Fundraisers for service and volunteer clubs
Service clubs often raise money for a partner organization. Students are happy to buy a treat when they know exactly where the money goes.
Money never touches Cornell Craves. Students pay the club directly over Venmo or Zelle, and there is no commission or fee.
Be transparent
Say who benefits
Name the charity and what the money supports on the listing and in your posts.
State the split
If part of each sale goes to the cause, say how much.
Report the result
Share the total raised and confirm the donation when it is made.
Get the charity letter early
Cornell requires a letter from a charity when a fundraiser supports it. Ask early, because the Event Scheduling Request is due three weeks ahead.
Frequently asked questions
What do service clubs need to fundraise for a charity at Cornell?
A letter from the charity showing it knows about and approves the event, plus the usual Event Scheduling Request and food approvals.
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.