At NTEN, we have many issues that we care about.  We think you should care about them too.  And we happen to think that we should talk about them more.  So we're hosting a monthly community call to talk about these issues with the folks who are in the trenches working on them so that we all might be better informed.

On August 26, we'll be talking and chatting about Broadband Access.  High-speed or broadband Internet access is quickly joining the ranks of basic public needs.  We increasingly rely on the Internet, but what about those who don't have fast, affordable access to the interwebs?  As a nonprofit, how are you working to make sure that the clients you serve have access? 

The folks over at Free Press have been doing some fabulous advocacy work around universal broadband access. Misty Perez Truedson, Campaign Coordinator at Free Press will join us along with Sheldon Mains, NTEN Member and Internet Advocate, for a community discusssion on the state of the national broadband plan, the essential issue of net neutrality and how we, as nonprofits, can shape the future of the Internet.

This community call/online chat is FREE for NTEN Members and we encourage you to come prepared to share your thoughts and ideas around broadband access.

> Register Here!

Campaign Coordinator Misty Perez Truedson conducts strategic communications, organizing and online outreach activities to advance Free Press’ legislative and movement-building initiatives. She works with community-based organizations, public interest groups, academics and other allies to encourage participation in Free Press campaigns and events, with a particular focus on the SaveTheInternet.com campaign. Prior to joining Free Press, Misty was the statewide grassroots organizing coordinator for Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts. She has a Masters degree in community development and planning from Clark University in Worcester, Mass.

Sheldon Mains helps nonprofit organizations improve service to their communities. He is passionate about using technology to help nonprofits tell their stories and advocate for important issues. He believes that technology change should be combined with business practice and organizational changes to have the most positive impact. He has built new programs and organizations and has redesigned existing programs to take advantage of new approaches.