FUNDRAISING
THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, SCOUTING RAISES FUNDS THROUGH
EXCITING SPECIAL EVENTS
The Dan Beard Council offers several opportunities to join us at Special Events in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area throughout the year. Each of these events helps Scouting to serve on average 20,000 families in the Dan Beard Council. We were able to successfully hold outdoor events (marked in orange) in 2020 by following health and safety protocols. For details on each of these exciting events, click the icon below, or click here.
Good Scout Award Luncheon
$314,191
Golf Classic
(In-Person Event)
$87,890
Sporting Clays
(In-Person Event)
$72,119
West Side Sports Breakfast
(Virtual Event)
$39,498
Spirit of Scouting Breakfast
$35,363
Preparing America’s Patriots
(Virtual Event)
$19,785
Whitney M. Young, Jr.
Service Award
(In-Person & Virtual)
$18,564
OTHER EVENTS THAT DIDN’T OCCUR IN 2020
Acts of Kindness: Police go kart racing to help Scouts
The Dan Beard Council’s Southwest Ohio Pursuit Law Enforcement Kart Race was highlighted by WCPO 9’s Acts of Kindness segment on September 25, 2020. Check out this exciting segment featuring Andrew Zahn, Scout Executive/CEO of the Dan Beard Council, BSA by clicking here. Learn more about the Southwest Ohio Pursuit Law Enforcement Kart Race on our website by clicking here.
POPCORN
$643,981
Total Raised in 2020 Dan Beard Council Popcorn Sales
With popcorn, Scouts gain self-confidence, people skills, money management, salesmanship, and business ethics–things that help prepare them for life! These are great values and skills for youth to learn.
Our Scout units also have the ability to fund their entire year’s program through the popcorn sale alone. That means less fundraising, reduced costs for parents, and more time for Scouting fun! All proceeds stay right here to help support local Scouts.
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Support Local Scouting!
SUPPORT LOCAL SCOUTING THROUGH EVERY DAY PURCHASES!
Support local Scouting by helping to support the Dan Beard Council through your every day purchases with partners like Kroger or Amazon Smile. All of these are great ways to support scouting that you may already be doing. Click here for details!
FINANCES
GRANTS & FOUNDATIONS
Thank you to the generous foundations and trusts that have donated to the Dan Beard Council. The support of these organizations provide opportunities for Scouts in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. The funds provided were vital to different programs including ScoutREACH, Shooting Sports, Exploring, Outdoor Education, and Scouting in general.
For a list of the Foundations and Grants, click here.
FUNDRAISING AND FINANCES FOR 2020
A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Council operations are completely funded by the Friends of Scouting annual giving campaign, corporate sponsorships, the popcorn sale, activity revenue, and the United Way. Funding is used primarily for program delivery in the form of camp operations, training, and support to provide many Scouting events held throughout the Council each year. Thanks to the generosity and support of the people and businesses of the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area, the Council has a fiscally sound operation that proves the Council to be good stewards of its financial resources and strong providers for the future of the Scouting movement in our area.
HOW WE ARE FUNDED
HOW WE INVEST
2020 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Revenue $3,732,956
Contributions* 46%
Camping, Programs, Popcorn & Other 35%
United Way 10%
Investments 9%
*Prior to audit. This includes Friends of Scouting, Special Events and
other contributions.
Expenses $4,054,560
Unit Service & Program Support 80%
Fundraising 12%
Administration 5%
National Charter 3%
By the end of 2021, we aim to be a leader in attracting families and providing youth an unmatched experience in developing future leaders, continuing their legacy of outdoor adventure and addressing regional priorities in STEM and workforce development. The Dan Beard Council’s main focus is on safety by protecting and enhancing the well-being of our members as well as diversity by truly valuing and engaging our customers and staff. We strive to proceed with integrity by being trustworthy in all we do.
To view Dan Beard Council’s Strategic Plan, click here.
All inquiries should be directed to Julie Whitaker, Marketing Executive, at (513) 577-7699 or email at julie.whitaker@scouting.org.
