Fund Development Programs

"A pessimist, they say, sees a glass of water as being half empty; an optimist sees the glass as half full.  But a giving person sees a glass of water and

starts looking for someone who might be thirsty."

- G. Donald Gale

These programs are your opportunity to create a positive impact in the life of a girl.  All money raised by the Council supports the Council and stays in mid-Michigan. Unless specified, all contributions make it possible to provide ongoing services to troops, programs to serve at-risk populations, maintenance for camps and free training for leaders.

 

Gifts for Girls

Individual contributions may be cash, check, charge or a gift of equities.  Contributions on your charge card may be made online using our secured site.  A mail campaign is conducted both in the spring and fall.

Family Partnership

Parents and families may make a contribution at the time of their daughter’s registration or anytime throughout the year. For a contribution of $20, each girl in the family gets the Family Partnership Patch. For a contribution of $100, the family can select a Family Fun Pack activity:

All That Glitters Program -  All That Glitters is GSMCC's event honoring Girl Scouts' accomplishments for the year especially the Gold Award recipients.  The Gold Award is the highest award earned by girls in Girl Scouting.  If you are interested in sponsoring an ad in our program book for the event, please click: 2008 All That Glitters Sponsorships for more information.

 

Planned Giving - Remembering The Past - Preserving The Future

Options people may choose to plan their estates to help ensure that Girl Scouting will continue to help girls grow to be contributing members and leaders of our society. GSMCC works with a team of professionals in estate planning to develop individual planned giving programs. People who have identified GSMCC in their estate plans are members of The Promise Circle.

 

Tribute Fund

If you'd like to make a tribute gift in honor or memory of friends or family members, we'll send an acknowledgement of your contribution to whomever you wish. Contact the Fund Development Department for details.

Matching Gift Program
Double the impact of your gift! Matching gift programs offer you the opportunity to direct your employer’s philanthropic revenue to Girl Scouts of Michigan Capital Council. Ask your human resources department if they participate.

Corporate Volunteer Grant Programs

General Motors and Consumers Energy are two local corporations that provide grants as recognition for volunteer hours their employees contribute.  All GSMCC volunteers are encouraged to check the Human Resources of your employer to see if you qualify.  It costs you nothing!

Gifts in Kind

Current needs of the council are: 

Jump Ropes, Scissors, Markers, Crayons, Bee Sting Kits, Juice Boxes or Pouches, Healthy Snack Items, Any type of Playground Equipment (i.e. tether balls, volleyballs), Life Vests (pfd's), Swim Noodles, Kick Boards, Ice Skates, Sleds, Snow Discs, Board or Card Games, Nature Identification Books (birds, trees, plants), Toothbrushes, Hair Brushes, Combs, Kitchen Towels, Non-Stick Pans, Plastic Tote Containers (all sizes), Stop Watches.

Receipts for tax purposes are given for in kind gifts.

Contribution Form

Our contribution form is interactive and secure for credit card donations.  The contribution form can be printed for mailing in donations or credit card donations may be faxed to us at 517-699-9405. Click link below to pull up form.

Contribution Form

 

Please check back frequently for other Fund Development initiatives.