Entrepreneurship

To help you better manage the 2025 Girl Scout Cookie Program we have consolidated all of the resources you will need into your Troop, Service Unit, and Family Cookie Program Guides. Troop Cookie Chair Program GuideService Unit Cookie Program GuideFamily Cookie Program Guide Cookie LingoCookie Program FAQCouncil Credit Information Key Program DatesTrainingCare to ShareMarketing MaterialsCookie […]

Here are some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the Girl Scout Cookie Program. If youhave additional questions, email info@gsnorcal.org or call the Cookie Hotline at 510-995-2900 Scroll through the questions below or jump to a topic below: General What do I do if someone steals money or cookies?Complete and submit the Incident Report Form and/or […]

Here are some key points to consider when allocating Care to Share donation packages in our new inventory management system, Smart Cookies. This article aims to clarify common misconceptions and provide clear instructions. Specifically, it covers: When & Where to Allocate Care to Share in Smart Cookies When a customer orders Care to Share donations […]

Girl Scout Cookie Training for Troop Cookie Chairs can be found on your Home page in gsLearn, in either the “Not Started” or “In Progress” tabs. For assistance with finding and logging into gsLearn, check out the article Where to find gsLearn. Access to Smart Cookies is only granted once the appropriate cookie training for your role is […]

The 2024 Fall Product Program runs from September 18 – October 29. Participation in this Fall Program prepares Girl Scouts and Troops for success in the Girl Scout Cookie Program. Plan to join us for Fall Product Program season, where Girl Scouts can offer tasty snacks and a full array of magazines for friends and […]

August 16: Service Unit Training September 6: Troop Training 30: Program begins | launch emails sent to entrepreneurs  October 15: Girl-delivered and order card end date | Final day to place order card orders in M2 27: Service Unit product deliveries begin November 12: Program ends 15: Rewards choices due in M2 21: ACH for […]

Fall Take Action Project The Fall Take Action Program isn’t just about Girl Scout entrepreneurs, or learning how to run a small business. Girl Scouts every year put their earnings towards an endangered species that could use some  special support! Join your fellow GSNorCal entrepreneurs in partnering with Friends of Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge […]

On the second page of the Troop Finance Report  “Troop Income” Fall Take Action Program Profit – The amount shown as Troop Proceeds on your final report from M2 Cookie Product Program Profit – The amount shown in ebudde on the ‘Sales Report’ tab in the section next to the field “Troop Proceeds” NEVER – enter money collected […]