Ways to Donate to GSNI

Investing in Girl Scouts changes the world.

Your generous donation will have a profound impact on the lives of Girl Scouts, empowering them to embark on an exciting journey to discover and unleash their full potential. Start today!

Supporting Girl Scouts is an investment in creating a stronger and brighter community for all.

Your donation helps local Girl Scouts develop skills and confidence to become leaders, benefitting our community for every dollar you donate.

Other Ways to Donate

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We welcome you to personally deliver your donation to any of our four resource centers in Oswego, Rockford, or South Elgin. Click here to view our locations and current hours.

Please make checks payable to Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois and mail to:

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois
1886 Daimler Rd.
Rockford, IL 61112
Attn: Philanthropy

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Get in touch with GSNI at 1-844-476-4463 and ask to speak with our Philanthropy Specialist. You’ll make a meaningful impact by donating over the phone using your credit card. We are ready to assist you with any queries, help you initiate a pledge or monthly gift, or provide you with any necessary documents to ensure your giving experience is seamless.

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Make your gifts go twice as far! Your generous financial support of GSNI helps us deliver leadership programs, equip troop leaders to provide the best experience for Girl Scouts and inspire those in your neighborhood to make the world a better place. What if your donation could do even more? If your employer offers a matching gift to your donation, your contribution could double to help even more young people make wise choices through Girl Scouts.

Some employers will match your financial donation to a nonprofit, while others will provide funds for the hours you spend volunteering. Is your employer one of them? Ask your company or check out a list  here.

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Crypto Philanthropy is a new and thrilling fundraising avenue for nonprofit organizations like GSNI. With more than 300 million crypto users worldwide and the value of many cryptocurrencies rising, the crypto community can make a wide-reaching impact.

Donating from your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a smart and impactful way to give to GSNI. Giving from a DAF allows you to give flexibly, give more, and create legacy.

Why does GSNI accept cryptocurrency?

Crypto Philanthropy is a new fundraising avenue for nonprofit organizations like GSNI. With more than 300 million crypto users worldwide and the value of many cryptocurrencies rising, the crypto community can make a wide-reaching impact. GSNI has partnered with the Giving Block, a crypto donation solution, which provides an ecosystem for GSNI to fundraise Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, be found by crypto donors, receive funds instantly, and become part of a network of crypto media partners to support our Girl Scout mission.

Why does GSNI accept DAFs?

Donating from your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a smart and impactful way to give to GSNI. Giving from a DAF allows you to give flexibly, give more, and create legacy.

I need assistance with my donation. How can I get in touch?

Thank you for your interest in supporting GSNI. To contact us about donating, please send us an email at customercare@girlscoutsni.org with the subject line, 'Crypto Donation' or 'DAF Donation'.

Which cryptocurrencies do you accept?

We currently accept more than 100 cryptocurrencies, including: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), USD Coin (USD), Tether (USDT), XRP (XRP), Avalanche (AVAX), Samoyedcoin (SAMO), Galxe (GAL), STEPN (GMT), Tune.FM (JAM), Chiliz (CHZ), Qredo (QRDO), Polkadot (DOT), Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE), Shiba Inu (SHIB), Polygon (MATIC), Dai (DAI), Litecoin (LTC), ChainLink (LINK), Uniswap (UNI), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Decentraland (MANA), Filecoin (FIL), The Sandbox (SAND), ApeCoin (APE), Fantom (FTM), Axie Infinity Shards (AXS), Tezos (XTZ), Aave (AAVE), Zcash (ZEC), Maker (MKR), The Graph (GRT), Gala (GALA), Quant (QNT), Enjin Coin (ENJ), Loopring (LRC), Synthetix (SNX), Basic Attention Token (BAT), Curve Dao Token (CRV), Amp (AMP), Compound (COMP), Skale (SKL), PAX Gold (PAXG), yearn.finance (YFI), Ankr (ANKR), 0x (ZRX), Livepeer (LPT), Render Token (RNDR), Dogelon Mars (ELON), UMA (UMA), SushiSwap (SUSHI), Storj (STORJ), Ren (REN), Lido (LDO), Ethereum Name Service (ENS), Injective (INJ), Fetch.ai (FET), Orchid (OXT), API3 (API3), Mask Network (MASK), Somnium Space (CUBE), Gemini Dollar (GUSD) and more! We are continually in the process of adding support for new cryptocurrencies, so check back soon for more giving options.

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A gift in-kind, also known as an in-kind donation, refers to a non-cash donation of goods or services. Gifts in kind can include:

Food
Clothing
Equipment
Medical supplies
Furniture
Office equipment
Building materials
 Services like office space or administrative support
Gift cards or passes

Gifts in-kind can be a valuable way to provide Girl Scouts with everything they need, while also helping to put items that might otherwise be thrown away to good use. Donations may also be tax-deductible.

However, not all gifts in-kind are appropriate for tax receipts. For example, items of little value, such as hobby crafts or home baking, are not considered gifts in-kind for tax purposes. For information about whether your in-kind donation is tax-deductible, please contact fd@girlscoutsni.org.

If you want to verify the need for your in-kind donation, you may contact customercare@girlscoutsni.org.

Please complete this form to bring along with your donation to document your gift and receive a mailed receipt for your contribution.

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Join forces with Girl Scouts and become part of a thriving community dedicated to making a positive impact! As a sponsor, your organization can boost its brand, extend its influence, and receive public recognition by aligning with GSNI.

Assets your organization can access through GSNI sponsorship:

Logo Recognition ~ Our sponsors get the spotlight whether it's on our website, press releases, signage, newsletters, email, social media, or event materials.

Speaking Opportunities ~ Our sponsors have the opportunity to showcase their expertise by speaking at our events, hosting podcasts, giving live demonstrations, and engaging with our leadership team.

Direct Marketing ~ During our annual events, our sponsors have the opportunity to showcase their products and services while engaging with our membership directly.

Reach out to GSNI at 1-844-476-4463 and ask to speak with our Philanthropy Manager to discuss your organization's needs and get connected with a fantastic sponsorship opportunity!

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The Kelly McCleary Counselor-in-Training Registration Scholarship Fund

The Kelly McCleary Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Registration Scholarship Fund was established in 2026 by the McCleary family to support GSNI Girl Scouts in completing Counselor-in-Training 1 (CIT-1) and Counselor-in-Training 2 (CIT-2).

Kelly McCleary was a lifelong Girl Scout, Gold Award recipient, and dedicated volunteer who passed away in 2024. Her legacy as an educator, mentor, coach, and champion for girls lives on through this opportunity. She deeply believed in the power of the CIT program and the confidence, leadership, and service it inspires. GSNI is grateful to the McCleary family for honoring her memory through this meaningful scholarship.

CIT-1 sessions are a 13-day/12-night program for Girl Scouts entering grades 9–11. Participants develop leadership and outdoor skills while helping camp staff facilitate activities. CIT-2 sessions build on CIT-1 and focus on planning camp activities, learning camp administration, and advanced outdoor skill training for Girl Scouts in grades 10–12.

Through this scholarship, all fees for CIT-1 and CIT-2 are waived for eligible participants, making these leadership-building experiences accessible to more Girl Scouts across GSNI. No separate application is required. When a Girl Scout indicates interest in the CIT program on the camp registration form, the scholarship will automatically be applied.

Eligible Girl Scouts may receive one scholarship per year. Girl Scouts may receive scholarships for both CIT-1 and CIT-2 programs but not in the same year. All applicants will receive the CIT-1 or CIT-2 registration scholarship, so long as funds are available. Families may choose to waive the scholarship or contribute to the fund to support future participants.

This scholarship is more than financial support—it’s an investment in the next generation of leaders. By removing barriers to participation, we are expanding access to transformative Girl Scout experiences and honoring a legacy rooted in service, generosity, and belief in every Girl Scout’s potential.

Initial funding comes from memorial and tribute gifts made in Kelly’s honor, with additional support welcomed to sustain the program for years to come. Make a direct donation to the Kelly McCleary Counselor-in-Training Registration Scholarship Fund in any amount on our website here.

For more information on CIT programs or ways to contribute to this fund, please contact customercare@girlscoutsni.org.

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You believe in the power of Girl Scouts!

Create your legacy with a planned gift.

Did you know that the very first planned gift in the Girl Scout Movement was made by our founder, Juliette Gordon Low? She transformed the carriage house of her home into the very first Girl Scout national headquarters and generously gifted the property to Girl Scouts in her will. You can carry on her incredible legacy by making GSNI a beneficiary of your estate plans and becoming a member of GSNI’s Juliette Gordon Low Society. Join us in honoring Juliette's vision and passion for empowering the Girl Scouts of today and tomorrow!

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Making a planned gift  to Girl Scouts can include naming GSNI as the beneficiary of any of the following:

Will
Retirement plan
Charitable gift annuity
Living trust
Donor-advised fund
Life insurance policy
Charitable remainder trust
Charitable lead trust
Remainder gift of real estate
Any other gift that benefits Girl Scouts in the future

Get ready to embark on an amazing journey by making a meaningful investment in the future of Girl Scouts. Contact us at fd@girlscoutsni.org to make your commitment and become part of something incredible today!

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The Juliette Gordon Low Society is a special group of friends who have committed to passing on their legacy to the next generation. You can join us by including a gift for Girl Scouts in your will, trust, or other accounts, and make a lasting impact for years to come.

As a member of the Juliette Gordon Low Society, you will receive:

Recognition as a member of the Society
Invitations to special events hosted by Girl Scouts
Updates about the work of Girl Scouts, nationwide and in your community
The joy of knowing that your gift will impact girls for future generations

If you've already decided to include a Girl Scout organization in your estate plans, we'd love to hear from you at fd@girlscoutsni.org. We would like to recognize you for your generosity with our other Juliette Gordon Low Society members. Let us know so we can recognize and thank you for your incredible support!

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Juliette Gordon Low Society Members

Listed here and updated yearly.

Become a high-impact member of the Leadership Circle

By joining the Leadership Circle, you are not only supporting the development of Girl Scouts’ leadership skills but also championing the improvement of their mental health, reinforcing their commitment to justice and fairness, and igniting their passion for learning and education. Your annual contribution of at least $1,000 will empower young people to dream big, make a positive impact, and take charge within and beyond the Girl Scout community.

As a Leadership Circle donor, you'll receive personalized communications from GSNI and exclusive invitations to events. Your generous support truly makes an impact and contributes to the advancement of the Girl Scout Movement.

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GSNI Leadership Circle Members

Members listed here and updated yearly!