Candle Fundraiser
Looking for a unique fundraising idea? A candle fundraiser offers something a little different than the usual fundraising products. Aside from emergency candle usage, scented candles give a warm glow and comforting aroma when lit (or should that be a comforting glow and warm aroma?). Women are the usual buyers of candles, but men also buy them as romantic gifts or for those special occasions to set the mood for their partner.
Although there are products that offer fundraising groups a higher profit margin, candle fundraisers can provide a healthy 50% profit.
Of course there is more to candle fundraising than just a profit margin. You should choose a fundraiser that your group is comfortable with. You'll make more money if you like the products and believe in what you're selling, regardless of the profit percentage.
Where to get them
Some people and schools make their own candles, however this can be a messy and time-consuming endeavor and the end results are rarely as pleasing as those simply purchased through a reputable supplier.
There are several companies and websites that offer a variety of aromatic candles for fundraisers. There are several good suppliers shown below.
Selling
Using your students as vendors is a great idea, but it is also important to remember that students who are forced into selling may not sell much unless they're given incentives or sparked by competition.
Many supporters walk door-to-door offering candles for sale; the same method used in lots of different product fundraisers. A more productive sales tool these days is to utilize the power of the web with a fundraising website and email campaign to expose your candles to everyone you know, including distant friends and relatives.
Candle suppliers
eFundraising - Warm up your senses with beautiful candles and gift sets, plus lots of other gifts and accessories to offer your customers. Click here for a free information kit.
Fasttrack Fundraising - We use only the highest grade of waxes available including natural soy wax and 100% food grade wax. Fragrance is the number one factor in candle purchases. All candles have thorough fragrance distribution. This allows you to enjoy the fragrance through the entire life of the candle.