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Firelight Foundation’s 2500 Likes In 5 Days Facebook Campaign

Thursday, September 1st, 2011

NCG member Firelight Foundation started an ambitious Facebook campaign this past Monday: a goal of 500 “Likes” in 5 Days.

For every new “Like” Firelight gets on their Facebook page within the 5 day time frame (deadline is now this Monday, September 5th), a Firelight donor has pledged to give $1 to support the foundation’s work in sub-Saharan Africa.

Firelight is using the campaign to build up their social media audience and to engage their current supporters.

“…If you haven’t already “Liked” us on Facebook, simply click this link, which will lead you to our page:

http://www.facebook.com/FirelightFoundation

If you already “Like” us on Facebook, please tell a friend about Firelight…”

The good news is (very good news) the campaign has been so successful that Firelight’s donor has issued a further challenge: 2,500 new “Likes” by this Monday for a total of $2,500.

Here’s what Firelight posted on their Facebook page yesterday:

“Our donor is so excited by our success that we’re now challenged to reach 2500 new Likes that’s $2500! Now we need 1691 Likes (we started at 826) to make it. If everyone reaches out to 2 more people, we’ll make it! We can do it with your help!”

Congrats to Firelight on their social media success! We’ll keep an eye on your Facebook status updates as the deadline approaches.

 

Firelight Foundation Awards $1.8 Million in Grants To 93 African Grassroots Groups

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

NCG member Firelight Foundation has announced that its Board of Directors has approved $1.8 million in grants that will support the work of 93 African organizations working to improve the lives of children, strengthen families and reinforce necessary community support.

“It’s really about engaging the community that makes the difference between great ideas and good intentions and successful, sustainable results. Firelight identifies the projects that not just help families survive, but help families provide and thrive,” said Kerry Olson, Firelight Board President and Founder.

Read the full press release online.

Global Philanthropy Insights From Firelight Executive Director

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Council on Foundations recently interviewed NCG member Peter Laugharn, Executive Director of the Firelight Foundation, to gain some of his insights on global philanthropy.

The interview covers:

  • differences between European and American philanthropy
  • what makes foundations unique
  • how foundations have evolved
  • how the Patriot Act has affected international grantmaking
  • advise for foundations interested in giving internationally

Read the full interview online.


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