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Digital Elections: Why Organizations & NGOs Can’t Miss Digital Voting

Written by Aaron Lesicar | 11/20/24 7:38 PM

Whether it’s general assemblies, collective bargaining negotiations, or club decisions – voting is a critical moment where everything has to go right. Especially Non-Profits are faced with the need of lowering cost and increasing transparency and participation. With digital voting, you make decisions simpler, faster, and more secure. Let’s explore why it’s becoming the new standard.

Chapter

  1. How to convince stakeholders: By saving money!
  2. Better Voting Results with increased participation
  3. Transparency and Tracability: Core for NGOs
  4. Security and Data Protection
  5. Flexibility for any organization

1. Saving Time and Money Convinces All Stakeholders

Digital voting eliminates many organizational hurdles associated with traditional elections:

2. Increased Voting Participation Rates

Digital voting significantly lowers the barriers to participation. Members can vote conveniently from anywhere as long as they have access to an internet-enabled device. Especially in hybrid meetings, where some participants are on-site and others are online, digital solutions ensure equal opportunities for everyone.

Example: 
Organizations like UFO have achieved record-breaking voter turnout through digital voting.

 

3. NGOs listen up: Transparency and Traceability

A common problem with traditional voting methods is the lack of traceability. Digital platforms offer clear advantages:

  • Secure Logging: All votes are stored digitally and can be traced without compromising voter anonymity.
  • Real-Time Results: Participants and organizers can monitor in real time how many votes have already been cast.

4. Security and Data Protection

Modern digital voting solutions, such as NemoVote, place a high priority on security and data protection:

5. Flexibility for NGOs, Unions, Clubs, Churches and Companies

Whether you’re a non-profit organization, a union, or a company – digital voting adapts to the needs of every organization. Features like weighted votes, majority rules, voter lists, or specific requirements such as delegation rights can be easily implemented.