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NEW YORK, NY (October 18, 2022)—
Today, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) announced an $84.5 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The donation, awarded to GSUSA and 29 local councils selected by Ms. Scott, will accelerate GSUSA’s initiatives that give girls the tools to become the next generation of powerful women leaders.
This investment is the largest donation from a single individual in the organization’s history and will build upon GSUSA’s vision to support all Girl Scouts as they pursue their dreams and turn compassion into action in their communities.
“We are so appreciative of MacKenzie Scott’s gift to Girl Scouts. This is a great accelerator for our ongoing efforts to help girls cultivate the skills and connections needed to lead in their own communities and globally,” said Girl Scouts of the USA CEO Sofia Chang. “The support from all our donors, including this generous donation from Ms. Scott, is critical in delivering on our work of reimagination and transformation. We’re excited to prove how Ms. Scott’s investment in girls will change the world—because when one girl succeeds, we all succeed.”
The Grant Impact
Ms. Scott’s gift to GSUSA’s national organization and recipient councils will enable Girl Scouts to expand its investment in girls and advance the organization’s recovery from the effects of COVID-19. The gift will:
- Create more equitable membership opportunities in communities that have been under engaged. This includes diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial justice (DEI/RJ) initiatives; reimagining the troop experience model to break down accessibility barriers; and partnering with families and communities to holistically support the well-being and development of all girls.
- Foster meaningful program innovation informed by the current interests and needs of girls to prepare them for leadership, including an expanded focus on career readiness and mental wellness. Integral to this work is expanding girls’ access to STEM exploration, building upon exciting areas of interest such as hands-on coding, aeronautics, and sustainability.
- Bolster the “foundations” of the Movement in critical areas such as research, staff, and volunteer training. This investment will provide the ability to be visionary about the role Girl Scouts plays in the lives of girls and women while shaping the health and well-being of the communities the organization supports.
- Future-proof its facilities, including the iconic Girl Scout camp properties. This includes diverse investments such as making climate-resiliency improvements, reimagining its physical presence in communities, and expanding both accessibility and high adventure elements at camp.
The Girl Scouts Difference: Developing the Leaders of Tomorrow
Today’s challenges are complex, interconnected, and more than ever, global. Solving them will demand collaborative leadership and innovative perspectives. Girls represent the world’s greatest untapped talent pool and investing in them will produce the greatest return in economic development, social progress, and public health, improving not only individual lives but the fabric of society overall. However, prior to Ms. Scott’s generous giving, less than two percent (2%) of annual giving benefitted girl and women-focused organizations. Her donation will build upon GSUSA’s commitment to champion all Girl Scouts as they take action and create long-term impact.
With 111 councils nationwide, GSUSA has a presence in every zip code. Each new investment enables Girl Scouts to become a unifier at the broadest level, harnessing the leadership skills of generations to come and ensuring a future that is inclusive, empathetic, united, and equitable.
MEDIA CONTACT:GSUSA@sunshinesachs.com
Browse through our featured stories from 2022. (If you’re looking for media coverage or press releases, visit our Newsroom.)
January
- Gold Award Spotlight: Isle of Wight County Litter Prevention Community Education Program
- Silver Award Spotlight: Soccer Equipment Collection for Charity
- Bronze Award Spotlight: Williamsburg Food Drive
- Gold Award Spotlight: Food Pantry Cookbook
- Alum Spotlight: Camille Birdsong
- Gold Award Spotlight: Opening Up the Opera
February
- Community Troop Spotlight: St. Helena Elementary
- Volunteer Spotlight: Jennifer Byrd
- Bronze Award Spotlight: Recycle Your PLASTIC Before You TRASH It!
March
- Girl Scouts Bridges Fun and Learning for Homeschooled Girls in Grades K-12
- Volunteer Spotlight: Amy Gary
- Gold Award Spotlight: The Discovery Garden Outdoor Classroom
- Gold Award Spotlight: H Squared (Hugelkultur)
- Storytelling by Jay Johnson and Open Mic Night at Zeiders American Dream Theater
- Gold Award Spotlight: The Next Step
April
May
- Silver Award Spotlight: Bee the Change, Save the Bees
- Bronze Award Spotlight: Senior Living Butterfly and Pollinator Garden
- Volunteer Spotlight: Navy Sailors help at Skimino
June
- Gold Award Spotlight: In the Eyes of a Minority
- Bronze Award Spotlight: Little Free Library for St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
- Gold Award Spotlight: Veterans Awareness Day
July
- Camp Fury Norfolk: 2022 Recap
- Girl Scouts Beach Camp Under the Stars During False Cape Fun
- Silver Award Spotlight: Bat Box Building
- Girl Scouts Take on Appalachian Adventures During Shenandoah Trekking Camp Session
- Alum Spotlight: Susan Smigielski Acker
August
- Girl Scouts Visit Norfolk Botanical Garden
- Volunteer Spotlight: Kevin Wilkinson
- Troop 1018 Makes Improvements to Camp Burke’s Mill Pond
September
- Bronze Award Spotlight: Kits for Kids
- Gold Award Spotlight: Steps Towards a Healthy Heart and a Healthy Lifestyle
- Troop 396 of Norfolk Travels to Washington DC
- Alum Spotlight: Kimberly Frazier
- Girl Scouts Explore the Outdoors During Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend at Jockey’s Ridge and Machicomoco State Parks
- Gold Award Spotlight: Cait’s Lacrosse Clinic
October
- Bronze Award Spotlight: Helping Evelyn’s Wildlife Refuge
- Bronze Award Spotlight: Saving Native Wildlife
- Meet Dawn Brotherton: Author, Publisher, and GSCCC Board Member
- A Year in the Life of Juliette Patch Program for October: Girl Scouts Go Pink
- Bronze Award Spotlight: Recycle Garden
- Gold Award Spotlight: Mustang’s ‘FUN’damental Library
- Gold Award Spotlight: Fun in the Outdoors
November
- Gold Award Spotlight: The Ability Garden
- Silver Award Spotlight: Emergency Period Supply Bags
- Guide to Girl Scout Birthday Fundraisers
- Donor Spotlight: Catherine McGill
- Donor Spotlight: Marisa Beck
- Donor Spotlight: Lila Davis
December
- Gold Award Spotlight: Ending Period Poverty
- Volunteer Spotlight: Eileen Livick
- Board Member Spotlight: Meet Ivana Marshall
- Volunteer Spotlight: Jill Lewis
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NEW YORK, NY (October 18, 2022)—
Today, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) announced an $84.5 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The donation, awarded to GSUSA and 29 local councils selected by Ms. Scott, will accelerate GSUSA’s initiatives that give girls the tools to become the next generation of powerful women leaders.
This investment is the largest donation from a single individual in the organization’s history and will build upon GSUSA’s vision to support all Girl Scouts as they pursue their dreams and turn compassion into action in their communities.
“We are so appreciative of MacKenzie Scott’s gift to Girl Scouts. This is a great accelerator for our ongoing efforts to help girls cultivate the skills and connections needed to lead in their own communities and globally,” said Girl Scouts of the USA CEO Sofia Chang. “The support from all our donors, including this generous donation from Ms. Scott, is critical in delivering on our work of reimagination and transformation. We’re excited to prove how Ms. Scott’s investment in girls will change the world—because when one girl succeeds, we all succeed.”
The Grant Impact
Ms. Scott’s gift to GSUSA’s national organization and recipient councils will enable Girl Scouts to expand its investment in girls and advance the organization’s recovery from the effects of COVID-19. The gift will:
- Create more equitable membership opportunities in communities that have been under engaged. This includes diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial justice (DEI/RJ) initiatives; reimagining the troop experience model to break down accessibility barriers; and partnering with families and communities to holistically support the well-being and development of all girls.
- Foster meaningful program innovation informed by the current interests and needs of girls to prepare them for leadership, including an expanded focus on career readiness and mental wellness. Integral to this work is expanding girls’ access to STEM exploration, building upon exciting areas of interest such as hands-on coding, aeronautics, and sustainability.
- Bolster the “foundations” of the Movement in critical areas such as research, staff, and volunteer training. This investment will provide the ability to be visionary about the role Girl Scouts plays in the lives of girls and women while shaping the health and well-being of the communities the organization supports.
- Future-proof its facilities, including the iconic Girl Scout camp properties. This includes diverse investments such as making climate-resiliency improvements, reimagining its physical presence in communities, and expanding both accessibility and high adventure elements at camp.
The Girl Scouts Difference: Developing the Leaders of Tomorrow
Today’s challenges are complex, interconnected, and more than ever, global. Solving them will demand collaborative leadership and innovative perspectives. Girls represent the world’s greatest untapped talent pool and investing in them will produce the greatest return in economic development, social progress, and public health, improving not only individual lives but the fabric of society overall. However, prior to Ms. Scott’s generous giving, less than two percent (2%) of annual giving benefitted girl and women-focused organizations. Her donation will build upon GSUSA’s commitment to champion all Girl Scouts as they take action and create long-term impact.
With 111 councils nationwide, GSUSA has a presence in every zip code. Each new investment enables Girl Scouts to become a unifier at the broadest level, harnessing the leadership skills of generations to come and ensuring a future that is inclusive, empathetic, united, and equitable.
MEDIA CONTACT:GSUSA@sunshinesachs.com
Browse through our featured stories from 2022. (If you’re looking for media coverage or press releases, visit our Newsroom.)
January
- Gold Award Spotlight: Isle of Wight County Litter Prevention Community Education Program
- Silver Award Spotlight: Soccer Equipment Collection for Charity
- Bronze Award Spotlight: Williamsburg Food Drive
- Gold Award Spotlight: Food Pantry Cookbook
- Alum Spotlight: Camille Birdsong
- Gold Award Spotlight: Opening Up the Opera
February
- Community Troop Spotlight: St. Helena Elementary
- Volunteer Spotlight: Jennifer Byrd
- Bronze Award Spotlight: Recycle Your PLASTIC Before You TRASH It!
March
- Girl Scouts Bridges Fun and Learning for Homeschooled Girls in Grades K-12
- Volunteer Spotlight: Amy Gary
- Gold Award Spotlight: The Discovery Garden Outdoor Classroom
- Gold Award Spotlight: H Squared (Hugelkultur)
- Storytelling by Jay Johnson and Open Mic Night at Zeiders American Dream Theater
- Gold Award Spotlight: The Next Step
April
May
- Silver Award Spotlight: Bee the Change, Save the Bees
- Bronze Award Spotlight: Senior Living Butterfly and Pollinator Garden
- Volunteer Spotlight: Navy Sailors help at Skimino
June
- Gold Award Spotlight: In the Eyes of a Minority
- Bronze Award Spotlight: Little Free Library for St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
- Gold Award Spotlight: Veterans Awareness Day
July
- Camp Fury Norfolk: 2022 Recap
- Girl Scouts Beach Camp Under the Stars During False Cape Fun
- Silver Award Spotlight: Bat Box Building
- Girl Scouts Take on Appalachian Adventures During Shenandoah Trekking Camp Session
- Alum Spotlight: Susan Smigielski Acker
August
- Girl Scouts Visit Norfolk Botanical Garden
- Volunteer Spotlight: Kevin Wilkinson
- Troop 1018 Makes Improvements to Camp Burke’s Mill Pond
September
- Bronze Award Spotlight: Kits for Kids
- Gold Award Spotlight: Steps Towards a Healthy Heart and a Healthy Lifestyle
- Troop 396 of Norfolk Travels to Washington DC
- Alum Spotlight: Kimberly Frazier
- Girl Scouts Explore the Outdoors During Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend at Jockey’s Ridge and Machicomoco State Parks
- Gold Award Spotlight: Cait’s Lacrosse Clinic
October
- Bronze Award Spotlight: Helping Evelyn’s Wildlife Refuge
- Bronze Award Spotlight: Saving Native Wildlife
- Meet Dawn Brotherton: Author, Publisher, and GSCCC Board Member
- A Year in the Life of Juliette Patch Program for October: Girl Scouts Go Pink
- Bronze Award Spotlight: Recycle Garden
- Gold Award Spotlight: Mustang’s ‘FUN’damental Library
- Gold Award Spotlight: Fun in the Outdoors
November
- Gold Award Spotlight: The Ability Garden
- Silver Award Spotlight: Emergency Period Supply Bags
- Guide to Girl Scout Birthday Fundraisers
- Donor Spotlight: Catherine McGill
- Donor Spotlight: Marisa Beck
- Donor Spotlight: Lila Davis
December
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