Our bakery-cafes enjoy hosting Fundraising Nights for schools, sports teams, P.T.Os/P.T.As and charitable organizations, where those organizations can invite supporters to the bakery-cafe and receive a portion of revenues generated during a specific time period.

HERE IS HOW IT WORKS:

Step 1: Fill out an application and return to the bakery-cafe of your choice.

Step 2: Work with the bakery-cafe manager to set a date and time for your fundraiser.

Step 3: We will send an e-mail confirmation for your event, and a Fundraising Flyer customized just for you.

Step 4: Advertise! E-mail and hand out flyers to everyone you know.

Step 5: Your organization will receive up to 20% of each sale when your flyer is presented to our cashier on the specified day and time of the event. Enjoy the evening at your favorite Panera Bread with family and friends while raising money for your organization. Your fundraiser check will arrive 4-6 weeks after the event.

Guests must present their fundraiser flyers when they place their orders to ensure that a percentage of their check are donated to your organization.

Use our online bakery-cafe locator to help you plan your fundraiser night.

TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL EVENT:

• Put a flyer in your organization's newsletter.
• Announce your fundraiser on your website, and add a link to a downloadable PDF of the flyer.
• Attach the flyer to an e-mail going out to the family, friends, office, etc.
• Call your local newspaper. They're always looking for information on charitable events in the community.
• Pass out flyers during the large gatherings, group meetings, training sessions and area sporting events.
• Announce the fundraiser on the P.A. system at a local event.
• Share the details in your online invitations, such as Evite.
• Announce the event on you blog, Facebook, or MySpace page.
• Most importantly, cast a wide net. Talk to everybody. The more people that come to your fundraiser, the more money your organization will earn.