Fundraisers for engineering project teams
Project teams have real costs: parts, tools, machine time and competition travel. Team members are busy building, so the best fundraiser is one that takes very little time to run.
Money never touches Cornell Craves. Students pay the club directly over Venmo or Zelle, and there is no commission or fee.
What works for busy teams
One-week pre-order
Open orders for a week, close, order once and run a single short pickup.
Tie it to a build milestone
Buyers respond when they know the money buys a part or a trip. State the goal and update it.
Sell to the whole college
Post the drop on Cornell Craves so students beyond the team see it in the live feed.
Sponsor plus fundraiser
Sponsors cover large costs, and a food fundraiser covers the gaps. The order data and analytics from Cornell Craves also give you numbers to share with sponsors.
Frequently asked questions
How can an engineering project team raise money quickly?
A one-week pre-order food fundraiser with a single pickup needs the least time from team members.
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, and new clubs are reviewed before their first drop goes live. Ordering is for current Cornell students with an @cornell.edu Google account. Cornell Craves is an independent student project and is not run or endorsed by Cornell University. It does not replace any Cornell approval, and each club stays responsible for following university and county rules.
Contact
Questions or want to list a fundraiser? Email [email protected] or message @cornellcraves on Instagram.
Last reviewed: September 2026.