A Jaws of Life Tool to Help Access Your Fundraising Potential

Public support of the Fire Service is often quite strong. It can be a humbling and energizing experience to have large percentages of a rural community attend a benefit meal hosted by the local fire department. The training and equipment those extra events support are critical to keep firefighter and public safety moving forward.

Supplemental fundraising for fire departments must exist because public funding will never be about to fully support their public safety missions. The passion those in the Fire Service have for their department's mission is nearly unsurpassed across any type of nonprofit work. Yet, fundraising is often perceived to be an F-word.  People assume it's the same thing as begging. A perception exists that too much time is involved. In short, unlocking a department's fundraising potential needs a jaws of life tool.

What ideas, tools and tips are available to capitalize on the passion that your members have for your mission? The most comprehensive, positive, and passionate book on this critical topic that I have come across in years is Fired Up Fundraising: Turn Board Passion Into Action. It's written by Gail Perry of Gail Perry & Associates. 

If you're an officer or fundraising chair for your department, I strongly recommend this great tool. You may purchase one for yourself through the Amazon Associates Affiliate Link below: