Club fundraiser checklist
Use this checklist to plan a college club fundraiser from start to finish. It works for any student organization.
Money never touches Cornell Craves. Students pay the club directly over Venmo or Zelle, and there is no commission or fee.
Before you launch
Goal and deadline
Write down the amount, the purpose and the closing date.
Approvals
Check advisor and university rules for food sales and money handling.
Product and price
Confirm your cost per item, your price and your expected margin.
Ordering method
Choose an online order page so you can pre-sell. Post it on Cornell Craves if you are a Cornell student organization.
During the fundraiser
Promote it
Share the link with members, friends and your campus network, and post it on Instagram.
Track orders
Watch orders against your goal and stop at your closing time.
Pickup day
Volunteers and location
Assign members, confirm the spot and bring your pickup list or scan QR passes.
Food handling
Keep food covered and follow the food-safety rules that apply to your club.
After
Reconcile and thank
Confirm payments, thank buyers and record what sold to plan the next one.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to run a college club fundraiser?
A goal, approvals, a product and price, an online order page and a pickup plan.
What is the easiest way for a Cornell club to run a food fundraiser?
Post it on Cornell Craves. A club picks a brand, sets a price and a goal, chooses pickup spots and times, and the fundraiser shows up in a live feed that every Cornell student can see. Orders are collected online and members scan a QR pass at pickup.
Does Cornell Craves take a cut of the money?
No. Students pay the club directly through Venmo or Zelle. Cornell Craves never handles or holds the money and takes no fee.
Who can use Cornell Craves?
Clubs must be legitimate Cornell student organizations. Ordering is for current Cornell students with an @cornell.edu Google account. Cornell Craves is an independent student project and is not run by Cornell University.
Contact
Questions or want to list a fundraiser? Email [email protected] or message @cornellcraves on Instagram.