Easy fundraiser ideas for college clubs
The best fundraiser for a college club is one students already want to buy, needs little setup, and does not require anyone to handle cash. Food fundraisers tick all three boxes.
Cornell Craves lets Cornell student clubs run any of the ideas below online, with no fee.
Money never touches Cornell Craves. Students pay the club directly over Venmo or Zelle, and there is no commission or fee.
Fundraiser ideas that work
Donut dozens
Krispy Kreme style donut dozens are a classic. Take orders ahead, pick up in bulk, and hand out on a set day.
Cookie boxes
Insomnia Cookies and Crumbl style boxes sell well around study weeks and finals.
Bubble tea
A Kung Fu Tea order is popular with students and easy to batch for one pickup window.
Chicken trays and sandwiches
Chick-fil-A style trays suit club events and game days.
Pretzels, wings and rolls
Auntie Anne's, Wingstop, Cinnabon and Texas Roadhouse style orders give clubs more variety.
Club bake sale
A homemade bake sale keeps costs low. Clubs must follow food-safety rules and Cornell policies for home-prepared food.
Run any of them on Cornell Craves
Pick a brand, set a price and goal, choose pickup spots and times, and post. Students order online and pay the club directly. See our how-to guide for the full steps.
Frequently asked questions
What is the easiest fundraiser for a college club?
A pre-order food fundraiser. You collect orders first, buy exactly what you need, and hand it out at a set time.
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.