Meet the Best of Contest Voting Technology: Pay to Vote

When it comes to running a Best Of contest or community awards program, you need the right tools, something that is simple, reliable, and built for engagement. Proxi’s new Pay to Vote feature takes the experience further by turning every ballot into a fundraising opportunity while keeping the process easy and secure.

If you have been looking for the best voting system for community contests, local awards, or reader’s choice programs, this is it.

The Next Generation of Voting Technology

The new Pay to Vote feature brings fundraising directly into your voting technology. You can now collect payments or donations before a ballot is submitted, all within the same map-based experience that Proxi is known for.

Here’s how it works:

When setting up a new voting contest, you can enable Pay to Vote.
Choose between two payment types:

💸 Fixed Price Voting – Require a set amount per vote, perfect for premium or fundraising events.
❤️ Donation Voting – Let participants choose their donation amount while still casting their vote.

All transactions are processed securely through Stripe, and proceeds go directly to your organization (minus service fees). It is the ultimate blend of engagement and revenue powered by simple, modern voting tech.

Why Pay to Vote Is the Best Voting System for Communities

Community builders, chambers, and media companies have been searching for an intuitive way to run Best Of voting contests without complicated tools or long setup times.

With Pay to Vote, you get:
✅ A self-serve voting contest platform that takes less than 30 minutes to launch.
✅ Built-in payment processing, so every vote can help fund a cause or support your organization.
✅ A trusted voting technology system that makes participation simple for both organizers and voters.

It is a modern approach to contests, powered by mapping technology that is beautiful, transparent, and measurable.

Creative Ways to Use Pay to Vote

Here are a few ways to turn your next Best Of voting event into a community fundraiser or revenue generator.

1. Holiday Light Contest for a Cause

Run a neighborhood lights contest where each vote includes a small donation. Proceeds can go to a local food bank or charity. It is an easy way to bring holiday spirit and social impact together using Proxi’s voting tech.

2. Chamber or Nonprofit Fundraising Awards

Use Pay to Vote to power your “Best Local Business” awards. Each vote raises money for your foundation, scholarship fund, or improvement project, all handled through the same voting contest platform.

3. Reader’s Choice Premium Voting for Media Companies

Media and newsletter organizations can use Pay to Vote to host premium Best Of voting events. Ask readers to contribute a donation to support local journalism or community storytelling while engaging them through a modern voting system.

A Secure, Streamlined Voting Experience

Every aspect of Pay to Vote was designed to make voting technology simple and transparent. Payments are handled securely, voter data is captured accurately, and reporting is built right into your Proxi dashboard.

You do not need separate systems or extra plug-ins. Proxi’s voting platform manages everything in one place. From branded map visuals to real-time leaderboards, your participants get an interactive, delightful experience while you get measurable results.