Recognizing Relationships… Not Transactions

In  Scouting, our donors  are mothers, fathers, and grandparents who have seen how Scouting has impacted the lives of their loved ones.  They are boys who have grown into men of achievement, having stood on the positive character building attributes of Scouting.  The desire to recognize hard work and achievement extends to our donors as well.

The Second Century Society, SCS, is the Boy Scouts of America’s national social organization of individuals, families, foundations, and corporations stewarded by key volunteers and implemented by the Boy Scouts of America National Foundation. Established in 2011, SCS, is designed to replace the 1910 Society and Founders Circle as the way to recognize Scouting’s major donors at both the local and national levels.   Qualifying gifts to be recognized as a Second Century Society member  have a broader definition than Scouting’s major gift recognition in the past.  These gifts include an outright gift of $25,000 or more payable over five years, or a deferred gift of $100,000 or more to a local council, the Boy Scouts of America Foundation, high-adventure base or any Scouting entity for operating, capital, or endowment.

Local Council Donor Recognition Resources
Major Gifts Recognition Brochure

How to Use:  Place at your recognition dinners or anywhere you have gatherings of donors or potential donors.  Piece provides a description of the Second Century Society and encouragement to self identify for recognition.  Please contact Supply at 1.800.323.0732 to order this item, SKU # 634194.

Second Century Society Overview for Councils

How to Use: Helpful to educate and encourage board members and staff  to steward major donors through the Second Century Society.

Recognition Levels

Who in your council has given a gift between $25K-$99,999 outright or payable over 5 years?

Second Century Society | $25,000 – $99,999

The Gift

Qualifying gifts to be recognized as a Second Century Society member at this level include an outright gift of $25,000 or more payable over five years, or a deferred gift of $100,000 or more to a local council, the Boy Scouts of America Foundation, high-adventure base or any Scouting entity for operating, capital, or endowment.

The Process

Donors and/or local council staff can download and fill out the SCS application and return it to their local council.  The pin and certificate are ordered through BSA Supply by calling 1-800-323-0732. The donor is then recognized as a new member of the Second Century Society in your council.


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As a Member…

Download Second Century Society Application for Local Recognition

Stewardship Tip: Put the Second Century Society Application on your desktop to use as needed.  You can also put it on your website for donors to use.

Who in your council has given a gift of at least $100,000?

Second Century Society | $100,000 and up

The Gift

Qualifying gifts to be recognized as a Second Century Society member at these levels include an outright or deferred  gift of $100,000 or more payable over five years,  to a local council, the Boy Scouts of America Foundation, high-adventure base or any Scouting entity for operating, capital, or endowment. Donors at this level are recognized at the national level.

The Process

Donors and/or  local council staff can fill out the online “SCS application.” It will automatically be sent to the BSA Foundation. Donors at these levels are recognized nationally by the BSA Foundation on behalf of the Boy Scouts of America.  Fill out the “Recognition Item” order form to receive your certificate from the Foundation. If you would like the pin and additional recognition items, these can also be ordered by filling out the online  “Recognition Item” form for additional cost. The form directs automatically to the BSA Foundation.  Contact diane.smith@scouting.org with questions.

As a member…

Online SCS Application Online Second Century Recognition Item Order Form
Recognition Items

$100,000-$499,999

"Men of Tomorrow" 8x10 Rockwell Print

“Men of Tomorrow” 8×10 Rockwell Print

SCS Glasses

SCS Glass Set


$500,000-$999,999

“Adventure Trail” 11×14 Rockwell Print

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SCS Etched Nambe Bread Tray


$1,000,000 and up

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SCS Etched Waterford Bowl

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“The Right Way” 16×20 Rockwell Print

Higher Levels may choose items from lower levels

Online Second Century Society Application

Once you have completed your application, you may fill out the Second Century Society Order form. You may submit online or fill out the PDF and email to diane.smith@scouting.org.

Download Second Century Recognition Item Order Form PDF Submit Second Century Recognition Item Order Form Online