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

Meanwhile, the organization is proceeding with action-oriented internal development that includes a multitude of training programs.

“We’re increasing our consulting capacity and the leadership role of GSUSA so that our councils can help us raise the bar in our fundraising practices,” Cloninger says.

Discussions about the transformation initiatives are sure to continue, but the general idea, as GSUSA Vice President of Communications Denise Pesich says, is “to deliver leadership skills in girls that can produce very powerful women wherever they’re needed — in families, government, business and on the global scene.”