Girl Scouts of the USA historically has relied on a self-generating funding system. But as it approaches the century mark, a sweeping organizational transition will mean a new focus on fundraising and an enhanced partnership with its local councils around

By David Mckenna

“We’re also looking a lot at our international dimension,” she says. “Girl Scouts are growing up in a global world and are part of a world association. I want girls to join the organization and say, ‘Wow, I’m going to be involved in really fun and cool activities and I’m going to learn a lot about what’s happening in South Africa, Liberia, Colombia, Brazil — all over the world.’ All of those countries and many others have Girl Scout or Girl Guide organizations. We call it the global sisterhood of Girl Scouting.”