Below are some frequently asked questions about fundraising with Celebrating Home (Formerly H&GP Fundraising and Home Interiors). If you do not see your question below feel free to contact us via email or Call Us Today at 1-888-209-0613. 

Can I order directly from the Company?

No, all orders are placed with Independent Representatives.  For the past 8 years I've led the way for Celebrating Home in developing our fundraising program.   I worked full time with Celebrating Home, working exclusively on fundraising.  In 2009 our office worked with hundreds of organizations across the United States and reached $250,000 in organization retail sales, and approximately $500,000 in customer sales.   Over the years I've worked directly with our corporate office in developing our fundraising programs and serve as the leading representative on our Fundraising Advisory Council.   Contributions include the suggestion and development of our newest 10 page catalog,  youth prize program, and fundraising video.  Over the years I've contributed towards product development, training, brochure design, marketing, and more.  Since 2003 I've been the top seller nationwide in fundraising sales.  Our office is ready to assist you! We'll provide you with the materials you need within 3-4 days, provide you with all the paperwork you'll need including a Guidelines Packet, and Master Order form for submitting  your orders.  We'll guide you through each step and assist you with factoring the balance due at the conclusion of your fundraiser.  Shipping updates will be provided and should anything be missing or broken in your shipment we'll begin processing your replacements the same day they are reported.  From start to finish you can count on receiving excellent customer service.  Our wish is to work with you for many years to come.

How much profit can our organization earn?

Typically, organizations can earn up to 50% profit based on their total retail sales. This is one of the highest profit margins in the fundraising industry. How much your organization actually makes is entirely up to you. Our pricing is very comparable to many retail stores for similar products. For example, we suggest that you sell our industry leading 10-oz jar candle for $10.00. Your group will earn up to $5.00 of this price for every candle that you sell. If you sell 200 candles, you can make $900.00; if you sell 500 candles, you can make $2,500.00.

Does the group pay for the fundraiser catalogs?

No, the group does not pay for brochures. The full color brochures are provided free of cost to the group and are paid for by the Independent Fundraising Specialist. You will need to fax or mail in the fundraiser agreement form prior to being sent brochures for your group. On the form, it will ask for a number of participants. The Independent Designer will use this number to determine how many brochures are sent. Your group will be sent one form for each participant.  Should the number of items sold not reach the number of brochures sent a minimal charge of just 15 cents per brochure shipped will be added to your total due to help compensate for the cost of providing the brochures to your organization. 

Do you offer a prize incentive program?

Yes, we offer a youth incentive prize program for a nominal fee. Please refer to Prize Program page for complete details and to view our brochure.  Our brochure offers eight levels and each seller can select one prize up to the level earned.  No fee is charged for the prize brochures.  We are happy to provide the brochures to increase your sales.  Experience has shown that offering an incentive prize program can increase your overall sales by 50% or more. 

How far in advance do we need to give notice of wanting to do a fundraiser? 

Call our office today and you can begin your fundraiser in just 3-4 days!  For groups larger than 500 participants it is recommended to allow two weeks for receiving your brochures. If you need to start sooner please contact us by phone as soon as possible.

Does the group pay for shipping?                                                                                                    

No shipping fees are charged for orders greater than $1,000 (approx 200 jar candles). 12% Shipping on your purchase price up to a maximum of $75 will be added to orders less than $1,000.. 

Once the candle order is placed how quickly will we receive our shipment?

While this varies, you should receive your shipment within 9 business days.  Your fundraising products are shipped via FedEx once your payment is received and tax exemption status has been approved.   We'll be able to monitor the shipment for you.  Call our office and we can provide the estimated delivery date as well as the total number of boxes in your shipment.

Are the fundraisers for groups in the U.S. only? 

Yes. At this time, Celebrating Home ships within the US and PR.  Contact us for more information on shipping requirements to PR.  

How should we collect the money?

We suggest that you collect all of the payments when you take your orders. All checks or money orders should be made payable to your organization.  At the conclusion of your fundraiser your organization will keep your profits upfront and send one payment to our office for the total cost of the products purchased plus sales tax if applicable, and any shipping or other fees if any. 

How do we submit the order once we have collected them? 

Once you have received all of the forms from your group, a member of your group will need to tally the order forms and fill out the master order form (sent with your catalogs) and specify how many of each item is needed. You would then submit the master order form, along with payment, by fax or mail to our office.   Before remitting your payment we'll review your order and confirm the actual balance due.  An invoice and or W-9 will be provided to your organization upon request.  Your organization will keep your fundraising catalogs, order forms, and profit.

How do we pay for the order? 

When you submit your master order form, it MUST be accompanied by your group's payment for the order. Preferred payment by business or school check, cashier's check or money order payable to Deb Goodridge.  Credit Cards are not accepted.  Personal checks are not accepted.  PLEASE NOTE: All checks and money orders SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO DEB GOODRIDGE  INDEPENDENT REPRESENTATIVE.  Payments to Celebrating Home will require up to 7 additional days.

How do you handle sales tax? What if my organization is tax exempt?

If your organization is tax exempt, we will work with you to gather the correct paperwork and get this submitted to the Company for approval. Tax laws vary significantly by state, so please check with our office or refer to the exemption requirements in your state by clicking on this link: Tax Exemption.   If you need further assistance please be sure to call us.   

If we are not tax exempt can we participate in a Celebrating Home fundraiser?

Yes.  If your organization is not tax exempt, sales tax will be collected and paid on your behalf to your state.  Once your fundraiser is complete please contact us for the amount of tax due.  Tax is added to the purchase price you are paying for each item, not the prices you are charging your customers.  Please refer to your Sales Agreement for a complete listing of prices.  The percentage of tax is based on the tax rate of the actual shipping address location.  Please note that is some locations tax percentages can vary depending upon whether or not your shipping address is inside or outside city limits as well as the County your address is located.   

Can we have more than one fundraiser per year with Celebrating Home?

We offer both a Spring/Summer Program and a Fall/Winter Program. Many groups will schedule one or more fundraising events for each season. Because we have a variety of products that are seasonal in our fundraising program, many organizations offer a Celebrating Home fundraiser twice a year for their customers to replenish their candle supply, purchase their favorite food items, or to simply purchase the new seasonal accessory and decor items.  You can opt to collect additional monies to cover your cost for tax.

How long should the sale last?

We suggest that in order to keep the enthusiasm high during your fundraising program that you limit the actual selling period to 2-3 weeks. We recommend that you plan on selling for two solid weekends to maximize your sales. 

Do I have any delivery or sorting options?

We will be happy to process any late or add-on orders. If late orders are submitted after the original order has been entered, add-on orders will be considered a new and separate order and will be subject to any applicable shipping fees or taxes.

How do I handle any late or add-on orders?

Yes, we offer several delivery and sorting options for your fundraising orders. Please call our office as to which one of these fits the needs of your organization.  Based upon the volume of sales achieved at the conclusion of your fundraiser you can select from our standard Bulk Delivery in which you will sort the items per seller, select our presorting option with the items sold are sorted and boxed by seller.  The fee per item is 25 cents for presorted fundraisers. 

How do I handle any broken or missing products?

We do our very best to insure that you receive all of the products that you have ordered in full and without any quality problems. If you do encounter a problem with any missing or damaged product, a Check In Form will be provided for you to submit for any needed replacements.  Less than 1/2 of 1 percent of breakage or missing items occur.  State of the art shipping facilities assure your delivery will be accurate.  We will do our best to resolve any issues in a quick and timely manner, processing your replacements upon the date your Check In Form is received.

Is Celebrating Home affiliated with any national organizations that can help provide assurance about their business practices?

Celebrating Home is a firm believer in providing exceptional service and offering the highest quality products. We are proud to say that we are highly accredited members of the following industry associations: DSA - Direct Selling Association; BBB - Better Business Bureau; AFRDS - Association of Fund-Raising Distributors and Suppliers; DWSA - Direct Women's Selling Association; and the NCA – National Candle Association.

How do we get started? 

To receive your brochures please fax or mail the Sales Agreement either received in your information packet or click on this link to print one:  Agreement Form.   You can call 1-888-209-0613 for more information or to request the Sales Agreement to be sent to you via fax. Please fax your Sales Agreement to: 410-630-7080. Upon receiving the Sales Agreement, I will contact you to  review our program and answer any questions you may have.