Failing to Fund — Emergency Medical Services (EMSResponder.com)

Failing to Fund — Emergency Medical Services (EMSResponder.com): "Failing to Fund
Front-Line Leadership
By Debbie McDowell, MSA, EMT-P

American individuals, estates, foundations and corporations gave an estimated $240.72 billion to charitable causes in 2003, according to the Giving USA 2004 report of the American Association of Fundraising Counsel. Of that money, foundations gave $26.30 billion, representing 10.9% of all contributions to charitable organizations in 2003. Have you ever wondered how to get some of that money for your organization? This article will tell you what to do and what not to do to help your organization get a piece of the pie."