Learn More About Starting a Candle Fundraiser with ABC Fundraising®

Did you know that the candle market is worth $2.2 billion? Considering how many people love the warmth and coziness that candles add to their homes, a candle fundraiser is a great idea for organizations looking for a unique product fundraiser that is sure to be a hit.

If you are thinking about starting a candle fundraiser, read this guide first to learn everything you need to know:

• • How Our Candle Fundraiser Works
  • Benefits of Working with ABC Fundraising
  • Tips for Candle Fundraising Success
  • Why Customers Love Our Candle Fundraiser
  • Candle Fundraiser Facts

How Our Candle Fundraiser Works

1. Request your free candle order-taking brochures and Custom Web Store. These colorful brochures provide all the details you need to start selling—choose between our Heritage and Journey of Faith collections. With high-quality hand-poured candles in scents like Sea Mist & Lavender, White Cotton, and Sparkling Lemonade, candles practically sell themselves!

2. Look for a message from our team. We’ll contact you using the information you provide on the order form to confirm your information is correct. Then, we’ll send out your brochures and set up your fundraising web store if you opted for one. For faster service, you can call us at 888-212-1344.

3. Run your candle fundraiser for 2-3 weeks. It’s time to start selling to your friends, families, and neighbors! Depending on your chosen format, you’ll either collect orders using physical order forms, run your online store, or both.

4. Place your order. When your fundraiser is complete just give us a call at 888.212.1344 to place your order.

5. Distribute your candles. Our two-week free delivery will ensure you receive your orders quickly so that you can deliver them to your supporters.

Don’t forget the most important step—thank your sellers for their hard work and your supporters for contributing to your cause!

Benefits of Working with ABC for your Candle Fundraiser

Starting your own fundraiser is hard work. We should know; after over 20 years of experience and helping 50,000 fundraising groups reach their goals, we know what fundraisers want and need. Here are some of the top advantages of working with ABC Fundraising for your candle fundraiser:

• Partnership with a top candle provider. Our relationship with one of the top candle providers allows us to offer both Heritage Candles and Journey of Faith so you can access a variety of beautiful candle scents. All of these candles are hand-poured in the U.S. with 75+ hour burn times and 100% lead-free wicks, creating a clean burn. Every candle also arrives in a gift box, making them perfect for the holidays.

• High profit. While most providers only promise a 40-50% profit, ABC Fundraising allows you to earn up to 70% profit and fulfill your fundraising goals with ease.

• Low minimum order size. Your organization only has to sell at least 25 candles, empowering you to run our candle fundraiser no matter your group size.

• No money upfront. When you partner with ABC Fundraising, there’s no money upfront needed. Plus, you’ll get free candle order-taking forms and a free web store.

• Free delivery. Once you’ve collected your orders, we’ll ship your candles within two weeks for free.

• Profit boosters. For every $500 in profit you earn, you’ll receive one free Spinner®. Each Spinner has donation amounts ranging from $1 to $4. When your supporters spin the arrow, they’ll donate the amount that they land on. In return, they’ll receive a sheet of coupons as a thank-you for their contribution. This extra profit booster earns your organization $210 on average per Spinner when you sell all 50 coupons.

• Decades of experience. Since 1993, we have helped over 25,000 schools, churches, youth groups, sports teams, fraternities, and countless other types of organizations raise over $30 million with our candle fundraising program and our other highly profitable fundraising products.

Whether you’re fundraising for a school, church, youth group, sports team, fraternity, or any other type of organization, you can rest assured that ABC Fundraising has got your back. 

Tips for Candle Fundraiser Success

To ensure your candle fundraiser is a smash hit, use these expert tips:

• Set clear goals. Before your fundraiser begins, it helps to have specific goals regarding how much money your organization aims to raise and how many candles each fundraiser should plan to sell. Make sure your goals are ambitious to spur excitement while remaining realistic. Setting expectations for each individual seller is also a good idea to ensure accountability.

• Motivate your team. Your fundraisers have a huge impact on your campaign’s success. Plus, the more candles you sell, the larger your profit margin! Try inciting a little healthy competition by offering rewards or recognition for the top sellers. 

• Run concurrent fundraisers. What’s better than one fundraiser? Two, of course! Double down on the cozy theme by selling cookie dough or try our high-profit snack fundraiser. Selling multiple products ensures there’s something for everyone and generates excitement.

• Collect all funds upfront. This step helps you to stay organized and avoid tracking down supporters who haven’t paid yet.

• Offer samples. If possible, it’s a good idea to order some candles in advance so that people can try the scents themselves before making a decision.

• Market strategically. We suggest you run your fundraiser in the weeks before holidays like Christmas, Mother’s Day, or graduation season—candles make a perfect gift for these occasions, especially as our candles arrive already gift-wrapped!

Remember: the most important tip is to have fun! Making fundraising a positive experience for everyone involved will encourage future participation and foster community engagement.

Why Our Customers Love Our Candle Fundraisers

“I was very impressed with the service I received when I ordered my Heritage Candles! Jamie was very friendly and professional and helped me get everything ordered! I would definitely use ABC Fundraising again!” – Maggie West

“We have used ABC Fundraising for multiple fundraisers for middle school cheerleading, and they have always been very easy to work with! It is convenient having the online web store set up for us and makes it easy to be able to share with those interested in supporting.” – Ariana Berman

“We did the candle fundraiser for our Children’s Ministry Fundraiser to raise money for our Summer VBS. The kids actually enjoyed doing this fundraiser. We will definitely do this one again.” – Jacqueline Sturdivant

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Candle Fundraiser Facts

Most people like the warmth and personal style that candles add to their homes. People often go out and buy candles to add scent, color or decoration to their homes so why not offer them the opportunity to buy something they already want and support your group?

A candle fundraiser can also be an excellent opportunity for your supporters to stock up on gifts for their friends and family. Candles make outstanding gifts to have on hand as prizes for baby showers, bridal showers, for secret Santa gifts, or when you just want to give a little something to brighten someone’s day.

Remind your supporters of their gift giving needs both during the holiday season and throughout the year. ABC Fundraising® offers beautiful and superior candles with extra long burn times for your candle fundraiser.

OUR CANDLES ARE MADE IN THE U.S.A

ABC Fundraising only uses candles that are made in the U.S.A. which is something you can be proud of. The candles provided by ABC Fundraising® have 100% lead-free wicks and are made of 100% food grade wax.

Candle fundraisers are terrific because you can get started immediately. All you need to do is Request Your Free Candle Order-Taking Brochures

 Once your receive your colorful order-taker forms, you can start selling beautiful candles to your friends, family, and neighbors