Nov 7, 2025
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Scout groups like the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts have long relied on fundraising to support their activities. From cookie sales to popcorn fundraisers, these programs are well known, but they don’t always maximize what troops take home.
More scout troops are turning to digital fundraising because it’s simpler to run and allows them to keep more of what they raise. With Teamfi, over 96% of funds stay with your troop—helping cover camp, gear, trips, and service projects without the hassle of traditional fundraisers.
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With no platform fees and higher return than product sales, Teamfi helps scout troops keep more of what they raise without adding extra work for Scoutmasters or parents.
With built-in group tracking for dens, patrols, and full troops, Teamfi makes it easy to organize your fundraiser and monitor participation across every level of your troop.
With everything managed online, Teamfi removes the need for order forms, cash collection, and product storage/delivery so your troop can focus on participation instead of logistics.
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Crowdfunding gives your troop a dedicated online scout fundraising page where supporters can donate directly to your cause. Share what your troop is raising money for, whether it's summer camp, new gear, travel, or service projects.
This interactive fundraiser uses a digital 31-day calendar where donors pick a date and give that amount. Scouts can share it with family and friends to quickly build momentum.
This type of fundraiser connects donations to a specific activity, challenge, or event. A-thons create an engaging fundraising experience while giving supporters a fun reason to participate and give.
How does digital fundraising compare to traditional scout fundraising?
Digital fundraising can help your scout group get a higher-yield on your fundraiser. For example, in a Girl Scout cookie sale fundraiser, of the $6 for a box of Girl Scout cookies, your troop gets $0.73, or just over 12%. For the Boy Scout or Scouting USA’s Popcorn Scout Fundraiser, the take-home for the troop is generally better with about 70% staying with local scouts; however, with Teamfi digital fundraising, over 96% of what you raise stays with your troop.
Can Scout group leaders track fundraising by den or patrol?
Yes! Fundraisers can be organized by dens, patrols, or the full troop. Using Teamfi's built in groups feature, fundraiser organizers can group their fundraiser's participants by any level. Whether you are working with Cub Scouts like Tigers and Webelos or a Scouts BSA troop, Scout troop leaders can track participation and results by group in one place.
How do scout troops raise money beyond popcorn and cookies?
While popcorn and cookie programs are well known, many scout troops are adding digital fundraisers to raise more. These allow troops to collect donations directly and keep more of what they raise compared to traditional product sales. Logistically, digital fundraising is also significantly easier with no inventory, shipping, or packaging necessary.
What do scout troops typically fundraise for?
Troops use scout fundraising money for many different purposes including: summer camp expenses, high adventure trips, uniforms, gear, troop activities, and service projects. Fundraising also helps reduce out-of-pocket costs for scout families which helps increase participation.
How can Scout troop leaders increase participation in a troop fundraiser?
Participation improves when scout fundraisers are organized by den or patrol, goals are clearly communicated, and scouts are encouraged to share. Friendly competition can help significantly! Incenties for participation can also be an effective tool in maximizing your scout fundraiser's effectiveness.
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