Fundraisers for a cappella, dance and performing arts groups
Performing groups spend on costumes, sets, sound, venue fees and travel to competitions. Their members are natural promoters, since they already know how to get people in a room.
Money never touches Cornell Craves. Students pay the club directly over Venmo or Zelle, and there is no commission or fee.
Ideas that fit the stage
Show-week treat boxes
Sell cookie or donut boxes in the weeks before a show and ask cast members to share.
Rehearsal-break pickups
Set a pickup before or after rehearsal so members can staff it easily.
Bundle with tickets
Remind buyers of showtimes when they collect their order.
Make the goal visible
State what the money buys, such as costumes or a competition fee, and post progress on your group's channels.
Frequently asked questions
What fundraisers work for dance teams and a cappella groups?
Pre-order treat boxes before a show, with pickups timed around rehearsals, work well because members can promote them at every event.
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.