A Dunkin’ Donuts fundraiser offers a flexible way to raise money for your school, team, or nonprofit. While every location is independently owned and operated, many franchisees are open to hosting fundraisers or supporting local causes.
Here’s how this restaurant fundraising idea works, who can participate, and how to get started.
What Is a Dunkin’ Donuts Fundraiser?
A Dunkin’ Donuts fundraiser is a collaboration with your local restaurant where part of sales or product purchases support your cause.
Common options include:
- Dine to Donate events
- Sponsorships or donation requests
- Product sales (bulk or order-taker model)
- Gift card sales (via RaiseRight)
Because Dunkin’ has no chain-wide guidelines, availability depends on your local franchise.
Who Can Start a Dunkin’ Donuts Fundraiser?
Each Dunkin’ owner sets their own rules, but groups commonly eligible include:
- Schools (K–12 and colleges)
- Sports teams and booster clubs
- Libraries and community centers
- Churches and nonprofits
To know for sure, contact your nearest location directly.
How Does a Dunkin’ Donuts Fundraiser Work?
Dine to Donate
Supporters visit your chosen Dunkin’ on a set day, and a percentage of sales (often 20%) is donated back to your group.
Example: One Pennsylvania location hosts an annual Iced Coffee Day, donating $1 from each iced coffee sold to a local nonprofit.
You can check for participating locations by contacting your local Dunkin’ directly.
Sponsorship or Donation Request
Some Dunkin’ locations provide food, coffee, or monetary support for high-attendance events or community programs.
Since there’s no corporate-wide policy, the best approach is to ask your local franchise owner.
Product Sales
Your group can purchase Dunkin’ products in bulk and resell them at a markup, or collect pre-orders and place one large order at the end.
This works well at events, but approval is up to your local Dunkin’.
Gift Card Sales
Through RaiseRight, supporters purchase Dunkin’ gift cards using your group’s code, and you earn up to 3.5% back.
The bonus? Supporters can also buy gift cards from hundreds of other retailers, not just Dunkin’.
How To Start a Dunkin’ Donuts Fundraiser
- Dine to Donate: Contact your local Dunkin’ store directly.
- Sponsorship/Donations: Speak with the local franchise owner at least three weeks before your event.
- Product sales: Ask your Dunkin’ location if they allow bulk or pre-order fundraising.
- Gift cards: Enroll your group with RaiseRight to start selling and earning.
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Is a Dunkin’ Fundraiser Right for You?
Dunkin’ fundraisers can be fun, flexible, and community-driven, especially if your supporters already love coffee and donuts. They’re a good fit if:
- You want a simple, low-effort dine-to-donate event
- Your group can promote gift card or product sales easily
- You have a nearby franchise open to sponsorships or donations
That said, results can vary since there are no chain-wide fundraising guidelines. For bigger goals, consider pairing Dunkin’ with other proven fundraising methods.
