People's Choice Voting

Your pageant deserves
effortless fundraising

Dempsi handles the voting, payments, communications, and analytics so you can focus on running your pageant. Set up your contest in minutes, and let our text alerts and upsell features drive more donations than you thought possible.

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Cyber Tracker Alert
+47 votes
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Revenue Today
$1,284

Miss Starlight 2026

People's Choice

1
Sarah M. 🔥 On Fire
1st Place
2
Emily R. ⚡ Getting Votes
2nd Place
3
Olivia T.
3rd Place
4
Madison K.
4th Place
2M+
Votes Cast
5,800+
Contestants
300+
Contests
Dempsi Alert
Hi Tami, Sarah M is currently in 3rd.
2 min ago
Dempsi Alert
Hi Tami, Emily R is gaining ground and closing in on 2nd place!
38 min ago
Dempsi Alert
Hi Tami, Sarah M is currently in 1st.
1 hr ago
26% of revenue from Cyber Tracker texts alone

Contests using Cyber Tracker consistently raise multiples more than those that don't. Nothing else on the market does this.

Meet Cyber Tracker

Voters get text notifications when rankings change and when someone is closing in. When a contestant drops from 3rd to 5th, their supporters get a text and come back to vote again. And again.

When someone is closing in on the next rank, both sides get alerted — creating last-minute urgency that drives more votes. This is how contests go from raising hundreds to raising thousands.

No other platform offers this.

Built for pageant directors
who mean business

Every feature designed to save you time and raise more money.

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Live Activity Badges

Your voting page shows real-time activity. The 🔥 On Fire badge highlights who just moved up, and ⚡ Getting Votes shows where the action is. It creates excitement, competition, and urgency.

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Checkout Upselling

When voters donate, Dempsi suggests additional votes at checkout. This consistently increases donation amounts with zero effort from you.

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Post-Vote Sharing

After every vote, supporters are prompted to share the voting link via text, Facebook, email, or copy link. Every share brings new voters — free marketing from your most engaged supporters.

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Automated Outreach

Emails and texts go out automatically — from registration through contest updates. Welcome emails include sharing tips and a ready-to-send message so contestants can rally supporters from day one.

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Full Contest Control

Add or remove contestants, adjust settings, and monitor progress at any time. Your contest, your rules.

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Free Starter Votes

Give contestants free votes to build early momentum. It gets people involved and builds excitement before paid voting heats up.

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Three Voting Layouts

Photo Cards in a modern grid. Thumbnail List for compact views. Name List for a clean leaderboard. All three highlight the top 3 and update instantly after every vote.

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Detailed Analytics

See who voted, how often, and how much. Complete transparency and accountability so everyone trusts the results.

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Unbiased Platform

As a third-party platform with no favorites, every vote is tracked and every dollar accounted for. Your voters can trust the genuine People's Choice.

Four steps. That's it.

No technical expertise needed. Most directors are live the same day.

1

Register

Create your free account. Instant setup — no credit card required.

2

Create

Follow the step-by-step form. Your contest can be live in minutes.

3

Connect Stripe

Stripe processes payments and sends money directly to your bank. Free to create — you only pay when you receive donations.

4

Add Contestants

Add them all at once, or as your contest progresses. Dempsi automatically emails each one their voting link.

That's it. Dempsi handles the rest. Questions? support@dempsi.com

Create Your Contest →

Already have a pageant running?

It's not too late. Switch to Dempsi mid-contest — we'll help you get set up without missing a beat.

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Exclusive to Dempsi

Pageant Research Lab

We study what works across hundreds of People's Choice contests — so you don't have to guess.

+92%
more revenue when you mention a cause
73%
of revenue comes in the final week
26%
of revenue directly from CyberTracker texts

Our research is built into the platform. When you set up your contest, Dempsi analyzes your description in real time and tells you exactly what to include — which prizes drive votes, how to frame your cause, and what to avoid. Every recommendation is backed by data from real contests.

No other voting platform does this. Most give you a blank page and wish you luck. We tell you what works.

Transparent. No surprises.

No upfront fees, no monthly charges. We only make money when you do.

All-Inclusive
%25
of each donation. That's it.
  • Contest setup & management
  • Cyber Tracker text alerts
  • Automated emails & texts
  • Checkout upselling
  • Detailed analytics & reporting
  • Customer support for you, contestants & voters
  • Platform hosting, security & updates
Start Free →

How does 25% compare?

The Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance recommends that fundraising expenses stay below 35% of contributions. Dempsi's 25% fee is well within that standard — and includes all the automation that replaces hours of manual work.

Learn more about BBB Standards →

Quick example

Someone donates$10.00
Dempsi fee (25%)−$2.50
Stripe fee (~2.9% + $0.30)−$0.59
You receive$6.91

Payments are processed through Stripe. Their fees are not included in our 25% and are charged separately. Stripe pricing →

Frequently asked

Starting a contest on Dempsi is easy. Simply register on our platform, follow the step-by-step form to set up your contest, and you're good to go! No technical expertise is required.
You can run a contest over weeks, or months. It is up to your particular requirements. Generally, it is better to start your contest sooner and run it longer than you would think. If your contest is associated with an event, starting your contest months before the event is usually a good idea as it will keep your event top of mind with the contestants.
The fee for using Dempsi is 25% of the contest revenue. This covers all the features we offer including contest setup, management controls, automated communications, detailed analytics, and upselling features.
Payments are processed securely through Stripe. Please note that Stripe fees are not included in our 25% fee that Dempsi charges.
Yes, you can choose to display your voting page in rank order, alphabetical order, or in a random order. This allows you to keep the contest exciting and build suspense!
Dempsi is committed to maintaining the highest level of integrity for every contest. As an unbiased, third-party platform, we ensure fairness and transparency in every contest hosted on our platform.
No. We use Stripe, a well-known and trusted payment processor, to handle all payments. When you set up your Stripe account, you provide your banking information directly to them — Dempsi never sees it. Stripe processes each donation and sends the funds to your bank account. We also never see donors' credit card information; that is all handled securely by Stripe.
Yes! Contestants automatically receive email notifications from registration through contest updates, so you can focus on running your contest. Voters can also opt in to text notifications when their favorite contestant moves in the rankings.
Yes! We help contestants and voters with any Dempsi platform questions. For contest-specific questions, we refer them to you.
You can reach out to us at support@dempsi.com for any assistance. Our team is always ready to help you create and manage your contests effectively. Specific questions about Stripe should be directed to Stripe support. They are very helpful and responsive and knowledgeable about their system.

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300+ contests. No upfront cost. You only pay when you receive donations.

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Questions? Email us at support@dempsi.com