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Yankee Candles Online

Yankee Candles Online

Raise money without using order forms, collecting and counting money, or receiving product deliveries. Yankee Candles Online features an assortment of 12 fragrant candles and a variety of kitchen items, candy, and more. Raise money without asking your students to sell in person.

7 Online Fundraising Advantages

Once students register online, they can invite friends and family to shop at your store. Learn more

You profit from every item sold: $10 from each candle, 40% from all other items, and 70% from donations.

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There are no upfront fees, but we will charge a $50 admin fee if your group sells less than 50 items.

Students can share their unique online store links and invite friends and family to shop online. Learn more

Prize Program

Boost your sales. Add our cash or prize incentive.

Product Details

Want to sell in person? Add the brochure

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Calculate Your Profit

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What Our Customers Say

5

it was easy and reliable, everyone liked it

Nicole Stover - Alpha Philanthropy
UNH Sigma Alpha
Raised:
$379.00
5

Clay was very informative. The products were a little overpriced for the actual size of the candle. Shipping was expensive and people didn't want to pay for that.

Lorie Baldwin - Teacher
Lawrence High School
Raised:
$1,073.00
5

The product was great and our supporters loved it.

LeAnne Mason - Committee Chair
Omicron Theta Zeta Youth Auxiliary
Raised:
$4,917.00
5

The company set everything up for us. All we had to do was promote it and send the link. I think next time I will keep the fundraiser open longer than two weeks.

Maria Nuno - Activities Director
Grant Union High School Student Council
Raised:
$334.00
5

My overall experience with this fundraiser was positive! Any questions I had were answered that day. This fundraiser was easy with very little work for me as the advisor. The candles were delivered in a timely manner and smell great!

Courtney Wendell - Teacher
HFMS Student Council
Raised:
$1,992.00
5

The online sales were key especially during this time when most students are virtual.

Kristin Olesky - Teacher
Memorial School
Raised:
$773.00
5

We sold candles. People liked the size of the product. There were some nice scents to select from. It was great because it was delivered to our homes.

Maria Nuno - Activities Director
Grant Union High School Student Council
Raised:
$334.00
5

The products sold have been great so far and they smell amazing!

Lili Roberts - Administration
Odessa Christian School
Raised:
$1,205.00
3

Our sales person, Clay, was always responsive and supportive, he gets 5 stars, however the process left much to be desired as it was outdated and disappointing, two stars. 1. No individual store and/or seller options not precipitated to make it easier for the buyer, 2. The shipping selection should have only been set to ship to purchaser but buyers were allowed to select a central pick up when we clearly communicated that we did not desire that option and 3. No leader board.

The reporting was not real time and was dependent upon a company employee to generate it daily, multiple days this was not done. Our youth were in a competition of who could sale the most and this process did not work well for that. When I read that this is a pop up shop and receive instructions for the youth the register, I expect things to be more automated. Given that the company retains 60% of the sales, I highly recommend investing some of that in upgrading the technology as to make this process smoother and more rewarding for the participating youth programs.

LeAnne Mason - Committee Chair
Omicron Theta Zeta Youth Auxiliary
Raised:
$4,917.00
5

I'm pleased.

Nicole Stover - Alpha Philanthropy
UNH Sigma Alpha
Raised:
$379.00
5

The fundraiser was seamless and easy to administer to the students and parents.

Kristin Olesky - Teacher
Memorial School
Raised:
$773.00
5

Big Fundraising Ideas was so wonderful to work with, Their communication and respond time is great!

Lili Roberts - Administration
Odessa Christian School
Raised:
$1,205.00
5

Great experience with this fundraiser. Easy to do and great communication from the vendor. Items were received in a timely manner and customers were very pleased with their product.

Michelle Grindle - Council Advisor
Bucksport High School
Raised:
$618.00
5

We sold candles.

Lorie Baldwin - Teacher
Lawrence High School
Raised:
$1,073.00
5

Since this was our first time it was a bit scary, but after our kids started sharing the links it was a good experience. Even though we physically could not meet with our kids we made announcements, shared the links through the announcements, and sharing the link through Canvas.

Melissa Andriac - Teacher
Passaic County Technical Institute Class of 2023
Raised:
$1,661.00
Questions about Yankee Candles Online?

How it Works

How do we raise money?

Groups raise money when supporters buy items from their online store. Once participants register, they can invite family and friends to shop. Invitations go out via social media, text, and email, and groups profit from every sale.

Do participants need to register?

Registration is the best way to promote a Yankee Candles Online fundraiser and drive traffic to your online store. Once registered, participants can invite friends and family to your online store using text, social media, and email. They'll also be able to log into their sales portal anytime and track their sales.

Once potential supporters arrive at your store, the participant's name and group appear at the top of the page, which helps to personalize the fundraiser. For example, "You are supporting John Doe" and ABC Elementary School. Encourage your sellers to personalize the visitor experience even more by uploading their pictures when logged into their dashboard.

As the sponsor, you can track individual and group sales progress. In addition to the dollars raised, you'll be able to see the number of social shares and emails sent out by your sellers.

Getting participants to register is critical to your success. You can enhance sales by setting individual seller goals based on your group's needs. Be sure to remind sellers about their goals throughout your fundraiser.

(Use the 'Calculate Your Profit' calculator at the top of the page to determine your profit)

Track your fundraiser progress and remind participants to invite people to your store, which will help your participants reach their goals.

Registered participants will also be eligible to earn credit toward prizes. We encourage groups to supplement the prize program we offer with additional incentives.

Do we receive a group link?

You won’t receive an online store link. Instead, you will receive a unique program ID number. You will need to forward it to your participants so they can register. Once registered, they can invite people to shop at your store using social media, text, and email. They will also be able to log in and track their sales progress.

Is money collected with each order?

No in-person ordering or money collection takes place. Participants generate sales when the people they invite buy items from your store.

Can participants track their sales?

Participants can log into their portal anytime and see their sales updates.

Are there any fees?

There are no setup fees or costs to run a Yankee Candles Online fundraiser. We will waive the $50 admin fee once your group sells 50 items. If you decide to cancel after we receive your signed agreement, we will charge the $50 admin fee.

Can participants earn prizes?

Incentivizing your participants can improve sales. We offer two prize program options:

  1. Cash
  2. Prizes

We will email your prize flyer to you before your kickoff. Be sure to forward it to your participants and discuss it. You must continue to promote your prizes throughout your sale, which will keep your group motivated.

After your sale, we add the total cash amount and send you a lump-sum payment. Or, if you choose a traditional prize plan, we ship your prizes to your group address.

You'll receive access to your sales reports showing participants' names and how much they sold. We ship prizes with a reference list that matches prizes with participants.

There is no cost to the group for our prize programs.

Do participants get a brochure to show?

There are no brochures Because this is an online fundraiser. Before your sale, we email you the steps to get started to pass on to your sellers.

How soon can we start?

After you submit our Start a Fundraiser form, you'll receive an agreement to sign. Processing your order and setting up your store will take at least 3-5 business days.

Your store will be live once we send your participant registration instructions and steps. We recommend that you have an official kickoff meeting so everyone starts simultaneously.

If you can't meet in person, consider using online communication technology. Examples include Zoom, Cisco Webex, GoToMeeting, and Google Meet.

How long is the fundraiser?

More extended sales typically translate into less earnings because they can lead to increased seller procrastination and worse sales results. We've found two weeks optimal, so your store closure date will be set accordingly by default. You can always let us know if you need to extend your sale about three-quarters of the way through.

To succeed, focus on creating a sense of seller urgency, getting out of the gate quickly, and establishing early momentum.

Do you only work with schools?

No, we also work with non-school groups, such as church groups, sports leagues, and dance organizations.

Can we use more than one store at a time?

No. You must choose one store. For example, Yankee Candles Online cannot be run simultaneously with 'Popcorn Online'. You can always run a second online fundraiser after the first one ends.

Is there a minimum group size?

Yes. Your group must have at least 5 participants.

Making Sales

Is there a minimum order?

There are no minimum order requirements.

Can we track our sales?

Before your Yankee Candles Online sale, you'll receive access to your online store dashboard. You'll be able to track sales by the seller.

How do we receive our money?

We typically process profit payments within a week of your store’s closing date.

What is our profit?

You receive $10 for each Yankee Candle, 40% for all other items, and 70% for online donations.

We will charge a $50 admin fee if your group sells fewer than 50 items.

Can we accept donations?

We will set up your Yankee Candles Online store to accept donations by default. You make 70% of the donated amount. We cannot turn off the donations feature.

Your final profit percentage is based on the total number of items your group sells. Donations do not count toward items sold when determining group profit percentage.

Can buyers credit more than 1 participant?

No. Participants need to register individually. Each participant has their own login and sharing options.

However, participants themselves need to register individually. Each participant has their own login and sharing options.

What about sales tax?

Customers will only pay a 6% sales tax for online orders delivered to locations within Pennsylvania.

Shipping

How soon do orders ship out?

Orders generally ship within three to five business days after purchase.

How are customers notified about their orders?

Customers receive a confirmation email when they place their order. We send a notification email once their order ships.

Where do orders ship to?

Products ship from our Pennsylvania warehouse to all the lower 48 states. All items ship directly to the buyer.

Who pays the shipping fee?

Customers pay a fee to ship their orders directly to them at checkout. We also charge a $1.99 convenience fee.

How are product issues handled?

Customers will receive instructions when they receive their order confirmation email and inside their delivery box.