Make Voting Easy With One-Click Accessibility

Online voting should be easy. At SBS, we make online voting accessible with auto login links sent to your voters' emails. The function is simple. When your voters click the link in their email, they're immediately directed to our online platform where they can submit their vote — no login necessary.

Making sure everyone is heard is critical to your organization. When participation is simple, your members can trust the results reflect a collective representation of your entire organization.

Two Major Benefits To Embedded Login Links

Increased participation: When voters have to jump through hoops to submit their ballots, they're less likely to participateOnline voting on its own is an excellent way to make voting more accessible, but adding more steps like, entering a username and password, can stand in the way. Voters may not remember the passwords, face additional steps to reset, and end up opting out entirely due to the inconvenience. With one-click login, voting takes seconds.

Reduced member inquiries: A confusing voting process will lead to more questions for your administrators. Forgotten passwords and challenges with logging in lead to more frustration and limited voter participation. Our auto login links streamline the process so your administrators can focus on more important tasks while every voter can effortlessly participate in sharing their thoughts.

Testimonials

"SBS was incredibly professional, and highlighted exactly how real-time voting could work for our situation. Real-time voting enables our Board of Directors to cast their votes in a matter of seconds, with results instantly tabulated, as well as being able to adjust rounds of voting on the fly with runoffs. After the vote, our board couldn't believe - this is an incredible improvement, we should've done this years ago."

- Adam Brooks, Association of Professional Flight Attendants

Find The Right Voting Solution For Your Organization

Real-Time Voting

BEST FOR:

  • Industry Associations
  • HOA & POA
  • Clubs
  • Churches and Religious Groups
  • Fraternities and Sororities
  • Educational Institutions

Why: Live voting, quorum tracking, and instant results are most valuable in formal meetings and governance-heavy environments.

Fully Managed

BEST FOR:

  • Associations
  • Cooperatives
  • Credit Unions
  • Farm Credit Associations
  • Mutual Insurance Companies
  • Pension Funds
  • Unions

Why: These groups often have higher complexity, higher stakes, or regulatory sensitivity and benefit from white-glove support.

Online Voting Tools

BEST FOR:

Why:These are your most flexible, scalable solutions and work across every industry we serve.

Onsite Voting

BEST FOR:

  • Cooperatives
  • Farm Credit Associations 
  • Nonprofits
  • Unions

Why: Especially well-suited for organizations whose bylaws or regulations require voting to take place in person or at a meeting.

Drive-Thru Voting

BEST FOR:

  • Cooperatives 
  • Unions

Why: Drive-thru voting allows organizations that require in-person voting to maintain compliance while offering the convenience of electronic ballots, faster participation, and quicker, more accurate results.

Paper Ballots

BEST FOR:

  • Cooperatives
  • Government
  • Mutual Insurance Companies
  • Unions
  • Nonprofits

Why: These groups often have voter populations that prefer or require traditional voting methods.

Hybrid Elections

BEST FOR:

  • Associations
  • Clubs
  • Cooperatives
  • Credit Unions
  • Unions

Why:  Hybrid elections balance accessibility and tradition - ideal for organizations with diverse member preferences.

Do-It-Yourself Elections

BEST FOR:

  • HOA & POA
  • Country Clubs
  • Sports Clubs and Leagues
  • Industry Associations
  • Unions

Why: Smaller teams or less complex elections benefit from speed, control, and lower cost.

Nominations

BEST FOR:

  • Associations
  • Cooperatives
  • Credit Unions
  • Unions

Why: Structured leadership pipelines and governance cycles make nominations especially important in these markets. All member-based organizations can benefit from digital nomination tools.

Petition Collection

BEST FOR:

  • Mutual Insurance Companies
  • Credit Unions
  • Pension Funds 
  • Cooperatives
  • Government
  • HOA & POA

Why: Petition workflows are common in rule changes, member initiatives, and labor-related processes.

Surveys

BEST FOR:

Why: Feedback, engagement, and benchmarking are universally relevant.

Additional Election Services From Survey & Ballot Systems

At Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS), we’ll collaborate with you to discover your priorities and determine which of our solutions align with your election goals. We also offer several additional election services to reduce your administrative load, increase voter participation, and improve member satisfaction. Here are the services we offer:

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Election Analytics

Election analytics turn your data into actionable insights, helping you analyze member behavior and improve participation.

Explore Election Analytics Features
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Embedded Login Links

Expand participation with embedded login links. When you opt for this service, we’ll send auto-embedded login links to your voters’ emails that takes them directly to their ballot — no username or password setup needed.

Discover the Power of Embedded Login
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QR Codes

Incorporating QR codes on election resources, like fliers, posters, and mail-in ballots, can direct members straight to your voting webpage or directly into their ballot.

Harness the Impact of QR Codes
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Single Sign-On

Single sign-on (SSO) significantly simplifies online voting by allowing members to log in through your website’s member-only portal using their existing credentials. Once logged in, voters are directed to the election website and their ballot — no need for new usernames or passwords.

Simplify with Single Sign-On
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Voting Participation Reminders

SBS offers targeted voter reminders through postal mail, iCalendar alerts, automated texts, and email notifications. Ideal for member organizations with a diverse voter pool, these voting reminders are a proven way to increase participation in elections.

Enhance Voter Engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

Basics

What are embedded login links?

Embedded login links are secure, personalized links sent directly to a voter’s email. Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS) uses these to give voters "one-click" access to their ballot without requiring a username or password.

Why use these links for an election?

They are designed to expand participation by removing common hurdles, such as forgotten passwords or complex login steps. SBS provides these links to simplify the voting journey and drive higher turnout.

How are embedded login links different from standard logins?

Unlike standard logins that require voters to enter a username and password, embedded login links provide each voter with a unique, personalized link. When a voter clicks their link, they’re taken directly to their ballot - no credentials to remember and no extra steps for a faster, more intuitive experience.

Who manages the setup of these links?

The SBS team handles the technical implementation and distribution of the links. This reduces the administrative load on your organization and ensures the links are correctly mapped to your voter data.

Key Features

How do voters use an embedded login link?

A voter simply clicks the link within their election email or reminder. The link directs them immediately to their specific ballot, allowing them to vote in seconds.

Do voters need to set up an account first?

No. Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS) designs this solution so that no account setup or registration is required by the voter, eliminating the need for them to remember another set of credentials.

Can these links be used in reminder emails?

Yes. SBS can include these embedded links in both initial voting invites and follow-up reminders to ensure voters always have an easy way to access their ballots.

Security & Compliance

Are embedded login links secure?

Yes. Every link created by Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS) is unique to the individual voter, ensuring only the intended recipient can access their ballot and that each voter can submit only one vote.

How is voter privacy protected?

SBS utilizes secure TLS encryption and adheres to strict SOC 2 data privacy guidelines. These protocols ensure that member data and login access remain protected throughout the entire election process.

Collaborate With SBS for Your Next Election

SBS offers user-friendly voting solutions that encourage voter participation for organizations of all sizes. While our combination elections can lead to impressive voter turnout, add-on options like embedded login links can streamline your election further. Get in touch with us today to design your election.

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