If you’re looking for restaurant fundraising ideas, Buffalo Wild Wings stands out for offering more than just one path to raise money. Whether it’s a one-day dine-to-donate event, a season-long team partnership, or even gift card sales, this chain gives groups several ways to turn hot wings into fundraising dollars.
Here’s a breakdown of how each type of Buffalo Wild Wings fundraiser works, who qualifies, and how to get started.
What Is a Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser?
A Buffalo Wild Wings fundraiser is a partnership with the restaurant where part of sales—or gift card purchases—support your group.
The four main options are:
- Eat Wings, Raise Funds (dine-to-donate event)
- Home Team Advantage (season-long fundraising program)
- Gift card fundraising (via RaiseRight)
- Donation requests (via TheShareWay)
Who Can Start a Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser?
You don’t need to be a registered 501(c)(3) to participate. Eligible groups often include:
- Youth sports teams and clubs
- School organizations (sports and non-sports)
- Community and recreational programs
- Churches and religious groups
- Health-related organizations
- Colleges and universities
- Other nonprofits
- Even individuals, in some cases
The main restriction: Buffalo Wild Wings employees (or franchise staff) cannot directly start a fundraiser.
Gift card fundraising, however, is open to most groups without limitations.
Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser Percentages
- Eat Wings, Raise Funds: Up to 20% of event sales
- Home Team Advantage: 10% of supporter purchases throughout the season
- Gift cards (RaiseRight): Up to 13% back to your group
How Does a Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser Work?
1. Eat Wings, Raise Funds
This is a dine-to-donate style event at your local Buffalo Wild Wings. Supporters dine during a scheduled day and time, show your group’s flyer, and up to 20% of their bill goes back to your organization.
2. Home Team Advantage
Instead of a one-day event, this fundraiser runs all season. Supporters show a Teammate Card (digital or printed) each time they visit. At the end of the season, Buffalo Wild Wings donates 10% of those tracked sales to your team.
3. Gift Card Fundraising
Through RaiseRight, supporters can buy Buffalo Wild Wings gift cards using your group’s unique code. Up to 13% of each sale goes back to your cause. Since RaiseRight offers hundreds of other brands, this option works well for groups that want flexibility.
4. Donation Requests
Buffalo Wild Wings does not accept direct grant requests, but you can apply through TheShareWay.
- Approval rate: About 9% (many go unanswered)
- Average donation: $25–$30 gift card or food voucher
- Best chance of success: Sports-related requests
- Not available in: AK, AZ, GA, HI, ID, MT, NE, NM, NV, Staten Island (NY), OR, SD, UT, WY
How To Start a Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser
- Eat Wings, Raise Funds / Home Team Advantage: Apply directly through your local Buffalo Wild Wings.
- Gift cards: Enroll with RaiseRight to set up your group’s code.
- Donation requests: Submit through TheShareWay.
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Eat Wings, Raise Funds vs. Home Team Advantage
Both options help teams raise money directly at Buffalo Wild Wings, but they serve different purposes:
- Best for quick results: Eat Wings, Raise Funds is a one-time event with higher earning potential per night.
- Best for steady support: Home Team Advantage builds donations gradually across an entire season.
Some groups even combine both—starting with a kickoff event, then continuing support with Home Team Advantage.
Is Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraising Right for You?
Buffalo Wild Wings offers more variety than most restaurant fundraisers, from one-night events to season-long programs. It’s a strong fit for:
- Sports teams that want ongoing support
- Groups looking for simple, low-cost fundraisers
- Supporters who already enjoy dining at Buffalo Wild Wings
That said, while fun and community-friendly, restaurant fundraisers usually earn modest returns. For larger goals, pairing Buffalo Wild Wings with other fundraising methods can help maximize results.
