A restaurant fundraiser (or a restaurant.com discount card fundraiser) is versatile and can be a great fit for various groups or non-profit organizations looking to raise funds.
A restaurant fundraiser can appeal to most people, increasing the likelihood that they will support your non-profit. This is because most people eat out frequently throughout the year, either for fun, for work, or to watch their children participate in their favorite sport during their away games. Think about the amount of people you know that eat out at restaurants, or better yet, think of the amount of people in your circle that DO NOT enjoy restaurants….
Restaurant fundraisers are versatile and profitable; 3 fundraising formats are offered to non-profit groups:
Fundraising format #1
Organize an event at a local restaurant where supporters get together an enjoy a meal and a good time.
Fundraising format #2
Local restaurant or Nationwide chain may offer a discount that can be purchased online and where your non-profit receives a percentage of the sale towards your fundraiser.
Fundraising format #3
A third option is to utilize a discount card such as restaurant.com. Supporters may redeem the coupon offered through the discount card at the restaurant of their choice, Nationwide. Your non-profit will receive a % of the sale of the discount cards.
HERE ARE SOME OF OUR FAVORITES RESTAURANT FUNDRAISING OPTIONS:
- Restaurant.com discount e-card
Want to offer a variety of discount at restaurants nationwide, Restaurant.com e-cards may be a great fundraiser for you.
We like it for its versatility
- Discounts at over 170,000 restaurants and retailers nationwide
- can be redeemed at any time
- Available as a $25, $50, and $100 denomination card
- 50%+ profit towards your fundraiser
How to get started: Shop – Gogo Fund
2. Chipotle fundraiser
Chipotle fundraisers are now in-restaurant and online! Every fundraiser gets a unique code. When your supporters enter the code online for pickup at your local Chipotle, 25% of event sales will be donated directly to your cause.
We like it for its mass appeal
- recognizable brand
- ease to host and organize
- 25% profit towards your fundraiser
How to get started: Chipotle Community Fundraising | Fundraising Ideas | School Fundraising
3. GroupeRaise
Imagine having a night out with your friends and family, where you enjoy a delicious restaurant meal, and have a percentage of the proceeds donated back. That’s exactly what a GroupRaise restaurant fundraiser is.
We like its options and profit possibilities
- Over 10,000 participating Nationwide restaurants
- Ease to organize
- possibility to raise up to 50% profit
How to get started: Restaurant Fundraisers | Easy Nonprofit Fundraising Idea | GroupRaise
WHO IS RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER RIGHT FOR?
Below is a list of non-profit groups that could gain the most from holding this kind of event, along with two ideas for restaurant fundraisers.
1. Schools and Educational Groups
▪️ Elementary Schools: Ideal for parent-teacher organizations (PTOs/PTAs) to support school programs, field trips, or supplies.
▪️ Middle and High Schools: Great for clubs, bands, choirs, sports teams, or student councils.
▪️ Colleges and Universities: Used by fraternities, sororities, or student organizations to fund events or charitable projects.
2. Sports Teams and Athletic Clubs
▪️ Youth Leagues: Soccer, baseball, basketball, and other sports teams can fund uniforms, equipment, or tournament travel.
▪️ High School Teams: Boosters can use discount cards to support athletics programs.
▪️ Club Teams: Travel and competition expenses make this a popular choice for club-level sports organizations.
3. Nonprofit Organizations
▪️ Community Groups: Civic groups, like Rotary or Lions Clubs, can use discount cards to fund local projects or charitable initiatives.
▪️ Animal Shelters: Great for raising money for supplies, food, and medical care for animals.
▪️ Faith-Based Organizations: Churches, synagogues, or youth ministries can use this fundraiser to support mission trips, outreach programs, or facility improvements.
4. Youth and Community Programs
▪️ Scouting Groups: Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts
