Raising Cane’s – Community Partnerships

Fundraisers, In-Kind Donations, and Sponsorships Supporting Local Organizations

Raising Cane’s supports local organizations through community partnerships designed to help schools, teams, nonprofits, and other local groups grow, engage, and thrive. Through its Cane’s + Community program, Raising Cane’s offers three types of support: fundraisers, in-kind donations, and sponsorships. Each option is intended to help organizations create positive local impact in the communities Raising Cane’s serves.

Organization: Raising Cane’s
Support Type: Fundraisers, in-kind donations, and sponsorships
Geographic Focus: Communities served by Raising Cane’s restaurants
Application Timeline: Requests accepted through the Community Partnerships page

About the Funder

Raising Cane’s is a restaurant company known for its chicken finger meals and strong local community presence. Through its community partnerships, Raising Cane’s supports local causes by helping organizations raise funds, add value to events, and build stronger community connections.

The company’s community support model is designed to be practical, promotional, and locally focused, giving organizations tools and opportunities to engage supporters around a shared cause.

What This Program Supports

Raising Cane’s provides community support in three main ways:

Fundraisers

Raising Cane’s fundraisers allow local groups to earn 15% of net proceeds from qualifying sales during a scheduled fundraiser event. Supporters dine during the event and mention the organization or use the designated mobile code to help raise money.

This option may be a good fit for schools, teams, nonprofits, clubs, and other local groups with an engaged supporter base.

In-Kind Donations

Raising Cane’s in-kind donations are designed to create memorable moments and add value to local events. These donations can help organizations increase engagement, support their cause, and provide a fun, tangible benefit for participants or attendees.

Sponsorships

Raising Cane’s sponsorships are value-driven partnerships that help elevate local causes and strengthen community connections. Sponsorships may be appropriate for organizations or events seeking a broader local partnership with Raising Cane’s.

Eligible Support Types

Organizations may request:

Fundraising events
In-kind donations
Local sponsorships
Promotional support connected to a fundraiser, donation, or sponsorship

Eligibility & Preferences

Raising Cane’s does not list detailed eligibility requirements on the Community Partnerships page. Strong-fit applicants are likely to include local organizations that:

Serve communities near Raising Cane’s restaurants
Represent a school, team, nonprofit, club, or community group
Have a clear local cause or community benefit
Can actively promote the partnership
Can engage supporters through dining, events, social media, newsletters, websites, or in-person outreach
Are prepared to recognize Raising Cane’s support in an appropriate way

Ineligible Requests

Raising Cane’s does not list formal exclusions on the Community Partnerships page. Applicants should review the online request process and select the partnership type that best fits their needs.

Funding Amounts

For fundraisers, Raising Cane’s provides 15% of net proceeds from eligible sales back to the participating local group.

In-kind donation and sponsorship values are not published and may vary based on the request, location, event, available resources, and partnership fit.

Timeline & Review

📅 Application Timeline: Requests accepted through the Community Partnerships page
📅 Review Timeline: Not specified
📅 Fundraiser Return: 15% of net proceeds supports the local group

Organizations should submit requests early enough to allow time for review, coordination, promotion, and event planning.

Application / Request Process

Organizations should apply through the Raising Cane’s Community Partnerships page and select the support option that best fits their needs:

Fundraiser
In-kind donation
Sponsorship

Raising Cane’s also encourages organizations to make the most of the partnership by using company-provided promotional materials, sharing the news through available communication channels, creating engagement opportunities, promoting support during events, and capturing the impact afterward through photos, testimonials, and recaps.

Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.raisingcanes.com/community-partnerships/

Tips for a Strong Request

Organizations can strengthen their partnership by:

Using Raising Cane’s-provided materials, such as flyers, logos, or branded items
Promoting the partnership through social media, email, websites, newsletters, and in-person mentions
Creating engagement opportunities such as raffles, giveaways, themed bundles, shoutouts, or small incentives
Recognizing Raising Cane’s during the event through signage, verbal acknowledgments, photos, or live updates
Capturing results through photos, testimonials, highlights, outcomes, and impact stories

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is a strong fit for local organizations that:

Have an active supporter base
Can drive participation in a restaurant fundraiser
Need in-kind support for a local event
Are seeking a community sponsorship
Serve schools, teams, nonprofits, clubs, or community causes
Can promote the partnership before, during, and after the event

Raising Cane’s Community Partnerships are best suited for local groups that can turn restaurant-based support, donated items, or sponsorship into meaningful community engagement.

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Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Ongoing request process
Support Types: Fundraisers, in-kind donations, and sponsorships
Fundraiser Amount: 15% of net proceeds from qualifying fundraiser sales
Best Suited For: Schools, teams, nonprofits, clubs, and local community groups near Raising Cane’s restaurants
Key Fit: Organizations that can actively promote the partnership and engage supporters