From Service to Legacy: Building Nonprofit Foundations for Agencies

Across the country, 9-1-1 centers are discovering new ways to serve their communities beyond emergency response. Many agencies are forming nonprofit foundations to fund wellness programs, advanced training, community outreach, and public education initiatives.

From Service to Legacy: Building Nonprofit Foundations for Agencies guides ECC leaders and community partners through every step of establishing and sustaining a nonprofit arm—from concept to compliance. Participants will explore organizational structure, legal requirements, board development, and fundraising strategies that ensure long-term impact.

By the end of this course, attendees will leave with a roadmap for transforming great ideas into sustainable, mission-driven foundations that expand their center’s reach and legacy.