Free Online Voting
for Nonprofit Board Elections
Your nonprofit deserves professional-grade elections without the professional price tag. TapVoter gives you secure, anonymous board voting with ranked choice support, 30 languages, and up to 10,000 voters, completely free.
Why Nonprofit Elections Are Harder Than They Should Be
Running a board election should not drain your budget or overwhelm your volunteers. Here are the challenges nonprofits face with traditional election tools.
Budget Constraints
Every dollar a nonprofit spends on election software is a dollar not going to your mission. Most voting platforms charge $99 to $800+ per election, which adds up fast when you hold annual board votes, committee elections, and bylaw amendments.
Volunteer-Run Operations
Nonprofit elections are often managed by volunteers who rotate yearly. Complex platforms with steep learning curves mean re-training every cycle. You need software that anyone can pick up in minutes, not hours.
Compliance & Governance
State nonprofit laws, your bylaws, and Robert's Rules of Order all impose requirements on how elections must be conducted. You need a voting system that supports anonymous ballots, verifiable results, and proper record-keeping.
Member Engagement
Low voter turnout undermines board legitimacy. When voting requires mailing paper ballots or attending an in-person meeting, participation drops. Online voting lets every member participate from wherever they are.
How TapVoter Solves Nonprofit Election Challenges
Built for organizations that need real election features without the enterprise price. Every feature below is included free.
Free Forever
No per-election fees, no per-voter charges, no premium tiers. Run unlimited board elections with up to 10,000 voters at zero cost. Your budget stays focused on your mission.
5 Voting Methods
Single choice, Instant Runoff (IRV), STAR voting, Approval voting, and Multi-Winner. Choose the method that best fits your board election or let members rank candidates by preference.
Anonymous Ballots
TapVoter uses secure voter keys so each member gets exactly one vote. Ballots are anonymous by design, so no one can see who voted for whom, just like a paper ballot.
Up to 10,000 Voters
Whether your nonprofit has 15 board members or 10,000 dues-paying members, TapVoter scales without adding cost. No voter-count pricing tiers.
30 Languages
Serve a diverse membership base with native-language ballots. Support for 30 languages including Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, and more, with full RTL support.
CSV Export & Audit Center
Download complete election results for your board records. The Audit Center provides a transparency log so your governance committee can verify every election was conducted properly.
How to Run a Nonprofit Board Election Online
From setup to results in four simple steps. No training required.
Create Your Election
Sign up for free and create a new election. Name it (e.g., "2026 Board of Directors Election"), set the voting window, and choose your preferred voting method. The entire setup takes about 5 minutes.
Add Positions & Candidates
Add each board position you are filling, such as President, Treasurer, or At-Large Director. Then add the candidates running for each position, with optional bios and photos.
Distribute Voter Keys
TapVoter generates unique voter keys for each eligible voter. Share these via email, your newsletter, or your membership portal. Each key works exactly once, preventing duplicate votes.
View Results & Export
Once voting closes, results are tallied automatically. View results in real time or wait for the election to end. Export a CSV for your board records and share results with your membership.
Every Vote Your Nonprofit Needs to Take
Board elections are just the beginning. TapVoter handles every type of organizational vote.
Board of Directors Elections
Elect your full board or fill individual vacancies with ranked choice or single-choice voting.
Committee Chair Votes
Let committee members elect their own chairs and vice-chairs through a quick, secure vote.
Bylaw Amendments
Put proposed bylaw changes to a membership vote with clear yes/no or approval voting.
Membership Referendums
Gather binding member input on strategic decisions, mergers, name changes, or policy updates.
Officer Elections
Elect officers like president, secretary, and treasurer through secure, anonymous balloting.
Advisory Votes & Straw Polls
Gauge member sentiment on proposals before bringing them to a formal vote at your next meeting.
Governance & Compliance
How TapVoter helps your nonprofit meet common election requirements
Robert's Rules of Order
- Anonymous ballot voting by default
- One vote per eligible member via voter keys
- Exportable results for meeting minutes
- Timed voting windows for proper notice
State Nonprofit Laws
- Electronic voting permitted in most states
- Audit trail for governance accountability
- CSV export for record retention
- Configurable voting windows for proper notice periods
Fiduciary Duty
- Secure, tamper-resistant voting process
- Transparency log in the Audit Center
- Zero cost protects organizational resources
- Accessible to all members regardless of location
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TapVoter really free for nonprofit board elections?
Yes. TapVoter elections are 100% free with no per-voter fees, no per-election charges, and no credit card required. You can run unlimited elections with up to 10,000 voters each. This applies to all organizations, including nonprofits, schools, churches, and clubs.
Does TapVoter meet Robert's Rules of Order requirements for elections?
TapVoter supports the key election requirements outlined in Robert's Rules: anonymous balloting, one vote per eligible member (enforced via voter keys), and verifiable results. You can export a complete record of the election for your meeting minutes. If your bylaws require specific procedures like a nominating committee, you handle that process outside TapVoter and then set up the election with the final slate of candidates.
How do we verify that only eligible members vote?
TapVoter uses unique voter keys. You generate one key per eligible member and distribute them through your chosen channel (email, newsletter, membership portal). Each key can only be used once, so only the people who receive a key can vote, and they can only vote one time. This replaces traditional sign-in sheets or credential checks.
Can we run ranked choice voting for board elections?
Absolutely. TapVoter supports five voting methods, including Instant Runoff Voting (IRV), which is the most common form of ranked choice voting. Members rank candidates in order of preference, and if no candidate wins a majority, the lowest-ranked candidate is eliminated and those votes are redistributed until someone wins. This is ideal for contested board seats with three or more candidates.
What happens if a board member needs to vote from a different country?
TapVoter is a web-based platform that works on any device with a browser. Board members can vote from anywhere in the world. With support for 30 languages, members who speak different languages can each vote in their preferred language. All they need is their unique voter key and an internet connection.
Ready to Modernize Your Nonprofit Elections?
Join thousands of organizations running free, secure elections with TapVoter. Set up your first board election in under 5 minutes. No credit card, no contracts, no hidden fees.