Fundraising Archives - Bryan on Scouting

Brightening spirits (and sidewalks): Troop devises pandemic-proof fundraiser

December 23, 2020 2

With its barbecue chicken fundraiser put on ice, Troop 758 dreamed up a brilliant way to raise funds while bringing joy to its community.

A COVID-friendly, non-contact, high-profit fundraiser for your Scout unit

August 18, 2020 0

Now is the time to start planning your unit’s fall fundraiser. One company has a way your unit can provide beautiful, festive products while doing so safely for Scouts and customers alike during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Scouts from Orange County Council donate $58,710 worth of popcorn to military

February 25, 2019 3

This month, Scouts and Scouters from the BSA’s Orange County Council delivered a taste of home to the men and women of our nation’s armed forces.

Can Scouters raise funds for themselves using individual accounts?

January 29, 2019 15

A parent wants to go to camp with his Scout, but money has been tight for the family lately. Is this solution a proper way to fund their way for the trip?

How a troop from Florida planned an affordable ski trip to Montana

January 3, 2019 9

Inspired by a story the Scouts read in Boys’ Life magazine, a troop from Florida is heading to Montana this month for a once-in-a-lifetime ski trip.

This Webelos Scout has sold popcorn to people from all 50 states

November 5, 2018 2

James Williamson, a Webelos Scout from Pack 800 of Aberdeen, N.C., has sold at least one bag of Scout popcorn to someone from each of the 50 states.

This Second Class Scout sees duty in a hard day’s work

October 9, 2018 1

The Northwest Georgia Council needed some help, so Hayden Mize and his family stepped up because that’s what Scouts do.

This Scout sells more popcorn than most entire troops, but what he does with the money is even more impressive

September 4, 2018 8

Beck Garnett of Virginia is one of the nation’s top popcorn sellers, but what he did with the money is even more impressive. Here’s what you need to know about this awesome Scout.

Eggscellent! This Cub Scout donated all of his savings to Friends of Scouting

July 23, 2018 4

When 9-year-old Sloan Summerall started a small business selling eggs, his goal was pretty simple. He wanted to save for a Nintendo Switch. But along the way, Sloan had a change of heart.

How to reduce waste at your Scout unit’s pancake breakfast or spaghetti dinner

June 1, 2018 9

The pancake breakfast, a major fundraiser for these Illinois troops, usually generates about 15 to 20 bags of garbage. But ever since the Scouts and leaders “greenified” the event, it’s down to one or two.