Social Media Strategies for Non-Profits

Social Media has fundamentally altered how people interact, share, discuss and promote ideas, organizations and social causes. Every nonprofit should be using social media to raise critical funding and achieve the organizational mission. But how do you start?

In this workshop, you’ll learn:

• How social media sites work
• How social media differs from traditional media
• Strategies to make the most of your social media presence on the major channels
• Who should manage these programs
• How much time it will take
• When to hire someone
• How to measure impact

By the end of this workshop, you will be ready to make social media work more effectively for your non-profit.

Presented by Tony Ford.
Mr. Ford is the co-founder and COO of ArtFire.com. He leads operations, marketing, social media and development teams for ArtFire, and serves as principle consultant for several additional software and advertising firms. His current social media marketing and new media marketing methods yield more than 30 million brand impressions monthly for ArtFire.com. Tony holds an MBA in International Business and a BA in Communication and Public Affairs. He is also a Certified SCRUM Master, a 360 Leadership Coach and has extensive experience in Six Sigma process control, project management, new technology initiatives and new media marketing. Tony has worked as a non-profit executive director and in a consulting or leadership role with numerous organizations, including The Home Depot, Sony, Toys-R-Us, the University of Arizona. He has also served as an arts liaison to the Arizona State Legislature, with the US State Department as a media consultant, and currently as the emerging technology consulting expert for the Craft and Hobby Association of America.

Register for the Networking for Nonprofits event immediately following this workshop for networking opportunities and free refreshments!

Registration for this event is required. Register for this event online or call 520-791-4010

Urban Yarns @ the Library

Calling all downtown knitters and crocheters! Bring your hooks, needles, and lunches to Urban Yarns, an informal weekly gathering. Meet fellow fiber fanatics, peruse the library's latest fiber-themed books, and find inspiration for your next project.
For more information, call 791-4010. Note: No instruction is provided.

Websites about knitting, crocheting, and weaving.

• KnittingHelp.com
• Knitting Pattern Central
• Crochet Pattern Central
• Ravelry.com
• WeaveZine
• CraftLit: A Podcast for Crafters Who Love Books
• WeaveCast: A Podcast for Handweavers
• The Yarn Harlot
• Crochet Blogs

Networking for Non-Profits

Looking to make a connection or want to talk more about social media with your peers? Bring your business cards, brochures, and more to hand out to other nonprofit professionals. This informal networking time following the Social Media Strategies for Non-Profits workshop will allow you to meet and mingle with others working in the third sector. Light refreshments will be provided.
Note: You do not need to attend the Social Media Strategies for Non-Profits workshop to attend this workshop.

Registration for this event is required. Register for this event online or call 520-791-4010

Habitat for Humanity

Community Meeting. This is not a library-sponsored event and is subject to change without notice.

Family Storytime

Family Storytime is for all ages. It is an opportunity for parents to introduce their children to reading and language in a fun way.

Read to a Dog

Children are invited to read to a Certified Therapy Dog. One of the favorite things for the dog to do is listen to children read lots of stories. Reading to a dog or other pet can help new and reluctant readers gain confidence, increase important reading skills, and develop a love of reading.

Find out more about Read to a Dog.

Thinking of adopting a pet? Learn more at Pima Animal Care Center.

Friendship Force International

Community Meeting. This is not a library-sponsored event and is subject to change without notice.

Drop-in Job Help

Our computer instructor is available to answer any questions you might have on a wide variety of computer topics. Topics include resume writing, online job searching, email accounts, Internet searching and more. Signup is not required.

For more information, please call the Library Infoline 791-4010. The location of Main Library Job Help is in the second floor Catalina Room.

Individual Job Counseling

A job counselor from Career Services Unlimited will provide free, one-on-one career counseling on topics including resume writing, choosing a career, updating your interviewing, networking and job search skills, and more.

Walk-ins are welcome. No appointment is necessary, but sessions are limited to 30 minutes. For more information, please call Infoline at 791-4010.

Reading Partners

Reading Partners brings adult volunteers and children together to share their love of reading. Our trained Reading Partner Anita takes joy in reading stories one-on-one to your child during your visit to the library. They also welcome your child reading to them.

Reading Partners is generously supported by the Friends of the Pima County Public Library.

Homework Help

Free tutoring is available on site for all ages. Subjects include math, science, social studies and writing.

Also available: Connect to online Homework Help (2–11 pm every day except major holidays).

Little Heaven--The Human Rights Watch Film Festival

Community Meeting. This is not a library-sponsored event and is subject to change without notice.

Preschool Storytime

Designed for 3- to 5-year-olds and their parents or caregivers. Stories are longer than the Toddler Storytime and the activities are more complex. Children must be able to sit still for a longer period of time than during Toddler Storytime. Preschool Storytime is 30 to 45 minutes long.

Urban Yarns @ the Library

Calling all downtown knitters and crocheters! Bring your hooks, needles, and lunches to Urban Yarns, an informal weekly gathering. Meet fellow fiber fanatics, peruse the library's latest fiber-themed books, and find inspiration for your next project.
For more information, call 791-4010. Note: No instruction is provided.

Websites about knitting, crocheting, and weaving.

• KnittingHelp.com
• Knitting Pattern Central
• Crochet Pattern Central
• Ravelry.com
• WeaveZine
• CraftLit: A Podcast for Crafters Who Love Books
• WeaveCast: A Podcast for Handweavers
• The Yarn Harlot
• Crochet Blogs