Becoming A Donor

Yes, I want to give!

Your Financial Contribution Can Make a Difference Right Now in Girl Scouting

Individual Gifts

Regular annual gifts from individuals are an essential element in funding Girl Scouting. They allow the council to plan effectively and provide unrestricted dollars, which can be used to meet priority needs.

Funds are needed to: 

• Underwrite targeted recruitment efforts.
• Cover program costs.
• Provide staff in communities where adult volunteer leadership is in short supply.

Tribute Fund
Gifts may be made to honor a friend or family member, and are used as financial aid for girls and adult members. Such gifts are unique ways to memorialize a favorite aunt whose passion was Girl Scouting, or surprise your daughter with a gift in her name upon her graduation from college.

Camperships
Any girl who is a registered member of Girl Scouts of Frontier Council who cannot afford to attend resident camp, may apply for financial assistance. Camperships are based on the needs of the girl, her commitment to Girl Scouting, and the availability of funds.

You can make it possible for girls to attend camp and Council events who may not otherwise be able to afford it. Often, girls who apply for Campership funds are excited about the possibility of attending resident camp for the first time in their lives. They may contribute their own or their family’s money, plus funds from Girl Scout product sales, and still need help to pay for the canoeing session or backpacking adventure they’ve always dreamed of.

Thank you to everyone who donated to the Camp Quest Fund. Because of you, Girl Scouts of Frontier Council was able to offer financial assistance to over 50 girls in 2005.

Family Partnership
Contributions to Annual Giving are unrestricted, and have a tremendous impact on our ability to serve the counties within Frontier Council's jurisdiction. Money from our annual fund drive helps us meet these needs, paying for volunteer recruitment and training, staff travel to rural areas within our Council, publicity and promotion of the Girl Scout movement, and maintenance of our service centers, among many other things. Contributions will support troops in addition to the operations of the Council. 

In-Kind Donations
An in-kind donation can significantly assist in meeting the needs of our council. To find out how you can make an in-kind donation, please call the fund development department.

Corporate Gifts

Many corporations and foundations have provided grants to Girl Scouts of Frontier Council to develop innovative programs and to fund their extension to girls throughout the council. As the premier organization serving girls between the ages of 5 and 17 we welcome such financial support. Corporations wishing to explore grant-making opportunities should contact Emily Smith, Director of Fund Development at 702-932-1913 or 702-385-3677, ext. 225. 

Matching Gifts
Your employer may have a program to match contributions to not-for-profit organizations. This initiative provides direct support to community organizations in which employees and their families are involved. Because Girl Scouts of Frontier Council is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, it may be eligible for your company's matching gift program. Many individuals and families increase their contributions each year through matching gifts. Check with your personnel department for details. The council's tax-exempt status documentation may be required, which we will be happy to provide.

Some of our major annual donors are ..... 

This important group of contributors has elected to pledge a significant contribution over the course of five years.

Special Events

Your sponsorship or attendance at our Girl Scouting events enhances the lives of family, friends, and neighbors involved in Girl Scouting. It also gives you the chance to support our council, honor women of distinction in your community, and come together with your friends and peers.

The Fund Development Committee is currently brainstorming other fundraising event ideas for the 2007-2008 Girl Scout year.  If you have suggestions or would like to join the Fund Development Committee, please Emily Smith.

Tax Exempt Status

Girl Scouts of the USA is a congressionally chartered, not-for-profit organization. Since there are chartered councils operating in all states and territories, it is important that all members avoid actions that might jeopardize the tax-exempt status of Girl Scouting, locally or nationally. To obtain a copy of the council tax-exempt letter to use when purchasing troop supplies, please contact your membership staff.

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GoodSearch

If only Frontier Council had a penny for every time I searched the Internet…
Now it can!

GoodSearch is a Yahoo-powered search engine with a unique mission – 50% of its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, is shared with the nonprofits selected by its users. The more people use GoodSearch, the more money will be directed towards your cause. The sky is the limit!

Here's an example of how much your organization can earn :

• 100 supporters search the internet just twice a day = $730/year
• 1,000 supporters search the internet just twice a day = $7300/year

Support your favorite charity or school whenever you search the Internet. Here's how:

• Enter the charity or school you support below, then click "Verify".
• Search the Internet from the box above.
• Each time you search, revenue is generated for your charity or school!

Don't forget to send an email out to all of your friends, family and supporters.

Good Search Information Flyer    ( PDF 45KB)

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