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FRIENDS OF FIRELIGHT

MISSION

The Friends of Firelight (FoF) are volunteers and donors who serve as advocates and ambassadors for Firelight’s work with community groups serving children and families in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Friends of Firelight help advance our mission in a variety of ways, as their time and interests permit.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Friends of Firelight are asked to make an annual gift of $500 or more, if possible. Raising funds may also fulfill this requirement.

Friends are also asked to participate in one or more of the following activities, as their schedule allows:

Host a house party to introduce friends to Firelight’s programs and invite them to consider supporting Firelight.
With Firelight fundraising staff, participate in a review of potential donors to Firelight.
Designate Firelight as a “Cause” they support on Facebook.
Invite other Facebook friends to join as “Fans” of Firelight.
Attend a local Firelight event and invite others who may be interested in the program.
Provide feedback to Firelight staff on program and policy topics of interest.
Stop by the office to lend a hand to a variety of projects, ranging from assisting with fundraising campaigns to advocacy-related research and writing.
Introduce, as appropriate, prospective donors to Firelight staff and/or board members.
Recommend introductions via LinkedIn, if appropriate, for potential board members, donors, or volunteers.
Help recruit others to Friends of Firelight.

MEETINGS

Friends of Firelight are always invited to Firelight special events, but otherwise do not meet regularly unless they are members of a FoF group (see below).

Friends of Firelight who join before June 30, 2010 will be acknowledged as ‘Founding Members’.

FoF GROUPS

While FoF members can work alone and serve as powerful resources, groups are welcomed and encouraged. These can be students in a class or school working on a project like a walk-a-thon, friends getting together to hold a garage sale, or others interested in meeting other Friends of Firelight to work together.

Creativity and energy are key! Being a Friend of Firelight should be an energizing, fulfilling, and fun experience.

Past fundraising projects for Firelight include: bake sale, jewelry sale, cross-country bike ride sponsorship, and The Cradle Project.

K-12 Students and College Students:
Student groups are encouraged to contact Sarah Kerlin, Development Assistant, to discuss their ideas and what, if any, support they need to translate their ideas into practice.

SUPPORT

Later in 2010, Friends of Firelight will have special access on the Firelight Foundation website to submit news, stories, and ideas for helping Firelight. The Development Department is always glad to hear of your success stories and to provide you with the assistance you need. Please contact Sarah Kerlin, Development Assistant, at (831) 429-8750 or sarah@firelightfoundation.org.

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