Tune
In To Kids
Contact Information
Jody
Ruggiero
President and Founder
775-772-2711
ruggieroj@charter.net
10580 N. McCarran Blvd, #115
Reno,
NV 89503
Social
Media: Website, Facebook,
Twitter
Comment: Facebook
and Twitter are usednot only to disseminate information about the the
activities of Tune In To Kids, but also to share news stories related to media
and the latest research on the effects of digital media on children and
families. The update of o
Organization Information
Mission: Tune
In To Kids is a year long calendar of activities designed to encourage positive
parent-child interaction, promote healthy lifestyles for children, and provide
tools to help create positive media environments. Parents need help today
because kids use screen media (TV, computer and video games, DVD’s, etc.)
approximately 53 hours per week!
Sector(s):
Service
Area: Northern Nevada
501c(3) Organization? Yes
Founded: Officially,
Oct. 2008-but in actuality Jan. 2000
Volunteering
Seeking
Board Members? Yes
Volunteer
Needs: Chair-Community Relations/Marketing, Chair-Finance
Committee, Chair-Fundraising Committee, Committee Members: Community
Relations/Marketing, Finance Committee, Fundraising Committee, Governance
Committee
Group
Volunteering Available?
Yes
Comment:
Accepted
Age Groups: Children (grades 1-8), Youth (grades 9-12), Young
Professionals (22-39), Seniors (age 65+)
Comment: There are also
opportunities for seniors and young professionals to serve on various board
committees and sub-committess: parent involvement, reading and media literacy,
arts and culture, hobbies recreation, health and fitness,as well as marketing
activities.
Skills-Based
Opportunities?
Yes
Comment: We
have a need for a grant writer and also volunteers with fundraising and
marketing experience.
Giving
Giving
Needs: Operations, Programs,
Capital, Sponsorship
of Fair, Family Day and other promotions
Development
Plan? No
Comment: Our
first board retreat will be held on 6/25/10-at that time we'll be developing a
strategic plan for Tune In To Kids which will include a development plan.
Wish
List? No
Comment:
Major
Giving? Yes
Comment:
Special
Events aimed to: Raise Funds, Create
Awareness, Educate/Train, Recognize Supporters
Comment:
Volunteers
Needed? Yes
Sponsorships
Available? Yes