Male Donors Step Up to Support the Next Generation of Girl Leaders

September 15, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
contact: Leslie Gilliam, lgilliam@gsgatl.org 202-262-5744

Male Donors Step Up to Support the Next Generation of Girl Leaders
New Initiative Mobilizes Male Allies to Close Gender Funding Gap

ATLANTA — Sept. 15, 2025 — Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta announced today the launch of its funding initiative, Green Tie Guys, to engage men in the support of Atlanta area girls. At a time when girl-serving organizations receive less than 3% of total donations, the need is greater than ever.

Individuals can support by either making a recurring or one-time tax-deductible donation through the Green Tie Guys donation webpage.

This is more than a fundraiser; it’s a statement to every Girl Scout that men in our community believe in her, invest in her, and want to see her succeed. Together, these leaders are raising critical support for:

Girl Scout signature programs such as STEM Expo, the region's largest science event for girls
Financial aid to ensure every girl, regardless of her financial situation, can experience this 100+ year leadership development program
Life-changing experiences that help her discover her strengths and build her confidence, including outdoor adventures at one of our three resident camps and badge programs such as the recent Body Positivity and Financial Literacy badges

“Every dollar given by a father, mentor, colleague, or community leader sends a clear message: we believe in you, we see your potential, and we’re investing in your future. That kind of support is not only powerful, it’s transformative,” said Jai Ferrell, CEO of Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta.

2025 Green Tie Guy Ambassadors:

Jay Bailey, president and CEO, H.J. Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs
David Bouchard, partner, Finch McCranie LLP
Conroy Boxhill, North American president, Porter Novelli
Kirk Brown, chief development and communications officer, Ron Clark Academy
Brandon Butler, founder, Butter.ATL
Jerry Clark, founder, 1972 Entertainment Music Consulting
Greg Cohen, group senior director, Smurfit Westrock
TJ Ferguson, city councilman, City of Mableton

Andre Greenwood, vice president and general manager, Gainwell Technologies
Jamar Jeffers, chief development officer, Mercy Care
Satchel Jester, creative director, So Atlanta Scene
Anthony Joiner, founder, Blooksy
Robbie Kamerschen, shareholder, Greenberg Traurig LLP
Eric Mai, director of enterprise risk management, Delta Air Lines
Quincy Springs, owner and operator, Chick-fil-A Vine City
Ryan Stewart, co-owner, Stewart Media & Entertainment
Eric Thornton, president, FirmCare Life Sharing

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About Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta
Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta serves more than 33,000 girl and adult members from 34 counties across Georgia and southern Tennessee.

Through Girl Scouting, girls of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges, whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their hiking boots, make their first best friends or explore a career.

Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and alum, Girl Scouts lead the way on the issues most important to them. Learn more at www.girlscoutsatl.org.