for each eligible voter and distributed by email or postal letter. Simply Voting can also integrate with your existing authentication method for a single-sign-on solution.
- Security and transparency
Online voting offers strong security features, ensuring that every vote is protected and counted accurately. Each action made throughout the election process is tracked and saved in an auditable log ensuring transparency.
- Dedicated voting website
Simply Voting will provide an exclusive voting website for your elections, branded with your logo & colors. Easy to use, cross-platform, accessible and professional.
- Kiosk Voting
Kiosk Voting allows you to set up and manage “voting poll kiosks.” These kiosks allow secure, efficient and low-maintenance voting in person on one or more communal devices.
You can find more details about the services we offer to co-ops here.
Ready to make the switch to online voting?
Co-ops that have implemented Simply Voting have reported increased voter participation, reduced administrative burden, and a smoother overall election experience. Join the many co-ops already using Simply Voting to streamline their election process and enhance democratic engagement within their organizations.
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