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Fraternity fundraisers at restaurants combine fun with philanthropy

The Lambda Theta Phi Latin fraternity at San Diego State University is the first and largest Latino fraternity in the nation, and the group works to empower other Latin students by promoting education and serving as good role models.  … Read More

College organization achieves charitable goals with restaurant fundraiser

The V-Day Warriors at the University of Colorado fight to end violence against women with their charitable work. The college organization raises money for Moving to End Sexual Assault, the only rape crisis center in Boulder. MESA has served thousands of sexual violence… Read More

Fundraising Success for the Pioneers of this College Sport

A group of dedicated and soccer-loving girls from University of Utah blazed the college sport trail by establishing the first women’s university soccer club in the entire state. But being the first and only team of its kind in all of Utah, these pioneers have faced numerous… Read More

How to raise money for your cause with an IHOP fundraiser

For over 50 years, IHOP has served as an American staple for delicious, hearty breakfast and diner fare. Now, the family-friendly joint wants to give back to its loyal customers. By hosting an IHOP fundraiser, you can enjoy a tasty meal with friends… Read More

Why Schlotzsky’s is Perfect for the College Club Fundraiser

Schlotzsky’s Deli, the legendary sandwich craftsmen, has partnered with GroupRaise to host restaurant fundraisers for your college club. Schlotzsky’s has the perfect ambiance and menu for the college palate, and with over 350 GroupRaise partnered locations in cities all across… Read More

Movie Camera Movement: A College Organization Fundraising Story

Every film student at Southern Illinois University Carbondale dreams of one day working on a real movie set. Movie Camera Movement (MCM) is a college organization that provides its members with hands-on experience on actual film sets, and builds a strong network of contacts in the industry. Like… Read More

How to Host a Chipotle Fundraiser & 2 Tasty Alternatives

You may have already heard the lore of the Chipotle fundraiser: eat delicious burritos with your friends and have a whopping 33% of the sales donated to your organization.    Restaurant fundraisers such as this are perhaps the easiest, most fun, and most social… Read More

Bringing Framingham together over the dinner table

Fundraisers can help an organization do more than just raise money–they can be fun and social events that help raise awareness about a cause and help build support. This blog post will tell the tale of how the Framingham Downtown Renaissance held a fun and memorable event that… Read More

How to Promote College Fundraisers and Get A LOT of People to Show Up

How to get a lot of people to come to your fundraiser? To have the best possible answer for this question I studied successful college fundraisers held at GroupRaise and paid close attention to how they were promoted. I even tested them out myself! On this post, I’ve… Read More

Makindu’s meal: fundraising for the children

The impact of eating can travel very far, as far as Kenya, when a story like the Makindu Children’s Program is shared. Makindu is a charitable non-profit organization, who recently held a successful GroupRaise fundraiser. Their work helps positively impact hundreds of orphaned and vulnerable children and their… Read More