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There are many fundraising ideas Cub Scouts can do which allows them to be fully involved.

 

 

 

Don’t forget that before doing any fundraiser, you must get approval from your local council.  You must complete the Unit Money-Earning Application to request approval.

 

Which ever way you choose to fundraise it is important to try to make it fun for the Cub Scouts, this will keep them interested and engaged in the fundraising event.

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5 Rules of Scout Fundraisers

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Many Cub Scout packs rely on fundraisers to pay for trips and extra supplies. The fundraisers themselves can offer a learning opportunity to pack members, giving them the chance to learn responsibility and meet others in the community. However, most pack fundraisers are governed by the Boy Scouts of America’s rules on money-earning projects, which means they must fit within certain guidelines. Here are a few things you should know before you put together your next fundraiser.

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1. Fundraise with Purpose

Basic scout needs are expected to be met through membership dues. Your fundraiser should fulfill an additional need, such as a trip that will provide badge-earning opportunities, instead of simply raising funds to cover the cost of meetings. Each dollar earned must benefit scouting as described in the Rules and Regulations for the Boy Scouts of America. This is to the discretion of the organization, which will approve or disapprove each fundraiser based on its perceived benefit to all members of that pack.

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2. No Competing

As a Pack reaches out to community members for fundraising dollars, it’s important that any campaigning not be in competition with another pack. This means if you intend on venturing into a neighboring city, you need to check to ensure that another pack isn’t already conducting fundraising activities in that area. You could also work in cooperation with the other packs to make sure your efforts don’t conflict with each other. Your fundraiser may intend to sell Christmas wreaths, for instance, while a neighboring pack plans to host an Easter egg hunt. Since your fundraisers are at different times of the year, you could agree to allow each other to extend your fundraisers to reach a wider number of potential donors.

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3. Uniforms

When planning a fundraiser, packs should recognize the rules regarding uniforms and fundraisers. Traditionally, uniforms are intended to be worn for Scout activities. Uniforms can prove useful when scouts are speaking to members of the community about their fundraising efforts.

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4. Solicitation of Funds

One rule that can seem confusing initially is the one that states that units are not permitted to solicit contributions for unit programs. Units are allowed to offer a product or service, but there must be a flat fee charged for that product or service. Asking a community member to simply donate to the pack  is prohibited.

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5. Requesting Permission

Prior to any fundraiser, packs must complete a Unit Money-Earning Application, which ask for the unit’s money-earning plan. You’ll be asked to estimate how much you’ll earn from your fundraiser and how the money will be used. Each area of the application allows for only a small amount of text, so you won’t be required to put together a full business plan to get your fundraiser approved.

The Boy Scouts of America Rules and Regulations outline more fundraising rules that may apply to your pack. By completing the application and having it approved by your council service center at least two weeks prior to your fundraiser, you’ll ensure your fundraising efforts are fully in line with those regulations.

 

 

Fundraising Policies and Procedures Manual from BSA