College club fundraisers in New York City
If you lead a Cornell student organization in New York City, including a club at Cornell Tech on Roosevelt Island or a student group at Weill Cornell Medicine in Manhattan, Cornell Craves is a simple way to run a food fundraiser online.
Cornell Craves is a free website, built by Cornell students in Ithaca, New York, where Cornell student clubs post food fundraisers and students find and order from them. Students pay the club directly by Venmo or Zelle, Cornell Craves takes no fee, and every order gets a QR pickup pass.
Money never touches Cornell Craves. Students pay the club directly over Venmo or Zelle, and there is no commission or fee.
Fundraiser ideas for college clubs in New York City
City clubs have busy members spread across boroughs, so the best fundraisers are the ones that need no cash handling and no long table shifts. A pre-order food fundraiser fits: collect orders online, buy exactly what was ordered, and hand out in one short pickup window at a location your club chooses.
Popular picks include donut dozens, cookie boxes, bubble tea, chicken trays, pretzels and a club bake sale. See the ideas guide for more.
How it works for a New York City club
1. Register your Cornell club
Create an account and register your organization. New clubs are reviewed before their first drop goes live.
2. Post a drop
Pick a brand, set a price and a goal, and describe your pickup spot and time window.
3. Students order and pay the club directly
Orders are collected online, and each student gets a QR pickup pass. Money goes straight to the club over Venmo or Zelle.
4. Hand out and review
Scan QR passes at pickup, then check analytics to see what sold.
Cornell Tech and Weill Cornell clubs
Cornell Craves was built in Ithaca, so its campus map centers on the Ithaca campus. Recognized Cornell student organizations at Cornell Tech and Weill Cornell Medicine are welcome to list a fundraiser, and each club describes its own pickup location and time. Email [email protected] and we will help you set up your first New York City drop.
Frequently asked questions
What are good fundraisers for college clubs in New York City?
Pre-order food fundraisers are one of the easiest options: donut dozens, cookie boxes, bubble tea, chicken trays and pretzels. Cornell student organizations can run them on Cornell Craves with no fee.
How can a student club in NYC fundraise without selling door to door?
Run an online pre-order. Members share one link, students order and pay the club directly, and the club hands everything out in a single pickup window.
Is there a free fundraising site for college student organizations in New York City?
Cornell Craves is free for Cornell student organizations. It takes no commission and never handles payments.
Can Cornell Tech clubs run a fundraiser on Cornell Craves?
Yes, as long as the club is a recognized Cornell student organization. Each club sets its own pickup location. Email [email protected] to get set up.
Can Weill Cornell student groups use Cornell Craves?
Recognized Cornell student organizations are welcome. Email [email protected] to talk through pickup and ordering for your group.
Is Cornell Craves only for Ithaca?
It started in Ithaca and is centered there, but clubs set their own pickup details, so a Cornell club in New York City can list a fundraiser too.
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.