Collect Funds for Class Reunions

Has it really been 10 years already? Whether you're planning the 10th, 20th, or 50th reunion, someone has to organize the money. PayIt2 gives your class one link to pay so the reunion committee can focus on finding the perfect venue.

Start a Class Reunion Campaign

Stripe-secured • No monthly fees • Funds in 2-3 days

What Class Reunions Cost to Plan

A class reunion for 50 to 100 attendees typically costs $3,000 to $10,000 depending on venue and format. A casual barbecue or brewery event runs $30 to $60 per person. A formal dinner at a restaurant or event space costs $50 to $100 per person. Add a DJ, photo booth, printed name tags, a memory table, and decorations, and per-person costs rise to $75 to $150.

The unique challenge of class reunion planning is that you're collecting from people scattered across the country, many of whom you haven't spoken to since graduation. The planning committee, usually three to five volunteers, puts in months of work finding classmates, booking a venue, and managing logistics. Collecting payments should be the easiest part, not the hardest.

Traditional reunion payment methods are painful. Mailing checks requires current addresses, Venmo only works if you're connected, and asking 80 people to individually wire money to a committee member is unrealistic. A PayIt2 campaign gives you one link that works in a Facebook group, an email blast, a text chain, or printed on a mailed invitation. Everyone pays the same way, and the committee sees real-time progress.

Venue rental

$500 - $3,000

Restaurant private room, brewery, event space, or park pavilion

Food and drinks

$1,500 - $5,000

Buffet, plated dinner, or heavy appetizers plus bar

Entertainment and decor

$500 - $2,000

DJ, photo booth, decorations, name tags, memory display

Per-person cost

$50 - $150

Typical ticket price for a 50-100 person reunion event

Start the campaign three to four months before the event. This gives the committee time to gauge interest, commit to a venue, and build momentum. Use the class Facebook group, email list, and word of mouth to spread the link. A progress bar showing "42 of 75 spots claimed" creates urgency and social proof. Start your reunion campaign and watch the RSVPs roll in when people see it's really happening.

How It Works

Create a Campaign

Describe the reunion, include the date and venue, and set the per-person cost as the ticket price. Share the class year and school name. Your page is live in minutes.

Share With Classmates

Post the link in the class Facebook group, send it via email, and share through word of mouth. Classmates pay their ticket from any device in seconds.

Plan the Event

Funds deposit in 2-3 business days. Pay the venue, confirm catering, and book entertainment with money already collected from the class.

Why PayIt2 for Class Reunions

One Link for the Whole Class

Works in Facebook groups, email blasts, text chains, and printed invitations. No one needs an app or account to pay.

Real-Time Headcount

The dashboard shows who has paid and total collected. The committee knows the headcount at a glance and can commit to a venue with confidence.

No Committee Member on the Hook

Collect before you commit to deposits. No one on the committee needs to front thousands on their personal credit card hoping classmates reimburse them.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about class reunion collecting

How do we find classmates to share the link with?

Start with the class Facebook group, which most classes have by the time a 10-year reunion comes around. Search for "[School Name] Class of [Year]" on Facebook. Combine that with an email list from the last reunion, word of mouth, and asking found classmates to share with people they're still in touch with. Each person who pays through the campaign helps spread the link to their corner of the class network.

What if we don't get enough people to cover the venue minimum?

Set a "commit by" deadline that's two to three weeks before the venue deposit is due. If you don't hit the minimum by that date, you can scale down to a less expensive venue, switch to a casual format, or communicate that the event needs more sign-ups. Collecting before committing protects the committee from financial risk.

Can couples buy two tickets at once?

Yes. State the per-person price on the campaign page, such as "$75 per person, $150 per couple." PayIt2 lets people enter any amount, so a couple pays the double amount in one transaction. The dashboard shows the participant and amount so the committee can track couples attending together.

How far in advance should we start planning?

Six to eight months for a major milestone reunion like a 10th, 20th, or 25th. Three to four months for a smaller casual gathering. Launch the campaign three to four months out to build momentum. The first month focuses on finding classmates and gauging interest, the second month on confirming the headcount, and the final month on finalizing logistics.

Bring the Class Back Together

Set up a class reunion campaign in minutes. No monthly fees, no chasing payments, no hidden costs. Funds in your bank in 2-3 business days.

Start a Class Reunion Campaign