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Eligibility is an important part of alumni associations, as it’s part of the key to fair and inclusive representation within the association. Eligibility, at its most simple, typically requires candidates and voters to be registered alumni. A Brief History of Alumni Associations Alumni associations have long served as networks for unive

Electrical cooperatives are unique entities–they are private, independent electric utilities, owned by the members they serve. Because these cooperatives are democratically governed, voting is fundamental to ensuring that the voice of the consumer-member shapes their policies and priorities.  Just like any business cooperative elec

The Alberta Condo Expo (ACE) 2024 is a major event tailored for the condominium community in Alberta. ElectionBuddy was in attendance this year, April 26-27, 2024, at the NAIT Productivity and Innovation Centre in Edmonton. The expo offers a comprehensive platform for condo owners, board members, managers, and industry professionals to en

In the evolving landscape of food cooperatives, member participation in cooperative voting is not just a right–it’s a cornerstone of the model. As such, understanding technology innovations in food co-op voting are pivotal to ensuring democratic participation, transparency, and efficiency.  This article will look at some of the l

When voters receive notices, it is super important they know who the notice is coming from. One of the best ways to mark a notice as recognizable from your organization is to include your logo. This helps the voters have more confidence in the fact that the notification is coming from your organization, especially if […]

In today’s digital age, credit unions often face the challenge of engaging their members in internal elections. Traditional voting methods are giving way to online systems that promise increased participation, reduced workloads for staff, and enhanced confidence in the electoral process. For professionals and staff planning to hold elec

Food cooperatives, or co-ops, are significant providers of sustainable and local produce in communities throughout America and the world. Co-ops exist to benefit their members through collective agreements with food producers.  Just as a labor union would operate as a democracy, co-ops hold food co-op elections regarding governance a

In democratic governance, the method of election and member participation is not just a procedural formality but a cornerstone of strategic direction and community engagement.  Cooperative elections in which each member has an equal say embody the ethos at the core of many organizations, particularly cooperatives and credit unions. T

As corporations across the country continue to consolidate into ever-larger enterprises, independent farmers and small businesses have difficulty competing. The sheer scale of these corporations means they can operate on razor-thin margins, allowing them to offer prices that small-scale operators simply cannot match.  With competitio

Fairness in credit union board elections is upheld by a body of elected board members who defer to a set of bylaws that help regulate each step of the election process. While bylaws differ between credit unions, they tend to follow a similar pattern. Like with any election, ensuring that there is integrity during the […]

One of the big issues facing credit unions is their aging membership with no younger generation of members waiting to succeed them and uphold fairness in credit union board elections. Credit union election results and their impact on a local community isn’t always embraced by the younger generations. In fact, the average age of membersh

Engagement in electrical co-op elections is essential for ensuring that the democratic principles on which cooperatives are founded are upheld. For organizations planning to hold internal elections, the challenge is often how to make these elections both accessible and secure, while also ensuring a high level of member participation. 

Credit union election results and their impact can have huge implications. The resonating effects of these elections are not just limited to the local spaces from which they typically operate, but can have an impact on a national level, as well. With the introduction of online voting for credit unions, everyone’s voice can be heard [&he

Food co-ops are an important part of the agricultural economy in communities throughout the world. They offer their members a unique opportunity to support the local and regional economy through their everyday food purchases.  A key part of maintaining trust and faith in any co-op or organization is transparency. A transparent organi