Support Scouting
When you give to the Cape Fear Council, Scouting America, you invest in the future of local youth. Every dollar you contribute helps prepare young people to lead with character, confidence, and compassion right here in southeastern North Carolina.
Your support makes Scouting possible for thousands of youth each year. Because the annual membership fee paid by families goes directly to the National Service Center for registration, our local programs, camps, and outreach are sustained almost entirely by the generosity of donors, community partners, and friends like you.
Where Your Gift Goes
Every gift, large or small, makes a difference. Nearly 89% of our council’s operating budget comes from community support through our Investment in Character campaign, businesses, product sales, grants, and special events.
Your contribution directly supports:
- Camp Bowers and Camp McNeill, our premier outdoor adventure properties
- Financial assistance and camp scholarships for families in need
- Accident and liability insurance to keep youth and leaders safe
- College scholarships and leadership development programs for Scouts
- Trained district executives who serve and support every local unit
- Maintenance of our Scout Service Center, where Scouting resources come to life
Every dollar stays local ensuring youth in the Cape Fear Council have access to safe, high-quality, and life-changing Scouting experiences.
The True Cost of Scouting
Running a quality Scouting program requires year-round investment in facilities, safety, training, and leadership. The Cape Fear Council provides the backbone of support that allows each unit to focus on delivering adventure, learning, and service.
To see how your support makes a difference, explore these resources:
THE SCOUTING ICEBERG - WHAT YOUR GIFT SUPPORTS
PREPARED: MORE THAN A MOTTO - THE IMPACT OF SCOUTING
Ways to Give
Make a Gift Online - It’s easy to make a secure donation right now.
Donate Online
Matching Gifts - Does your employer match donations or volunteer hours?
Double your impact! Contact us to learn how your company can support Scouting.
Product Sales - Scouts help fund their own adventures through annual product sales including popcorn, nuts, and meat sticks. These sales teach entrepreneurship, teamwork, and responsibility while helping send Scouts to camp. Learn more here.
Special Events - Join us for one of our signature fundraising events that make Scouting possible across the Cape Fear region:
- Cape Fear Council - Scouting America Ron Carroll Memorial Golf Tournament at Sandpipe Bay
- Cape Fear Golf Invitational at River Landing
- Cape Fear Sporting Clays Invitational at Sanctum 1791
Your Impact
Your gift directly shapes lives. The Cape Fear Council proudly serves thousands of youth across Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, Pender, Robeson, and Scotland counties, helping them discover adventure, learn new skills, and build friendships that last a lifetime.
Scouting works - research proves it
A three-year study by Tufts University found that Scouts are significantly more likely than non-Scouts to:
- Embrace values like helping others and doing the right thing
- Develop stronger character, leadership, and social skills
- Be more hopeful, helpful, kind, and trustworthy
The longer a child participates in Scouting, the greater the positive impact.
Together, We Build the Future
Your support of the Cape Fear Council ensures that every young person has the chance to experience Scouting, regardless of financial circumstance. Together, we’re preparing a new generation of leaders—one Scout at a time.
Give today. Change a life forever.