Top Pizza Fundraiser Ideas That Deliver Big Profits

Considering a pizza fundraiser for your school, sports team, or nonprofit?

One of the best things about pizza fundraising is its flexibility. There are plenty of ways to host a pizza fundraiser—here are a few tried-and-true approaches: 

• Pizza fundraiser nights (dine-to-donate)
• Pizza fundraising cards
• Pizza fundraiser kits

Let’s dive into these pizza fundraiser ideas and see which ones are proven to be effective and profitable.

Pizza fundraiser nights (dine-to-donate)

Hosting a restaurant night at a pizza place is one of the easiest (and often most profitable) ways to fundraise.

Partner with a local pizzeria that offers a fundraising program, choose a date, and invite your supporters to dine in or order takeout. Depending on the restaurant's terms, your organization can earn 20–40% of the evening’s sales.

It’s a simple, high-reward option: the restaurant handles the food and service, while your team focuses on marketing and getting people through the door.

To make your pizza fundraiser night even more profitable, pair it with RaiseRight. Choose a pizza place that offers a fundraising program and gift cards on RaiseRight, and you could earn an additional 8 to 10% (or more) on top of your dine-to-donate proceeds! 

Best options for a pizza fundraiser night

Here are six popular pizza chains that offer fundraising programs and gift cards on RaiseRight—perfect for maximizing your earning potential.

1. Domino's

• Reach out to your local Domino's to see if they participate in the Delivering the Dough® fundraiser program
• Earn an extra 8% or more with a Domino's gift card from RaiseRight

2. Pizza Hut

• Earn 20% for your group with a Pizza Hut fundraising event
• Earn an extra 8% or more with a Pizza Hut gift card from RaiseRight

3. Papa Murphy's

• Reach out to your local Papa Murphy's location to plan a Donation Days fundraising event
• Earn 8% or more with a Papa Murphy's gift card from RaiseRight

4. Pizza Ranch

• Request to host an in-person fundraising event at your local Pizza Ranch location
• Earn an extra 8% or more with a Pizza Ranch gift card from RaiseRight

5. Blaze Pizza

• Earn 20% for your group with a Pizza Hut fundraising event
• Earn an extra 10% or more with a Blaze Pizza gift card from RaiseRight

6. California Pizza Kitchen

• Earn 20% for your group with a California Pizza Kitchen fundraising event
• Earn an extra 8% or more with a California Pizza Kitchen gift card from RaiseRight

Pizza fundraising cards

Pizza fundraising cards (or discount cards) typically include multiple coupons or deals, like buy-one-get-one-free pizzas or percentage-off offers. Your organization purchases the cards at a discounted rate, sells them at face value, and keeps the difference as profit. 

Best options for pizza fundraising discount cards

Here are four popular pizza chains that offer discount cards and gift cards on RaiseRight for even greater fundraising impact.

1. Domino's

• Check out their 'Slice the Price Card' program to run a virtual discount card fundraiser
• Earn an extra 8% or more with a Domino's gift card from RaiseRight

2. Papa John's

• If you reside in South and Central Florida, Ft. Myers, Jacksonville, or the Twin Cities, Minnesota areas, you can take advantage of Papa John's Nifty Fifty discount card program
• Earn 8% or more with a Papa John's gift card from RaiseRight

3. Papa Murphy's

• Visit your local Papa Murphy's location to purchase Peel-A-Deal discount cards
• Earn 8% or more with a Papa Murphy's gift card from RaiseRight

4. Pizza Ranch

• Contact your local Pizza Ranch location to see if Round Up Cards are available in your area
• Earn an extra 8% or more with a Pizza Ranch gift card from RaiseRight

Pizza fundraiser kits

These ready-to-assemble kits typically include all the ingredients needed to make a fresh pizza at home: dough, sauce, cheese, and toppings. Your organization sells the kits at a set price and keeps a portion of each sale. 

Note that you'll likely need to pre-purchase inventory, arrange for proper storage in a safe and clean environment, and organize a distribution plan. These additional steps can require extra time and effort, potentially impacting your overall profits.

Best options for pizza fundraising kits

While these two chains lead the way in pizza fundraiser kits, it’s worth checking with local or regional pizzerias to see if they have a similar fundraising option.

1. Pizza Ranch

Pizza Ranch offers Take-and-Bake Pizza fundraisers; contact your local location to learn more.

2. Little Caesars

Sell make-at-home pizza kits via brochure or online, and earn $6 profit per sale.

Pizza + RaiseRight = The perfect pair

No matter how you slice it, pizza fundraisers are always a crowd-pleaser—and when you add RaiseRight to the mix, they become even more rewarding.