and opportunities of the digital age and severe economic downturn. Kane’s background leading a rural service network in western Colorado brings many years of experience in hands-on management grounded in core principles of serving the information needs of all the citizenry, particularly in areas with dispersed populations." NFCB is today based in Denver, Colorado. Activities The first decade of the organization included the creation of legal and training manuals for affiliate stations, helping stations acquire broadcast licenses and supporting the creation of local on-air services. It was the first organization to convene meetings in 1980 for minority radio producers. In 2016, NFCB was named among organizations bringing diversity to public media. NFCB's legal handbook, introduced in the 1970s, is still updated and considered a key document for community radio stations. It offers a similar guide for underwriting. NFCB advocates in various forums for community radio. Its early years saw leaders speaking before Congress about Federal Communications Commission and Corporation for Public Broadcasting rules. NFCB hosts an annual conference for participants to discuss and teach skills in community radio. Awards NFCB offers three annual awards, Volunteer of the Year, recognizing community radio volunteers; the Golden Torchlight, recognizing local impact; and the Michael Bader award, recognizing lifetime achievement. The Bader award's namesake, attorney Michael Bader, was a lifelong counsel for community radio. See also Pacifica Foundation List of Pacifica Radio stations and affiliates List of community radio stations in the United States Grassroots Radio Coalition References External links NFCB's official web site National Federation of Community Broadcasters (NFCB) records at the University of Maryland Libraries Supraorganizations Community radio in the United States Community radio organizations