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Do you need to raise much needed funds for your rescue? Well, you have come to the right place! Candles were a two billion dollar industry last year and we can turn that number into dollar signs for you!!

In addition to our gourmet candles, we also have several other fantastic and personalized pet items that you can offer for your fundraiser.
But first, here are few key facts that you should know:

*Our fundraiser program is simple and there are NO costs to you. Period.

*You can take orders locally, via your own website...or both. If you take orders locally, we will create custom order forms for you to use.

*If you would like to reach family, friends, and other animal advocates, but don't have time to sell locally, we will create a personalized website for your fundraiser where customers can purchase their items and have them shipped directly to them and you get the credit!

*If you take orders locally, all orders are shipped to one location within two weeks of the fundraiser closing.

*You decide what to charge for your products, so you decide how much profit you earn!!!

*Fundraisers generally last about four weeks. But, that can be shortened or lengthened depending on your preference.

Here are the items you can offer in addition to the candles. From past experience we have found it best to limit the options to two of the choices below in addition to the candles. If you offer too much, sometimes customers become overwhelmed and don't order anything.

Mini Print Greeting Cards
5x7 Paw Palettes Greeting Cards are

created from the original oil paintings and designs
of Gretchen Kish Serrano. Each playful interpretation is complete with a “Doggie Master” signature.
Information about the original master artist appears on the back of every card. These can be framed and make wonderful mini art prints. Forty different breeds to choose from. View them all here.

Personalized Note Cards
4.25"x5.5" Personalized Note Cards. Over 80 styles to choose from. We can even create one specific to your rescue. They are packaged as ten cards and envelopes.
You choose ten styles to offer.
View all of the designs

Woven Tapestry Pillow Portraits
Offer a 17x17 pillow in your rescue's breed. Each pillow includes a monogrammed name. View all breeds

Personalized Pet Towels
Each towel is 16x26 and is made of triple sheared 100% cotton, terry velour fabric with a doggy print fabric border. Two borders to choose from and each towel comes monogrammed with a pets name. View designs

Here is the best part...your PROFIT MARGINS!

We give you the fundraiser cost of each item and the suggested resale's, but they are just that...suggestions. You decide what you want to charge for each item. Your profit is the difference between the fundraiser cost and the resale.

6 oz Gourmet Candle- Fundraiser Cost $4.50
Suggested resale $8-$9.

18 oz Gourmet Candle - Fundraiser Cost $10.
Suggested resale $16-$20.

Paw Palettes Greeting Cards - Fundraiser Cost $2.50.
Suggested resale $4-$6.

Personalized Note Cards- Fundraiser Cost $6.50 for pack of 10 cards & envelopes.
Suggested resale $12-$16.

Woven Tapestry Pillows- Fundraiser Cost $24.
Suggested resale $30-$40.

Personalized Dog Towels- Fundraiser Cost $11.
Suggested resale $19-$23.

I can't express to you how easy it is for you to get started earning the money your rescue needs. We are here to help you every step of the way. We can give you references that you may contact. If you would like a sample candle or note card, please just email us with your information.

If you have ANY questions about our fundraiser program, simply click here and ask away. You will get a prompt reply.

If you are ready to get started, please click here and we will send you a simple form that you can fill out with all of the info we need to get started.

Example: If you had 10 participants and each sell two dozen candles and one dozen note cards you would earn $3,600.00. The earning potential is endless!

We look forward to hearing from you and we look forward to helping you raise the money your rescue needs!

“Our school has used the fundraising program
of The Uncommon Garden several times over the past several years. They were very successful fundraisers for us each time. The program is very organized & professional, plus has the personal touches of a small business.
The parents and students, as well as all of our customers, were very pleased with the
products & service that we received during our fundraisers.”
Alicia Mitchell, PTO President for Dayspring Academy / White House, TN

Kristen, I have gotten Wonderful comments on these candles from my friends on the Pug Stories board. Many of them have placed more orders and were thrilled that we extended the sale :) We are really looking forward to Fall!! For the last 2 years I have done the Yankee Candle fundraiser and last year was an absolute nightmare!! Thank God we found you!! The fact that people can buy online and have delivery to their house has been a BIG BIG plus. There is no way we could have done this well if we just took local orders. Thanks Again!!!" Kathy Highfill / Pugsavers Rescue

“Kristen and The Uncommon Garden has a fantastic fundraising program that I would recommend to anyone! The candles smell delicious and burn wonderfully! All requests are handled promptly and in a very professional manner and shipping is quick and timely! Kristen works with you to meet your needs and she always exceeds them!” Angela Fischesser, Knoxville, TN

"The Uncommon Garden 'experience' has been the best ever for our rescue, Schnauzer Rescue of the Carolinas. We didn't have to do anything but get the word out, and we got a huge check in the mail at the end. Not only are the products of great quality and exactly as you see them on the site, but Kristen's professionalism, promptness, and willingness to help, made our fundraiser a huge success." -Anya Whitney /Board Member-Schnauzer Rescue of the Carolinas