The Blue Book of Basic Documents was recently updated by the National Board of Directors at its September 27, 2018 meeting. Girls undertaking Girl Scout Gold Award Take Action projects are now allowed to solicit for donations with permission from their council.
Addition to Policies/FUNDRAISING/SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS:
Adult members in their Girl Scout capacities may not solicit financial contributions for purposes other than Girl Scouting. Adults may engage in combined fundraising efforts authorized by the Girl Scout council and in which the local council is a beneficiary. Girl members may not engage in any direct solicitation for money except for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors, who may solicit philanthropic donations to their councils of cash or in-kind goods for Girl Scout Gold Award projects, provided they have secured prior written permission from their council’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Development Officer, or their designee. In addition, girls must abide by their own council’s policies and procedures with regard to this matter. The National CEO in consultation with the National Board Chair may give permission to raise money in times of a major national or international emergency, with prior written notice to the National Board. Councils will be notified of this action in writing.
You can view all modifications to Blue Books since 2006 by visiting the Blue Book Change Log.