Board voting by email: the ultimate guide for nonprofit boards
Board voting by email looks like an easy way to move business between meetings, and email is already how boards communicate: Statista estimates about 376 billion emails were sent and received every day worldwide in 2025. But in many jurisdictions, an informal email poll fails the legal requirements for a valid meeting, e-signature, or written consent. That can leave your board’s decision open to challenge. Below, we cover the opportunities, the challenges, a sample policy you can adapt, an...