INVEST IN THE ADVENTURE
Give the Next Generation of Alaskans the Opportunity to Lead, Explore and Grow.
A first night under the stars.
A challenge they didn’t think they could overcome.
The first time someone trusted them to lead.
These are the moments that shape a young person.
Across Alaska, Scouting gives young people the opportunity to build confidence, learn practical skills, serve their communities, experience the outdoors, and discover what they are capable of.
But every Scouting adventure begins because someone made it possible.
YOUR GIFT CREATES OPPORTUNITY
The Experiences That Shape a Life
When you support the Great Alaska Council, you’re not simply giving to an organization.
You’re investing in young people.
Your support helps provide the camps, programs, equipment, volunteer resources, and opportunities that make Scouting possible across Alaska.
It helps keep Scouting within reach for families.
It strengthens local Scouting today.
And it helps ensure the adventure will still be here for the next generation.
Your investment today becomes their opportunity tomorrow.
Someone Made It Possible For You
If Scouting was part of your life, think about the people who made that experience possible.
Someone maintained the camp.
Someone bought the equipment.
Someone trained the leaders.
Someone helped pay the way.
Someone gave their time.
Someone invested in you.
Maybe today is your opportunity to do the same for someone else.
And even if you were never a Scout, you can help give Alaska’s young people something every community needs:
The opportunity to become confident, capable people prepared to lead and serve others.
Choose How You Want To Make a Difference
There are many ways to invest in the future of Scouting.
Give Where It's Needed Most
Friends of Scouting
Your unrestricted gift helps provide the resources needed to deliver Scouting throughout Alaska today.
Build the Future
Endowment Giving
Create lasting financial strength and help ensure Scouting remains available for generations to come. The James E. West fellowship program is designed to provide sustainable support to the council over time.
Leave Your Legacy
Estate & Planned Giving
Make Scouting part of your legacy through your will, trust, beneficiary designation, or other planned gift.
Multiply Your Impact
Employer Matching Gifts
Your employer may match your charitable contribution—sometimes doubling or even tripling the impact of your gift.
Invest In Something You're Passionate About
Major & Special Gifts
Make a significant investment in a camp, program, property, equipment need, or strategic priority that matters to you.
Why Invest In Scouting
Because Alaska needs young people who know how to lead.
Who can solve problems.
Who understand what it means to serve others.
Who are willing to take responsibility.
Who have experienced challenge, failure, teamwork, adventure, and success.
Scouting helps build those young people.
Your gift helps make sure they have the opportunity.
The Next Adventure Starts With You
Every generation of Scouts has benefited from people who believed the experience was worth investing in.
Now it’s our turn.
Give today. Build something that lasts. Leave a legacy. Multiply your impact. Or simply start a conversation with us about what matters most to you.