latch Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 When you do a fundraiser, do they get a % of total sales or total profit?I was putting together a fundraiser for my 6th grade daughters class, and because it was her class i was going to give 50% and let some of the children help in labeling and packaging... after figuring it out tonite, i barely make 2.00 on each candle.. does that seem right? i already told one mom what i thought they could make based on what each child sold on the total sales.. i thought the numbers were kinda high... please help, they want this put together for the thanksgiving break for them to take home..tia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latch Posted November 16, 2005 Author Share Posted November 16, 2005 bumping this up, need to meet with someone this morning!!thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 When I do fundraisers. I give them a % of the total sales. I don't make as much money per candle but it is a great way to get your name out there.Some people bump the price up a little bit but I actually leave my prices the same.Plus remember you may actually make a little bit more per candle because you may have to buy in bulk. I had 13 kids sell over 300 candles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Common Scents Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I give a % too. I usually go with 40% of the total sales. And I leave my prices the same too. I HAVE to go that high because HI & Yankme are the major competition around here in candle fundraisers and from what I've heard they usually only give 25% of the total sales. I think that since its your daughter's class that your number is fair. And like Lorrie said you are getting your name out there. The last fundraiser I did got me a wholesale account! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennhalcyon Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I did 35% for a fundraiser, and I limited the total number of scents offered to make it easier and more cost-effective for me. I would suggest that...maybe 8-10 scents in a couple of sizes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latch Posted November 16, 2005 Author Share Posted November 16, 2005 what about sales tax?? i did a search but it wasnt clear to me. Will they have to pay sales tax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I know that you said it was for your daughters class correct? The could use the schools tax id and then they would not have to pay tax. And if they do not have an tax id, then yes, sales tax would have to be paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I give 50% of the total sales. I don't mark my prices up, but I still make wholesale pricing after the 50%, so to me this is just another wholesale account. Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misty Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I offer a 12 oz candle that sells for 12.00. My normal wholesale price for this is $6.00, but I charge 7.00 per candle for fundraisers because I provide selling brochures, and deliver the product. So, I charge $7.00 for each candle they sell, they get to keep $5.00 for each candle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebcandles Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I just received my first fundraiser order. I gave the organization 40% off each candle. I left the price per candle the same as I would charge retail. I also gave the highest seller a 30.00 gift certificate to best buy. Even though you are not making much per candle, the exposure is great as well as the bulk order! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I dont do a %. I givew them a set amount per candle. They sell the candles for $7 and they make $2.50 for each one. If the group sells over 100 cases they make $2.75 per candle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latch Posted November 16, 2005 Author Share Posted November 16, 2005 Thanks everyone for the info... I get to decide whats scents are best, the form that i have has 10 slots for scents,how should i break it up, floral, bakery, clean, food, fruit??? or focus on more christmas scents??? should i put my best selling scents?? I love the idea about the gift certificate!!what i did also, was offer the top 6 sellers an opportunity to come over for a pizza party and help package the candles! the principal approved it today and wants me to get it all ready tonite. so it can go home for their break.heres some of my best selling scents and a few others i am considering. please give honest opinions:pomegranitemulberrybuttercreamcrunchsugar cookie eggnogblueberry muffineucalyptus sperimentclean cottonsweet peachristmas splendor is it too many food? i thought of cocomango, white tea & ginger, hawaiian breeze , spiced cranberry.. oh why not all of them?? LOLas you can tell i just cant make up my mind... somebody just tell me what to do??LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 You need to round out the scents...1 manly2 bakery2 floral2 spice2 seasonal2 clean 1 extra that's a top seller for you(IMO..lol)Have fun, and breathe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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