Print-on-demand storefront
Set up a ReciScan storefront after your cookbook is ready. Buyers order online, pay at checkout, and the print-order workflow handles the purchase path.
Cookbook fundraiser platform
Create A Cookbook Fundraiser Without Managing Inventory
Collect recipes from your group, build a printed cookbook, and sell online through a storefront or in batches.
Collect recipes
Estimate profit
Sell online or in batches
Useful for PTAs, churches, teams, schools, clubs, nonprofits, and community groups.
Example fundraiser plan
Books
50
Markup
$10
Goal
$500
Use the calculator below to tune pages, binding, color, quantity, and markup.
Bulk ordering
Order a proof copy, then place a batch order and sell books in person at events, school pickup, church gatherings, games, or community markets.
Contributors can submit recipes
Collect recipes from families, members, players, parishioners, students, or supporters.
Organizers can manage selling
Use the seller workflow for storefront setup, book listings, sales review, and fundraiser activity.
A product people actually keep
Supporters buy a printed cookbook filled with recipes and stories from the group.
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Set a Goal and Estimate Profit
Before you dive into creating your cookbook, use our calculator to set a goal and estimate how much profit your group can raise. HOW TO USE: Simply input the number of pages, your target total profit and whether your book will be printed in color or black-and-white and click "Calculate". Tune the number of books you think that you can sell OR alter the markup per book to see what it will take to meet your fundraising goals in different scenarios.
The free app is a good starting point. Some fundraiser features, including custom covers or contributor workflows, may require a ReciScan subscription ($4.99/mo).
When estimating the number of pages in your book, consider that each page will probably include 1 or 2 recipes and additional pages for content like a title page, table of contents, preface, and an “About the Authors” section. These features may affect your total page count, so be sure to factor them in as you plan.
Estimated Sales & Profit Summary
Book Sales Required: 0
Base Price Per Book (Plus Pages): $0.00
Suggested Sale Price Per Book: $0.00
Total Printing Cost: $0.00
Total Revenue: $0.00
Profit Per Book: $0.00
Total Profit: $0.00
Note: If you plan to sell through the Seller Portal, buyers pay for printing and shipping at checkout, so you can ignore Total Printing Cost and Total Revenue. Those figures are most useful when you plan to print inventory in bulk.
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Start Your Cookbook
Download the free ReciScan app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Open the app and create a new cookbook, add a title and description. You can also include your group or organization’s name as the author.
Invite Contributors
Tap the Menu button, click the share icon next to the Share Code, and they will get a unique Share Code to submit their recipes directly into your ReciScan app.
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Add Recipes
Add recipes yourself or invite contributors to share theirs. There are a few easy paths:
Step 3a: Add recipes yourself. Type recipes directly into the app or scan handwritten cards with the ReciScan scanner.
Step 3b: Invite contributors by email. Ask contributors to send you text or photos, then add everything to the app manually.
Step 3c: Let contributors submit directly. They can use the ReciScan app with your share code or submit on the web with your Add Recipe link: https://reciscan.app/addRecipe/<your share code>.
Customize Your Cookbook
Sub-step 1: Upload Custom Covers and Add Details
Upload custom covers, include a preface, or add an About the Authors page to highlight your organization and cookbook contributors.
Sub-step 2: Review and Organize Recipes
Review and add the submitted recipes into chapters for your cookbook. Personalize every detail to make your cookbook special.
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Publish and Fundraise
Once your recipes are set, review the interior and cover previews in the app and pick the path that fits your fundraiser.
Option 1: Order a single copy to review, then set up your own ReciScan storefront so buyers can order directly.
Option 2: Order a bulk inventory of books and sell them yourself to fundraise for your organization.
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