Fundraisers for business, consulting and pre-professional clubs
Pre-professional clubs spend on speakers, case competitions, networking nights and travel. Their members tend to have wide networks, which suits a fundraiser that depends on sharing.
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 audience
Study-week snack boxes
Cookie boxes and coffee do well during exam periods.
Recruiting-season drops
Time a drop for the busiest weeks, when everyone is on campus.
Sponsor and member matching
Some sponsors match funds raised. A visible goal and clear analytics help.
Treat it as a project
A fundraiser is a small operations project with a demand forecast, a budget and a pickup plan, which is good practice for the members running it.
Frequently asked questions
Can a pre-professional club run a food fundraiser?
Yes. Any registered Cornell student organization can run one, following the Event Scheduling Request and Cornell Dining approval process.
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.