Fundraising, clearly explained

Your fundraising questions, answered.

From approval to the final payout, here’s exactly how an Ashman fundraiser works and what your group can expect.

Getting started

What happens after I submit my fundraiser?

Our team reviews your fundraiser before it goes live. You can finish choosing products and adding team members while it is being prepared. As soon as it is approved, we’ll email you and your fundraiser links will be ready to share.

How much does our group earn?

Your group’s approved share is shown in its fundraiser dashboard. It is calculated from the credited product subtotal on paid orders; shipping and sales tax are not included.

Is there an upfront cost or inventory to buy?

No. There is no inventory for your group to purchase upfront, no cash box to manage, and no paper order forms to reconcile. Supporters choose their products and pay online when they order.

Selling

What are the best ways to sell?

Start by texting or emailing your fundraiser link to people who already care about your group. Share it on social media, use the ready-made social graphics and QR codes in your dashboard, and ask team members to share their personal links. Going door to door can work too. Show the QR code or send the link so every order is still placed and paid for online.

Can each team member have a personal selling link?

Yes. Add team members in your dashboard and each person gets a personal link. Orders placed through that link are automatically credited to them, while the main group link remains available for general sharing.

Do you provide images or QR codes to share?

Yes. The team section of your dashboard includes downloadable social graphics in multiple sizes with each seller’s personal QR code built in. They are ready for text messages, Instagram, Facebook, email, flyers, or a phone screen at the door.

Orders & fulfillment

How do supporters order and pay?

Supporters open a group or seller link, choose their candles, select a delivery option, and pay securely online. The order is recorded automatically, so your group never needs to collect cash, copy orders into a spreadsheet, or chase down payment.

How does fulfillment and delivery work?

Supporters can choose direct shipping when it is available or fundraiser delivery through your group. Ashman receives every paid order in our fulfillment system. Direct-ship orders go to the supporter’s address; fundraiser-delivery orders stay grouped for distribution, and your dashboard will show when orders are ready for the leader.

What if a supporter has a question or there is a problem with an order?

Reply to any fundraiser email or contact fundraisers@ashmancandles.com. Send the supporter’s name and order details if you have them, and our team will help track down the order and next step.

Reporting & payouts

How can I see how the fundraiser is doing?

Your leader dashboard shows the group’s earned commission toward its fundraising goal first, then translates that progress into credited product sales and approximate candles still needed. You can also review paid orders, seller-by-seller results, popular products, fulfillment status, and payout history. We’ll email a weekly summary while your fundraiser is active.

How and when will our group get paid?

Ashman tracks your group’s earned commission and records each payout against the fundraiser balance. Our team coordinates the payment method and timing with the group leader. Every completed payout, the amount already paid, and any remaining balance will appear in your dashboard.

Can I change the fundraiser after I start?

You can manage your group details, products, and team from the dashboard. If the fundraiser is already live and you need a change that could affect existing orders, contact us first so we can help without disrupting supporters.

What happens when the fundraiser ends?

We’ll send a final summary and stop accepting new fundraiser orders after the end date. You can continue using the dashboard to follow fulfillment and payout activity, and we’ll keep you updated until the remaining work is wrapped up.

Still wondering about something?

Tell us what your group needs and we’ll help you figure it out.

Email our team