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

GSUSA has contracted with major consulting firms to help people understand that Girl Scouting is vital and relevant because it turns girls into potential community leaders. The organization bolsters this argument by using data from the Girl Scout Research Institute, which promotes studies that help document the need for Girl Scouts programming in local communities.