BY GIRLS, FOR GIRLS 2020-2021 BOARD PROSPECTUS
Our vision: a New York City in which every girl feels empowered to lead in her community, the workplace, and the world.
Our mission: to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Dear Friend, WE ARE PLEASED TO SHARE OUR BOARD PROSPECTUS. It highlights our work on behalf of the over 38,000 girls we serve in every zip code of our great city and outlines the ways our board members provide leadership in making a difference for girls in New York City. Our council represents the deep racial, socio-economic, and religious diversity of New York City. 70% of the girls we serve are from low-to-moderate income families, and through fundraising efforts we ensure cost is never a barrier for a girl’s participation. Since launching troops in Harlem and Woodhaven in 1931, we have served over 5 million girls in New York City. One of the main reasons girls and families continue to choose Girl Scouts is the relevance of our programs. Girl Scouting provides girls with mentorship and guidance, exposes them to successful female leaders across varied industries, shows girls they are powerful by focusing on their passions, and helps them see the ways they can make a difference in their community. The very definition of community is being challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic, and Girl Scouting in New York City is more important now than ever. We recognize the need to provide girls with the consistency, stability, and sense of belonging that girls and their families need during this time. During the COVID-19 pandemic we pivoted our work to a virtual platform, by creating The Virtual Girl Scout Leadership Experience and Virtual Summer Camps. We have created a variety of opportunities for Girl Scout troops to meet online - ensuring girls stay actively involved and connected. Since launching in March 2020, we have delivered our new virtual programs to thousands of girls in NYC, resulting in over 25,000 virtual engagements online. Throughout our history we have acted to counter racism, and in the fall of 2020 anti-bias and anti-racism training will be mandatory for board members, troop leaders, and staff members. For many girls of color, LGBTQIA+ girls, and girls from other marginalized groups, Girl Scouts has been a safe haven and a welcoming community, and we pledge to never stop working to create the just and equitable world that every girl, and all of us, deserve. We are laser focused on our vision – a New York City in which every girl feels empowered to lead in her community, in the workplace, and in the world. As you read through this document, you will see the investments we are making in girls. Serving on our board will give you an opportunity to contribute your expertise and help us further advance this critical work. We invite you to give thoughtful consideration to joining our board. It is a unique opportunity to share in the joy of shaping the next generation of women leaders in our city. Thank you. Yours in Girl Scouting, Stephanie Schnabel Board President
Caitlin Pincus Chair, Board Development Committee
Success Starts Here GIRL SCOUTS IS THE OLDEST AND LARGEST ORGANIZATION dedicated to creating women leaders with an estimated 59 million living alumnae. Today there are 2.5 million Girl Scouts – 1.7 millon girl members and 750,000 adult members who primarily work as volunteers. In 2020, over 10,000 Girl Scouts in NYC participated in staff-led programs focused on STEM, Business and Entrepreneurship, Leadership Development, or the Great Outdoors. Women who were Girl Scouts are more likely to:
From as early as kindergarten, girls get the opportunity to stand up, speak up, and take the lead, like when our Daisy Girl Scout addressed the crowd at our Annual Meeting!
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Be committed to community service and volunteerism and make charitable donations.
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Be civically engaged and vote.
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Have higher household incomes.
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Have achieved higher levels of undergraduate and post graduate degrees.
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Have higher self-confidence and feel optimistic about their futures.
Sometimes encouragement from a fellow Girl Scout is all you need to climb a mountain, or in this case, the rock wall at Camp Kaufmann.
Investing in Girl’s Futures WE ARE INVESTING IN THE GIRLS WE SERVE IN NEW YORK CITY – and those who will follow – thanks to many generous individuals and institutions. The support of our Board of Directors is a critical element to ensuring that girls are prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities of the 21st Century. In addition to offering NYC girls the Girl Scout troop experience, recent investments and initiatives include:
• T he Leadership Institute provides middle and high school aged girls with 21st century leadership skills and subject-specific knowledge and experiences that will help girls reshape their views on leadership and about their own potential in order to transform into powerful agents of change, while equipping them to succeed in school and their future careers.
• T roop 6000 is the first Girl Scout program specially designed to serve the thousands of girls currently living in the New York City homeless shelter system. Each week, Troop 6000 meets in shelters across the city, led by trained troop leaders – including mothers also living in the shelter. For girls living in shelters, Girl Scouting means consistency: a weekly meeting where each girl knows she’ll have a snack, try new things, learn, and have fun. In FY20, Troop 6000 served over 500 NYC girls.
• C ybersecurity and Digital Skills Programs at Girl Scouts were designed to serve the evolving needs of New York City’s girls and New York City’s workforce. With the goal of encouraging girls to consider careers that require STEM skills, this program ensures girls have the tools and knowledge they need to safely navigate our increasingly tech-driven world. Girls will learn how to protect themselves, their identity, and data as they develop essential cybersecurity skills.
• A nti-Racist and Anti-Bias Training: We teach girls to lead by example, and to that end, we are committed to doing the work necessary to become an anti-racist organization. We are working to partner with experts in the areas of race, inclusion, and equity to provide training to our staff, board, and volunteers.
• C amp Kaufmann: The camp experience is an essential part of Girl Scouting – and as the only Girl Scout council in the nation serving a 100% urban population, we prioritize offering high quality outdoor education opportunities to New York City girls. We recently upgraded and enhanced facilities at our 425-acre Camp Kaufmann in Dutchess County, including the construction of a new swimming pool. For many of the girls we serve, visiting Camp Kaufmann is often their first time leaving the city and half of the girls arrive not knowing how to swim.
AT-A-GLANCE DEMOGRAPHIC INFO ON MEMBERSHIP By Race: Asian/Pacific Islander
Other/ Multiple
7%
22%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
1% Black/ African American
White
42%
In addition, 20% of girls self-identify as Hispanic/Latina.
28%
Girls in Troops by Borough:
By Girl Scout Level:
AMBASSADOR 2%
SENIOR 4%
CADETTE 15%
2,510 13%
DAISY 26%
5,302 27%
JUNIOR 24%
4,381 23%
BROWNIE 30%
3,6 39 1
9%
3,526 18%
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38,000+ girls served in New York City.
GSGNY is currently the fastest growing Girl Scout Council in the nation.
70%
of the girls we serve come from low to moderateincome families.
1,500
7,249
girls and women served in Troop 6000 in NYC homeless shelters since 2017.
volunteers delivered over 90% of all Girl Scout programming in NYC.
70,000+
boxes of cookies distributed to healthcare workers and their families during COVID-19.
195
girls participated in virtual Summer Camp in 2020.
204
girls participated in GSGNY’s Leadership Institute.
100%
of girls live in an urban environment. GSGNY is the only allurban Girl Scout Council in the nation.
To forge a path of success that will last a lifetime, opportunities must be equitable. Our Urban Day Camp reinforces environmental stewardship, scientific concepts, learning and reading, and developing invaluable skills - keeping girls engaged and connected during the summer months of the year.
Make a Difference AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER NEW YORK you will make a difference in the lives of New York City girls. You will help open doors to new experiences that build courage, confidence, and character, and help girls develop the leadership skills that will set them on the path of success that will last a lifetime. Board Guidelines The Board of Directors provides strategic leadership to the Council and monitors it activities and finances to ensure that resources are effectively managed. The Board is comprised of individuals who have a wide variety of professional experiences and represent the diverse NYC communities the council serves. As a member of the Board, you will help expand the Girl Scout circle of friends and supporters, bringing additional visibility and funds to Girl Scouting. Board Members also participate in hands-on opportunities to contribute to the mission and vision of the Girl Scouts by lending their time and expertise and to grow meaningful relationships with fellow passionate and actively engaged Board Members. The full board meets quarterly and operates within various committees including Executive, Audit, Board Development, Fund Development, Strategic Planning and Special Events. In addition, ad hoc committees are formed occasionally to address specific initiatives.
Board Responsibilities PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN MAKING GIRLS AND GIRL SCOUTING IN NEW YORK CITY A PHILANTHROPIC PRIORITY. In order to achieve our exciting vision, the Council seeks board candidates who have a strong interest in helping to advance our mission and vision and the ability to make Girl Scouts of Greater New York one of your top three priorities when it comes to your own philanthropy. An engaged board is critical to the council’s success in achieving its Mission and Vision. There are many important ways that board members can positively impact the Girl Scouts. This policy addresses just one component of the impact that board members can have. In recent years, we have increasingly relied on fundraising to meet the financial costs of serving an increasing number of NYC girls with the innovative programming they need to meet the challenges of the rapidly changing world they inhabit. Philanthropic revenues provide between 50-60% of the total annual revenues of the Girl Scouts of Greater New York. “Give/Get” a minimum of $25,000 annually for the Council, which includes: Board members are expected to participate in all the following ways with a goal of generating $25,000 or more per board member for contributed revenue for the council each year. Council staff and fellow board members are available to collaborate on individual give/get plans to maximize fundraising success. • $ 5,000 minimum personal unrestricted annual gift. All non-field representative board members are expected to make a personal unrestricted gift to GSGNY at a minimum level of $5,000. Exceptions are at the sole discretion of the Board President. • S upport both major events each year. All board members are expected to support the Women of Distinction Breakfast and Gold Achievement Gala. Employer/company sponsorship and payment is acceptable. Support may include purchase of tickets or tables, sponsorships, auction purchases by self and guests, obtaining honorees, etc. • S pecial events are an opportunity for board members to serve as ambassadors of GSGNY, introducing individuals and organizations to our mission, vision, programs, and the girls we serve. Board members should make every effort to attend, meet and greet prospects, and engage their networks. • T ap personal and professional networks to develop prospective donor relationships. All Board members are expected to engage their networks to raise funds. This is frequently best accomplished by developing and executing a personal plan with the support of the Vice President of Advancement, CEO, and/or fellow Board members such as members of the Fund Development Committee or Campaign Committee who can help with strategies, preparing for meetings, communications, etc. • S upport special/capital campaigns. In addition, all Board members are expected to make a personally significant contribution to any special or capital campaign undertaken by GSGNY and work with campaign leadership to inspire giving from their networks.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2020-2021
Rhonda Boston Retired Officer New York State Supreme Court and Girl Scout Volunteer Kim Bourne CEO and Financial Advisory Playfair Planning Services Brittany Bragg Principal Crown Acquisitions Stephanie R. Breslow Partner Schulte Roth & Zabel Florence Buckley Girl Scout Volunteer Michelle R. Clayman Founder, Managing Partner, and CEO New Amsterdam Partners LLC Sarah E. Cogan Retired Partner Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP Barbara J. Cooperman Board Director, Advisor, and Chief Marketing Executive Lynda Davey Co-Founder and CEO Avalon Group Ltd.
Todd Guenther Managing Director and Co-Head of Global Infrastructure Citigroup Amy Hart Monique Herena Chief Colleague Experience Officer American Express Samantha Kappagoda Co-Managing Member, Numerati Partners; Chief Economist Risk Economics Randi Liodice President & Chief Strategy Officer Kaplow Communications Sang Lee Chief Executive Officer, Volta Talent Strategies Founder and Owner SJL Attorney Search LLC Dawn McEvoy Accountant Manager Montefiore Medical Center Lindsay McKenna Carlson Partner McKinsey & Company Alyssa Moeder Managing Director – Investments Merrill Lynch Private Banking and Investment Group Martha Monserrate CEO and Founder Environmental Excellence
Robert Ouimette Attorney Amanda N. Persaud Partner Ropes & Gray Caitlin Pincus Former Chief Administrative and External Relations Officer PGIM Menna Samaha Senior Vice President of Strategy Madison Avenue Partners, LP Stephanie K. Schnabel Principal, Head of Corporate Development KPMG LLP Patrice A. Tanaka Founder & Chief Joy Officer Joyful Planet Kerry A. Tatlock Senior Vice President, Global Marketing Partnerships, National Basketball Association Davia Temin President, CEO, & Founder Temin and Company Belanne Ungarelli Partner PwC Marty Willis Chief Marketing Officer Nuveen Suzanne Yadav Philanthropist and Girl Scout Volunteer
Through STEM & Robotics, our Girl Scouts get hands-on experience coding robots, then feel the joy when they see all of their hard work paid off!
PRESIDENTS EMERITAE Nicolette P. Bingham Carmen Dubroc Lynn A. Foster Edina Jennison Rose M. Littlejohn Susan Nitze Mary S. Phipps Patricia Stensrud
The Girl Scout Promise On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law.
The Girl Scout Law I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.
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