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
Used for light, fragrance, or romance, candles are always warm and inviting.
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, which cuts out the middle man and allows them to earn a lot more money for their efforts.
Do you know non-profit groups can easily raise funds by making their own candles? Some people even use it as an on-going enterprise and generate an income of up to $50,000 per year.
The alternative is to buy premade candles, made specifically for fundraising.
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.
Pre-made candle suppliers
Fundraising.com – We use only the highest grade of waxes available for our Heritage candles. 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.
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