Schools & Universities
The PTO/PTA Election Challenge Parent-teacher organizations are the backbone of school communities. They raise funds, organize events, advocate for students, and bridge…
Nonprofits & Associations
The Hidden Link Between Elections and Funding Most nonprofit leaders know that funders evaluate programs, outcomes, and financial management. What many don’t…
Nonprofits & Associations
Tradition Meets Technology Fraternal organizations — Rotary Clubs, Lions Clubs, Masonic Lodges, Elks, Moose, Knights of Columbus, Kiwanis, and similar groups —…
Schools & Universities
Why Fair Voting Matters for Awards and Scholarships Scholarship and award decisions affect real people’s lives and careers. A student who receives…
Nonprofits & Associations
The Governance-Donor Confidence Connection Donors, grantmakers, and charity watchdog organizations increasingly evaluate governance practices when deciding where to direct funding. Board election…
Nonprofits & Associations
Why Church Elections Require Special Care Elections in churches, synagogues, mosques, and other religious organizations carry a weight that goes beyond typical…
Nonprofits & Associations
The Complexity of Professional Association Governance Professional associations — including medical societies, bar associations, engineering organizations, trade groups, and industry bodies —…
Schools & Universities
The Alumni Engagement Challenge Alumni associations face a unique set of election challenges that most organizations don’t encounter. Your voter base is…
Nonprofits & Associations
Why Nonprofit Board Elections Deserve Better Board elections are the foundation of nonprofit governance. They determine who steers the organization, manages donor…
HOA & Condo Boards
Approximately 40 percent of community associations in the United States are self-managed, meaning they operate without a professional property management company. These…
HOA & Condo Boards
Florida has one of the largest concentrations of homeowner associations and condominium associations in the United States. With an estimated 50,000 community…
HOA & Condo Boards
California Assembly Bill 2159 represents a landmark shift in how homeowner associations can conduct elections. By amending the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development…
HOA & Condo Boards
If you manage elections for multiple HOA communities, you know the challenge. Each community has its own governing documents, different election schedules,…
HOA & Condo Boards
Most people think of HOA elections as board member votes. But some of the most consequential decisions a community makes involve bylaw…
HOA & Condo Boards
Condo associations and single-family HOAs share many governance principles, but condominium elections have unique characteristics that boards must understand. From weighted voting…
HOA & Condo Boards
Election disputes are among the most contentious situations an HOA board can face. A contested election can divide a community, generate legal…
HOA & Condo Boards
Proxy voting has been a staple of HOA governance for decades. When homeowners cannot attend a meeting in person, they authorize someone…
HOA & Condo Boards
If your HOA struggles to get homeowners to vote on the annual budget, you are not alone. Budget votes consistently rank among…
HOA & Condo Boards
Running an HOA board election can feel overwhelming, especially if you are doing it for the first time. Between governing document requirements,…
HOA & Condo Boards
Low voter turnout is the number one challenge for HOA boards. These five proven strategies — from removing accessibility barriers to strategic…
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