Candle fundraiser
Raise Funds for Your Team by Selling Candles and Keeping 50% of Every Sale
Cozy, scented candles supporters love to light at home. No catalogs, no inventory, no deliveries. We ship every order.
- Keep $12.50 per candle sold
- Nothing to buy upfront
- We ship every order
Why teams pick candles
A cozy, easy yes
Candles are something supporters are happy to buy for their own home or to give as a gift.
Real money on every candle
Candles are $25 and your team keeps 50% of every sale: $12.50 a candle, with no sales minimum to hit.
Nothing to sort or deliver
No boxes to count or drop off. We pack every order and ship it straight to the supporter's door.
How it works
- 1 ⏱ Takes 30 seconds
New fundraiser
Team name Tigers SoccerStart date Oct 19 Runs 7 daysWhat will you sell? Socks CandlesCreate fundraiserCreate
Name your team, pick a start date, and choose candles. It takes 30 seconds.
- 2 +$25 🕯️Maya’s store Tigers Soccer$420 of $600Share my storeText Email Social Copy link
Share
Every member gets their own store to share by text, email, or social.
- 3 📦 We ship every orderTeam dashboard LIVE$3,940 of $5,000
- 1 Ava 👑 $640
- 2 Leo $580
- 3 Maya $420
Check or bank transfer PayoutGet paid
We ship every order. After 7 days, you get paid by check or ACH.
See what your team could make
Change the numbers and the estimate updates instantly.
- Candle sales
- $11,250.00
- Your team's 50%
- $5,625.00
- Payout fee
- $0.00
Estimated take-home
$5,625.00
$375.00 per team member
Estimates only. Actual results depend on your team and supporters.
Real teams. Real checks.
1,000+
teams have raised money with FundChamps
~$200
typically raised per team member, on average
$0
to start, with nothing to buy upfront
Candle fundraiser questions
How much does our team make per candle?
$12.50. Candles are $25 and your team keeps 50% of every sale.
What are the candles like?
Cozy, scented candles supporters can enjoy at home or give as a gift, in scents like Vanilla Bean, Pink Grapefruit, and Sea Breeze. Candles are $25 each. Every couple of months, we aim to swap out about 10% of the lineup, retiring the slowest sellers and bringing in fresh designs and new items. See the latest collection in our candle demo store.
Do we have to buy candles upfront?
No. There's no inventory and no upfront cost. Supporters order online from each member's store, and we ship each order to their door.
Can we sell socks and candles in the same fundraiser?
No. Each fundraiser sells either socks or candles, which keeps it simple for supporters. Pick candles when you set up.
How does shipping work?
We pack every order and ship it straight to the supporter's door, anywhere in the U.S., so your team never handles boxes or deliveries. Supporters pay a small flat shipping fee when they order. That fee goes only toward packing and shipping, so it isn't part of your team's share of sales.
Is there a sales minimum?
No. Every candle counts, and there's no minimum number of orders to hit.
Who can run one?
Any group with a goal. Sports teams, schools and PTOs, bands, cheer squads, Greek life, church groups, clubs, and more. Every member gets their own store to share.
How do I schedule a fundraiser?
It takes about 30 seconds. Click the Schedule a Fundraiser button, or visit this link. Name your team, pick socks or candles, and choose a start date. Start today or plan up to 18 months ahead, around your season, a tournament, or a big trip.
How do team members join the fundraiser?
Easy. When you create your fundraiser, it gets its own join code. Share it with everyone who'll be selling. They install the FundChamps app, enter the code, and they're in, with their own store ready to share with family and friends.
What do team members need to set up their store?
Just their name, a photo, and how much they want to raise. That's it, they're ready to start selling.
Does each team member get their own goal?
Yes. Every team member sets their own goal, so everyone has something to aim for and can watch their progress grow.
Does each team member get their own store link?
Yes. Every team member gets a unique store link with their photo on it, so supporters know exactly who they're cheering on.
Is there a leaderboard?
Yes. The leaderboard shows how every team member is doing. A little friendly competition goes a long way.
Do we have to download the mobile app?
Not to create one. You can set up and manage your fundraiser right here on the website. Your team members do need the FundChamps app (iOS or Android) to join and set up their store. It also makes it easy for them to share their store, watch orders roll in, and climb the leaderboard. They can delete it once the fundraiser ends.
Do supporters need the app to buy?
Nope. Supporters just open a team member's store link, pick what they love, and check out right in their browser. No app needed.
Can our fundraiser run longer than 7 days?
Yes. Every fundraiser starts as a 7-day push, but if your team needs more time, email us at help@fundchamps.com and we'll happily extend it.
How and when do we get paid?
When your 7-day fundraiser ends, we send your team's funds by check or ACH, your choice. There's no payout fee.