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First off, you seem to be going about this in entirely the wrong way you're doing it to win firneds and influence people? You also seem to have a twisted view of how such a group functions.I'm also puzzled why you seem to think you need to search out a corporate sponsor. Nothing of the sort should be even remotely involved in the operation of your Venture crew. Federal Law prohibits the use of the Boy Scouts 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status to generate income for a single unit for any activities. Furthermore, it is against BSA policy to endorse a business establishment or entity by promoting it to receive a financial benefit. Companies can donate money to councils, but not individual units through Friends of Scouting. Requests can be made to the council for additional support or funds through proper channels.There are plenty of valid fundraising methods that can raise a great deal of useful cash for crew activities that do not violate federal law or BSA policy. Rundraising product sales, car washes, rummage sales, and other services provided by your crew can raise a surprising amount of money, but the key is that the scouts have to earn it. The fundraiser is an activity in and of itself. Nothing comes for free. You'll also find that parks and rec businesses will often offer you discounts for coming in groups and being a nonprofit organization.As to drawing new scouts into your crew? You'll find that word of mouth is by far the most effective method of drawing new people to your program. Once families nearby start hearing about your week-long canoe excursions, whitewater rafting adventures, and climbing/bouldering trips, you'll start generating all the interest you need. Kids leap at opportunites for adventuresome activities like those, and parents love programs that include physical activity as well as safe and regulated environments.