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Selling the perfect Christmas tree

December 5, 2017 4

Selling Christmas trees can be a great way for a troop or crew to earn some money, work on salesmanship techniques and practice elements of the Scout Law.

How to spend less time fundraising and more time Scouting

October 19, 2017 12

Nobody likes fundraising. But with the right online tools, you can make your next fundraising effort painless, efficient and — dare I say it? — fun.

Square vs. PayPal vs. QuickBooks: Picking a credit card reader

August 28, 2017 36

By adding a credit card reader, your Scout unit will be equipped to accept plastic for popcorn sales and other in-person, show-and-sell-type fundraisers.

Fundraising lessons learned from the four councils who did it best in 2016

May 3, 2017 Comments Off

What did these four winning councils do so well? Read the four biggest takeaways, and get ready to make your next fundraiser really pop.

Read this list of do’s and don’ts before your next unit fundraiser

February 2, 2017 32

Some units like to supplement council money-earning projects with their own fundraisers. Just follow this list of fundraising do’s and don’ts.

Tips for running a Boy Scout Christmas tree lot

December 5, 2016 5

Many Boy Scout troops and Venturing crews find a fundraising fortune in selling Christmas trees. Here are some tips for maximizing fun and funds.

Michigan Cub Scout breaks regional record for popcorn sales

December 2, 2016 40

Mason Schlafer, a 10-year-old Cub Scout in Pack 4055 of the Michigan Crossroads Council, broke a Central Region record for popcorn sales.

How the BSA benefits every time you hear ‘God Bless America’

February 3, 2016 20

Every time “God Bless America” is performed, a portion of the song’s royalties go to benefit Scouts in the BSA’s Greater New York Councils.

What is Friends of Scouting?

October 16, 2015 40

Friends of Scouting is your council’s annual giving campaign. In most councils, Friends of Scouting (or FOS) represents the council’s largest income source.

10 Scout fundraising tips to maximize profits and fun

October 14, 2015 10

SPONSORED: Next time you’re gearing up for a fundraiser, follow these 10 Scout fundraising tips — served up by See’s Candies — to maximize profits and fun.