Fundraising projects are very important to a group's ability to raise funds for special activities, camping trips, equipment purchases, etc. A fund raiser can be very educational for youth as well, teaching them values of hard work, economics, financial management, and budgeting.Scout fundraisers must be approved before they are started. The following are general guidelines for fundraising projects:

• Units cannot solicit direct monetary contributions.
• Fund raisers cannot involve gambling (e.g. raffles) or conflict with local ordinances.
• Avoid conflicts with goods and service provided by local businesses.
• The service or product offered should be worth the amount paid.
• Do not enter a fundraising contract that could bind the Chartered Organization, Council, or BSA.
• Do not interfere with the territory of another unit.
• Avoid holding fundraiser during times that conflict with community, council, or other fundraising drives.
• See the second page of the BSA Unit Money Earning application for more specific guidelines to help you select a fundraiser.