Daniel Webster Council, BSA

January 1, 2023

NH Business Review Staff,

2023 Goals:

The Daniel Webster Council’s goals are to attract new volunteers and raise funds to provide programs to more young boys and girls in NH. Providing activities in person and virtually to promote adventure, leadership skills and workforce development opportunities that foster healthy choices, character and leadership to prepare for life.

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America, Daniel Webster Council, is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

Top Funding Sources:

Activities……51,621………1.54%
Friends of Scouting (Net) ……301,659…… 9.00%
Special Events (Net) ……69,055…… 2.06%
Foundations…… 158,593…… 4.73%
United Way…… 14,466 0.43%
Sale of Supplies (Net)…… 3,401…… 0.10%
Product Sales (Net)…… 148,403…… 4.44%
Investment Income…… 350,460…… 10.46%
Camping…… 1,261,080…… 37.62%
Legacies ……78,006 ……2.33%
Other…… 62,446…… 1.86%
Government Grants ……844,050…… 25.28%
Project Sales ……8,133 ……0.24%
Total Income ……3,351,773 ……100.00%
Year Established: 1906

Employees: 13 year-round staff & 105 seasonal staff

Annual Revenue: $2,939,460

Service Locations:

The Daniel Webster Council partners with community organizations to serve over 3,000 Scouts across the State of New Hampshire at over 350 program sites.

Contact:

Bianka Cullen
Development Director
Daniel Webster Council, BSA
Development@NHScouting.org
1500 Bodwell Rd., Manchester, NH 03109
603-625-6431
www.nhscouting.org

Fundraising Events:

The Daniel Webster Council hosts events across New Hampshire to raise awareness and resources to support scouting every year. Our signature event, the Distinguished Citizen Award Reception, honors an individual and/or corporation making a positive impact for youth and families. In addition, our calendar of statewide events includes Winni Derby (fishing tournament on Lake Winni), Cross Insurance Golf Classic, Women in Leadership Event, and Good Scout Luncheons designed to recognize leaders throughout NH and fund scouting programs. Our units host several fundraisers to supplement cost including popcorn and maple syrup sales. To see upcoming events, go to http://nhscouting.org/donate/special-events.

Giving Opportunities:

It’s easy to give the adventure of Scouting to youth in New Hampshire! Our donors give in many ways to support positive youth development, and you can, too. In addition to attending or sponsoring special events outlined above, you can give to our Annual “Friends of Scouting” Appeal to support daily operations, make a single or multi-year significant gift, help a specific program, camp property or Scouting event; or make a planned gift. For more information, contact Bianka Cullen at development@nhscouting.org. In addition, you can visit nhscouting.org to make or pledge a donation and learn more about NH Scouting Adventures.

Volunteer Opportunities:

The Daniel Webster Council exists to support volunteers in delivering youth programs of the Boy Scouts of America. Over 3,000 adult volunteers serve in various ways, from office work to trail building, from board governance to Cubmaster, from putting up tents to raising money. Volunteer opportunities are as varied as our programs, and receive practical training on youth development, program delivery, youth protection and outdoor safety. If you would like to volunteer, contact info@nhscouting.org.