Collect Money for Military Reunions

You served together. You've got stories nobody else would believe. A military reunion brings the unit back together, and PayIt2 makes it easy to split the costs for venue, meals, and travel across the whole group.

Start a Military Reunion Campaign

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

What Military Reunions Actually Cost

Military reunions carry unique logistical challenges. Unit members are spread across the entire country, sometimes internationally, and many are on fixed incomes or military pensions. The reunion coordinator, usually a volunteer, must book a venue, arrange a banquet, coordinate hotel room blocks, and often organize a memorial ceremony for fallen comrades. These costs add up quickly and the organizer traditionally fronts thousands out of pocket before any attendee pays.

A typical two-day military reunion for 40 to 80 attendees runs $3,000 to $12,000. The banquet is the largest single expense, ranging from $30 to $75 per plate plus venue rental. Add a hospitality suite for casual gathering, memorial wreaths and ceremony supplies, printed programs and name badges, a group photograph, and audio-visual equipment for a presentation or slideshow. Some reunions include a bus tour of a nearby military installation or historical site, adding $500 to $2,000 for transportation. Travel assistance funds for members who can't afford the trip are a common and meaningful addition.

Banquet & Venue

$1,500 - $6,000

Per-plate catering, venue rental, hospitality suite for the weekend

Memorial & Ceremony

$300 - $1,500

Wreaths, programs, AV equipment, printed materials, group photo

Activities & Tours

$500 - $2,000

Bus tours, base visits, museum trips, guest speaker honorariums

Total estimated

$3,000 - $12,000+

40-80 attendees; larger units or multi-day events run higher

Collecting registration fees in advance through a PayIt2 campaign eliminates the financial risk for the organizer. Members pay online from wherever they're stationed or retired, the dashboard shows who's registered, and funds arrive in the organizer's bank in 2-3 business days. Set up your reunion campaign and make it easy for everyone in the unit to contribute.

How It Works

Create a Campaign

Sign up and set up your military reunion campaign in minutes. Include the reunion dates, location, per-person cost, and what the registration fee covers.

Share With Unit Members

Send the link via email lists, veteran social media groups, unit association newsletters, and text. Members pay from any device without creating an account.

Collect and Coordinate

Payments are processed securely through Stripe. Funds deposit in 2-3 business days so you can confirm headcounts with the venue and pay vendor deposits on time.

Why PayIt2 for Military Reunions

Nationwide Reach

Members are spread across every state. One link works for everyone regardless of location, and no one needs to mail a check.

Clear Registration Tracking

See exactly who has paid and who has not. Use the dashboard as your RSVP and headcount tool for catering and room blocks.

Secure and Simple

Stripe-secured payments. No apps to download, no accounts to create. Works for members of every generation and comfort level with technology.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about military reunion fundraising

How do we reach unit members who aren't on social media?

Email is still the most reliable channel for military reunion outreach. Work with your unit association to get a current mailing list. Send the PayIt2 campaign link directly in the email with clear instructions. For members without email, a phone call from a buddy in their squad or platoon with the link texted afterward is the most effective approach. The link works on any smartphone browser without downloading anything.

Can we include a travel assistance fund in the campaign?

Yes. Many military reunion campaigns include a line item for a travel assistance fund to help members on fixed incomes attend. Describe it in your campaign and invite those who can afford extra to contribute above the base registration fee. This is especially meaningful for older veterans or those traveling from far away. The organizer can then distribute travel assistance privately to members who request it.

How far in advance should we start collecting?

Start collecting four to six months before the reunion. Military reunions require significant advance planning because attendees need time to arrange travel, request leave if still serving, and budget for the trip. Early collection also gives the organizer leverage to negotiate better rates with hotels and venues by confirming headcounts. Send the campaign link with the initial save-the-date announcement.

What if some members want to pay for a spouse or guest?

Set your per-person amount and note in the campaign description that members bringing a spouse or guest should contribute for each attendee. Most members will simply pay twice or adjust their amount. The campaign dashboard shows who paid and how much, making it easy to reconcile headcounts for catering. Include a note asking members to mention guest names when they pay.

Bring the Unit Back Together

Set up your military reunion campaign in minutes. No monthly fees, no time limits, no hidden costs. Funds in your bank in 2-3 business days.

Start a Military Reunion Campaign