Seasonal fundraiser ideas for college clubs
Timing helps a fundraiser sell. Match your product to the moment on campus.
Money never touches Cornell Craves. Students pay the club directly over Venmo or Zelle, and there is no commission or fee.
By season
Start of semester
Welcome-week treats like donut dozens sell well while students are meeting clubs.
Fall
Warm items like cinnamon rolls and pretzels suit cooler weather.
Finals week
Cookie boxes and late-night snacks sell well during study weeks.
Holidays
Gift-style boxes and bake sales suit the weeks before breaks.
Spring
Bubble tea and lighter items sell as the weather warms.
Run it on Cornell Craves
Cornell student organizations can post seasonal drops, set a closing time and hand out at a planned pickup.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time for a college club fundraiser?
Around high-traffic moments such as welcome week and finals.
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.