Nomination & Petition Software

About Our Petition and Nomination Software

SBS has developed our nomination and petition software as a turnkey solution.

Ideal uses for our nomination and petition software include:

Candidate filings

Award and scholarship applications

Municipal candidate applications

Our full-featured platform provides:

Candidate nomination applications

We simplify the application submission process through the online candidate nomination system portal. Candidates add their details, photos and more according to the parameters you set.

A dedicated website

Our experts design and create your nominations and petitions site for you. We oversee the entire project, so there's no need to disrupt staff from their regular duties.

Online petition signature collection

Candidates can quickly and easily capture petition signatures through email and our electronic signing technology. If they already have a paper form, they can upload it to the platform directly.

Personalized candidate journeys

We've incorporated branching logic into the software to create a better end-user experience. This feature seamlessly guides candidates through the process based on their responses to your custom questions.

Benefits of Our Online Nomination Platform

We stand apart from other digital nomination and online petition software in multiple ways.

Security and Voting Integrity

SBS undergoes independent audits to ensure data privacy compliance with SOC 2. We also implement numerous protocols to safeguard against threat actors. These proactive steps mean you can have greater confidence in our security, reliability, and certified outcomes.

Ease-Of-Use and Convenience

We've crafted our online nominations software with a focus on and commitment to ease-of-use for users of all types. Our interfaces feature intuitive operation and navigation for a frustration-free experience.

Additionally, the SBS nominations platform offers extreme convenience. Candidates can self-register from any connected device when it works best for them. They can also enjoy the functionality of saving their progress and resuming their journey later.

Individualized Service and Customization

At SBS, we have a large, experienced team with the resources to provide individualized service and support. Our experts are available through numerous channels, including web chat, phone and email. We're committed to creating superior experiences for candidates and administrators at every process step.

Our platform is fully customizable to your organizational needs. You control the questions, required fields, and word counts for standardized data across the candidate pool. You can also track the candidate journey from start to finish, export data as needed, and configure custom reminders.

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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:

Election Analytics

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

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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

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

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

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

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Increase Accessibility and Raise Engagement With SBS

We've leveraged our experience with all types of governance nominations to create a robust platform that simplifies the process for you and your candidates.