Rewards are based on sales ranges set by councils and may not be based on a dollar-per-dollar
calculation.
Groups are encouraged to participate in council product sales as their primary money-earning activity;
any group money-earning shouldn’t compete with the Girl Scout Cookie Program or other council
product sales.
Obtain written approval from your council before a group money-earning event; most councils ask that
you submit a request for approval.
Girl Scouts forbids use of games of chance, the direct solicitation of cash, and product-demonstration
parties.
Group money-earning activities need to be suited to the age and abilities of the girls and consistent with
the principles of the GSLE.
Money earned is for Girl Scout activities and is not to be retained by individuals. Girls can, however, be
awarded incentives and/or may earn credits from their Girl Scout product sales. Funds acquired through
group money-earning projects must be reported and accounted for by the group, while following council
procedures.
The best way to earn money for your group is to start with the Girl Scout cookie program, MagNut program and
other council-sponsored product sales. From there, your group may decide to earn additional funds on its own.
Refer to the Appendix: GSWPA Procedures/Forms for the following:
Additional Money-Earning Activities Procedure-page 182
Additional Money-Earning Request Form-page 185
Multiple Pathway Cookie Sale Procedure-page 177
Multiple Pathway Cookie Sale Designation Form-page 179
Did you know that the Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led business in the country, with sales of more
than $700 million per year for girls and their communities nationwide?
That’s right. The Girl Scout Cookie sale is the leading entrepreneurial program for girls: no university has
produced as many female business owners as the Girl Scout Cookie Program has.
If you have a moment, watch the latest Girl Scout What Can a Cookie Do? video for an inspiring look into just
how powerful those treats—and the girls who sell them—can be.
Council-sponsored product sales are really the best way for girls to earn money to pursue their goals: the sales
are beloved by the community and come with program, sales, and marketing materials and support that help
girls run a great business. And they’re an integral part of the GSLE. With every season of cookies, another
generation of girls learns five important skills:
Goal setting
Decision making
Money management
People skills
Business ethics
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