Restaurant
Fundraisers
That Give Back
Rally your people over fresh, bold bols, and we’ll give 20% of in-restaurant sales back to your cause.
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Raise Money With a Bolay Fundraiser
A Bolay fundraiser is an in-restaurant event where 20% of sales from your supporters goes straight to your cause. Your supporters enjoy a fresh, 100% gluten-free meal, and every bol gets your organization closer to its goal.
We love showing up for our neighbors, from school PTAs to youth sports teams to local nonprofits. Have a community event coming up? You can request an event partnership through the same application.
How a Bolay Fundraiser Works
Three steps, and nothing to sell door to door.
Apply online
Choose your Bolay, propose a date and time, and submit your application with your organization’s W-9. Tax-exempt organizations also include their 501(c) letter. Apply as early as you can. The sooner you apply, the better your chances of getting the date you want.
Get confirmed
Our team reviews your application, and the restaurant’s leaders reach out to confirm your date and time and answer any questions. Your fundraiser is official once they confirm.
Spread the word, then dine and give back
Start promoting at least a week before. On the day, supporters dine in and mention your organization at checkout, and 20% of their order subtotal goes to your cause. We mail your check within 14 days.
Who Can Host a Bolay Fundraiser?
- K–12 Schools: PTAs, PTOs, STEM clubs, senior prom committees and more
- University Groups: intramural sports, Greek life, college radio and more
- Youth Sports Teams: Little League, soccer and more
- Libraries & Community Centers: local spaces that bring neighbors together
- Nonprofits: organizations with a 501(c) letter and Federal EIN
How do restaurant fundraisers work?
A restaurant hosts an event for your organization and donates a share of the sales. At Bolay, it’s an in-restaurant event, and 20% of the order subtotal from guests who mention your organization at checkout goes to your cause.
What’s an easy fundraising idea for schools?
A restaurant fundraiser is one of the simplest. There’s nothing to sell door to door, and families just enjoy a meal together. Bolay partners with K–12 schools, including PTAs, PTOs, STEM clubs and senior prom committees.
What documents do I need to host a Bolay fundraiser?
Every organization needs a W-9 under the same entity name as the organization you’re raising funds for. Schools can submit a school board W-9 as long as it shows the Federal EIN. Tax-exempt organizations also need to include their 501(c) letter and send their Florida Department of Revenue Certificate of Exemption to marketing@bolay.com before the event.
Can youth sports teams host a restaurant fundraiser?
Yes. Bolay partners with youth sports teams like Little League and soccer clubs.
How far in advance should I apply?
The sooner, the better. We’ll always try to make your date work. Plan to promote your fundraiser at least a week ahead so supporters know to mention it at checkout.
Is my fundraiser date confirmed when I apply?
Not yet. Your application proposes a date and time, and the restaurant’s leaders will contact you to confirm before your fundraiser is official.
Do online and app orders count toward my fundraiser?
No. Fundraisers apply to in-restaurant orders only. Online, app and third-party delivery orders aren’t included, so invite supporters to dine in or order at the counter.
When and how do we receive the funds?
After your event, we send a check within 14 days to the address on your W-9. Federal rules require that address, so make sure it’s correct when you apply.
Does Bolay provide a flyer to promote the fundraiser?
Yes. Send your logo and event details to marketing@bolay.com and we’ll create a flyer you can share.
Can Bolay provide a Certificate of Insurance?
Yes. Request a Certificate of Insurance in your application or by emailing marketing@bolay.com. Please allow 7–10 business days.
Can Bolay come to my community event?
Yes. Bolay can bring samples to community events like food and wine festivals, local sports tournaments, 5Ks and community races. Contact the Bolay nearest you to get started.
