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People’s Choice Voting Made Simple

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.

2M+
Votes Cast
5,800+
Contestants
300+
Contests

And we're just getting started.

No upfront cost. You only pay when you receive donations.

Cyber Tracker Text Alerts

Voters get text notifications when their contestant’s ranking changes. It keeps them engaged and coming back to vote again and again.

Up and Running in Minutes

Create your contest, add contestants, and share the voting link. Dempsi handles the rest -- payments, emails, vote tallying, and reporting.

Complete Transparency

Detailed analytics show who voted, how often, and how much. Full accountability for you and your voters.

Dempsi Pageant People's Choice

Four Steps. That's It.

You don't need any technical expertise to get started. Most contest creators are up and running the same day.
1
Register your free Dempsi account
Instant setup. No credit card required.
2
Create your contest
Follow the step-by-step form. You can have your contest live in minutes.
3
Connect your Stripe account
Stripe processes the payments and sends the money directly to your bank account. If you already have a Stripe account, connecting takes a minute or two. If you don't, creating one at stripe.com is free -- you only pay when you receive donations.
4
Add your contestants
Add them all at once, or as your contest progresses. Dempsi automatically emails each contestant with their voting link.
That's it. Dempsi handles the rest. If you run into any issues, contact us at support@dempsi.com and we'll help you get started.

Already have a pageant running? It's not too late.

You can switch to Dempsi mid-contest. We'll help you get set up and running without missing a beat.

What You Get

  1. Cyber Tracker -- Our Secret Weapon
    Voters receive text notifications when their favorite contestant moves in the rankings. When a contestant drops from 3rd to 5th, their supporters get a text and come back to vote again. This is how contests go from raising hundreds to raising thousands. Nothing else on the market does this.
  2. Checkout Upselling
    When a voter goes to donate, Dempsi suggests additional votes at checkout. This consistently increases donation amounts without any effort from you.
  3. Automated Emails and Texts
    Dempsi handles contestant notifications from registration through contest updates. You focus on running your pageant, not sending emails.
  4. Complete Contest Control
    You maintain full control. Add or remove contestants, adjust settings, and monitor progress at any time.
  5. Free Votes to Build Momentum
    Give contestants free votes to get the competition rolling. It gets people involved early and builds excitement before the paid voting heats up.
  6. Flexible Display Options
    Show your voting page ranked by votes, alphabetical, or random order. Switch the display near the end of the contest to build suspense for the winner announcement.
  7. Detailed Reporting and Analytics
    See who voted, how often, and how much. Full transparency and accountability so you can verify your contest is conducted fairly.
  8. Unbiased, Third-Party Platform
    Dempsi has no favorites and no bias toward any contestant. Your voters can trust that the winner is the genuine People’s Choice. Every vote is tracked, every dollar accounted for.

Pricing

Simple, Transparent Pricing

25% of each donation. That's it. No upfront fees, no monthly charges, no surprises. We only make money when you do.

For example, someone donates $10 -- Dempsi's fee is $2.50. The fee is collected automatically with each transaction. You never receive a bill from us.

What's Included -- Everything

  • Contest setup and management
  • Cyber Tracker text alerts
  • Automatic emails and text messaging
  • Checkout upselling
  • Detailed analytics and reporting
  • Customer support for you, your contestants, and your voters
  • Platform hosting, security, and updates

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

Payment Processing

Payments are processed through Stripe. Please note that their fees are not included in our 25% and will be charged separately. Their fees are 2.9% + 30 cents per transaction at time of writing this, but check their website for current fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to raise more for your cause?

300+ contests. $1 million+ raised. No upfront cost.

Questions? Email us at support@dempsi.com