Membership organisations led by members deserve transparent elections
Many membership organisations are led by boards, executives, councils or committees elected by their members.
But how can you assure your members that those elections are fair, transparent and free from interference, while also making it easy for them to participate?
Election Pilot has your back!
Independent elections for membership organisations
When Election Pilot acts as your Returning Officer, we manage the election process from start to finish.
This ensures your election is conducted independently and professionally, while making participation simple for your members.
Why membership organisations choose election pilot
We handle the hard work
When we are the Returning Officer for your election, we manage almost everything.
This includes:
- Managing election communications with your members
- Running the call for nominations
- Approving candidates and responding to candidate queries
- Issuing voting papers
- Counting votes and declaring results
- Producing election reports where required
All your organisation needs to do is:
- Provide a list of eligible voters from your membership database
- Share election notices through your usual communications
- Publish the final results to your members
We also provide templates and resources to make communication simple.
Electronic voting improves participation
Election Pilot has offered secure electronic voting since 2022, helping organisations increase voter participation.
Recent elections have shown great improvements in engagement:
- Parent election turnout increased from 18–20% to 28.9%
- Staff election turnout increased to 69.6%
- Student election turnout increased to 39.5%
- The number of elections progressing to voting increased from around 50% to 73.8%
Electronic voting makes participation easier and more accessible for members.
Truly independent elections
When Election Pilot manages your election as the Returning Officer, the process is fully independent.
This removes the possibility of accusations that someone within your organisation influenced or interfered with the election process.
Even when such concerns are unfounded, they can place unnecessary pressure on your team. Independent election management protects both the integrity of the election and the reputation of your organisation.
Focus on your members
Running an election properly takes time and expertise.
For many organisations, elections happen infrequently, which means staff and volunteers need to learn the process each time.
We take care of the systems, rules and administration so your team can focus on what matters most: supporting your members and community.
Resources to support your election
We provide a wide range of resources to help you keep your members informed throughout the election process.
These include:
- Newsletter articles and notices
- Social media templates
- Election updates for each stage of the process
These resources make it easy to keep your members engaged and informed.
Ready to move your election to the launch pad? Then talk to us now.
