National Federation Of Community Broadcasters Inc

Programs: Annual conference: 300 people from the public media world assembled in houston june 12-16 for the 37th annual nfcb community radio conference. There were 4 pre-conference intensives (training the trainers, new stations on the air--now what? , bringing in the big bucks, ready-set-engage: community engagement). The keynote speech was delivered by kay sprinkel grace on the topic: dare to dream. Over 40 breakout sessions were held covering issues of governance, compliance, development, programming, production, operations, community engagement, and management. Each of 5 cohorts (rural, urban, african american, latino, and native american) met with nfcb president & ceo maxie jackson to discuss their challenges and opportunities. On saturday, the rural, major market, native, latino and african american stations all had summits to focus on particular issues they face.

aaprs: providing a multitude of services to 33 african american public radio stations. 40 webinars focusing on issues of governance and relations with university licensees; programming; development and fundraising; community engagement. Visits to stations in north carolina, texas, ohio, and dc to assist with licensee issues and cpb compliance. Three stations on the verge of losing their csg grant were helped to get back onto firmer footing. Beginning to organize programming and development hubs for the nc stations. African american station summit, focusing on development and fundraising, programming, and leadership skills. Supported by a grant from cpb.

membership: nfcb exists to serve the needs and interests of community broadcasters - groups operating stations and those seeking to build them - who work to bring a measure of humanity and excitement to the airwaves, who approach their efforts with an experimental and open-minded view to the potential of the spectrum, and who care a great deal about both the aesthetic beauty and social force of the material they bring to their communities. We serve 151 participant stations and 132 associates (individuals and allied organizations).