No-cost fundraisers for student organizations
The safest fundraiser for a student organization is one where you collect orders before you spend anything. A pre-order food fundraiser does exactly that.
Money never touches Cornell Craves. Students pay the club directly over Venmo or Zelle, and there is no commission or fee.
How pre-orders remove upfront cost
Set a price above your cost, open orders online, and buy only the quantity that was ordered. Nothing sits unsold, and you know your profit before you buy.
Why no commission matters
Some fundraising tools take a percentage of every sale. Cornell Craves takes no commission and never touches the money, so your club keeps everything students pay after your own cost.
Frequently asked questions
How can a college club fundraise with no money to start?
Pre-sell the item. Post it on Cornell Craves, collect orders, then buy the exact amount and hand it out.
Is there a fundraising site with no fees for student clubs?
Cornell Craves is free for Cornell student organizations, with no commission.
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.