Fundraiser
Events.
Simplify every aspect of managing restaurant fundraiser events, from scheduling to donation payments, and grow your fundraising program at scale.
Restaurant Fundraisers, Simplified.
DonationScout makes it easy for restaurant brands to run smarter, more scalable fundraiser programs without the spreadsheets, inbox chaos, or third-party redirects. Our fully white-label platform lives directly on your website, streamlining fundraiser requests, approvals, tracking, and reporting in one centralized system. The result? Fewer manual touches, better guest and community experiences, stronger brand control, and more high-intent traffic that fuels repeat visits, catering orders, and long-term loyalty.
Simplified Operations
Manage fundraiser events seamlessly in one system, eliminating manual work, time and hassle.
Program Ownership
A fundraiser program that belongs to you, not a third-party marketplace. You own the traffic, data, and guest relationships.
Growth & Impact
Meaningful community impact that drives repeat visits, wins new customers, and delivers long-term value for restaurants.
Align on your program goals and operational needs.
Tailored program set-up, and customized branding.
Quickly launch, maintain, and partner for success.
The fundraiser platform
built for scale.
“You guys really have thought of everything.”
“I cant believe we did this manually before.”
“Our community partners love this platform!”
Customizable Event Types
Set up a tailor-made fundraiser program unique to your brand and operational nuances.
Automated Workflows
Eliminate hours of busy work and let DonationScout handle it all.
Donation Processing
Let DonationScout eliminate the burden of fundraiser check processing.
Unlimited Users
Give every team member access. No per-user limits, no added cost.
Fundraiser Lead Generation
Net-new fundraiser organizers, connected early in their restaurant partner search.
Custom Development
Purpose-built features tailored to your brand, goals, and workflows.
DonationScout has been a true partner and extension of our team, delivering innovative ideas and a flexible platform that has helped us scale our fundraising program. Their technology and hands-on support allow us to create a fully branded experience that drives year-over-year growth and sets our program apart.
We've worked with DonationScout for years now and they've proven to be a great partner. They've tailored their software to our needs which has made the fundraising process seamless for our operations teams. They're always willing to listen to feedback and have been eager to push the future of fundraising for us.
Since implementing DonationScout, we've scheduled more events, strengthened relationships with local schools, teams, and nonprofits, and driven more traffic and sales on our fundraising nights. Most importantly, the platform allows us to support more local causes while creating a win-win for both the community and our restaurants.
Of all the products and services in our marketing toolkit, DonationScout is among the highest sales-generating & ROI tools we use.
DonationScout has completely streamlined the way we manage our fundraiser nights. It keeps everything organized in one place—from scheduling, reminders, details, and follow-ups—which saves our team a significant amount of time and eliminates error. It's made the entire process smoother for both our restaurants and the organizations we support. We've seen the impact not only through positive feedback from organizations but in restaurant sales as well.
DonationScout made what could have been a very complex, portfolio-wide rollout across 13 brands feel seamless. DonationScout platform was tailored to the unique needs of each brand while still maintaining consistency across the portfolio. It streamlined how we manage donation requests and brought much needed structure and efficiency to the process. DonationScout held my hand through the entire launch and has remained responsive, collaborative, and truly committed.
As a multi-brand restaurant franchisee of Jason's Deli and Mr. Gatti's Pizza, DonationScout has been an incredible tool for us, giving us the time to focus on customers and growing our business.
DonationScout has been a vital part of growing our customer base, giving us access to additional channels and people we may never have been able to engage with on our own.
Restaurant Fundraisers Made Easy.
DonationScout is revolutionizing restaurant fundraisers by streamlining the entire process, saving valuable time and effort for all stakeholders. Say goodbye to administrative burdens and welcome a seamless program that not only aligns with your brand standards and operational nuances, but also creates a better experience for your fundraising partners.
How Panera Bread Scales Fundraising
An inside look from one of the best around
Since 2022, Panera Bread has leveraged DonationScout to scale its fundraiser program across its entire 2,000-unit system. With nearly 1,000 corporate-owned locations, DonationScout's automation enables the program to be managed end-to-end by a two-person team, delivering consistency, efficiency, and measurable impact at scale. Below are a few features that make this possible.
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See how DonationScout helps restaurant brands drive more fundraiser demand, streamline in-kind donation operations, and own their community partnerships end-to-end.