Ballot Blog

Printed Election Materials Still Matter in Organisational Elections
Voters still respond well to printed election materials. When planning your organisation’s election, poll or ballot it is important to think about the voter journey and how you can get the best results. UK Engage believes that printed election materials still have a place in democratic processes and paper ballots can generate improved voter turnout, despite the popularity of online solutions.

When to use Independent Scrutineer Services
An Independent Scrutineer plays a vital role in ensuring the integrity and fairness of democratic processes such as elections and ballots. Appointed as an impartial external party, they oversee key stages—whether nominations, voting, or both—to guarantee transparency...

How important is your brand identity to the outcome of your election?
Like any brand, membership organisations have to work hard to create lasting connections with their audiences. A strong brand identity helps members feel affiliation and loyalty. It makes the organisation more relatable and encourages emotional attachment. But just...

Adding Colour to Election Materials To Improve Resident Board Elections
Can colour, design and accessibility make a significant contribution to resident board member elections? Will the use of colour and the effect of design on readability and resident motivation improve candidate and voter engagement? Why Colour Matters in Election...

How Online Voting is Transforming Elections
As technology continues to revolutionise how we connect, e-democracy is reshaping the way organisations engage with their members. From digital voting to online elections, the shift toward paperless democratic participation has never been more important.As one of the...

Is Your Election Services Provider ‘Up To Standard’?
For membership organisations wishing to outsource the management of their internal election processes, it is essential that their chosen provider can meet certain performance standards. We look at how membership organisations can have confidence in election service...

UK Engage at the National BIDs Conference: Insights, Innovations, and New Partnerships
The National BIDs Conference on November 7th was a fantastic opportunity for UK Engage to connect with Business Improvement District (BID) professionals and discuss the future of voting and engagement within the sector. With a line up of informative seminars, lively...

6 reasons hybrid mail is the perfect solution for member communications
Hybrid mail has many benefits for organisations looking to make in-house operations more efficient. For busy membership teams, time spent creating, printing, fulfilling and posting member communications could be better spent doing more productive tasks. That’s why...