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About RTPnet
Who we are and what we do for nonprofitsRTPnet is a volunteer-driven membership-based service of Public Information Network, Inc. dedicated to helping North Carolina nonprofit organizations leverage Internet tools to promote and support their missions.
Our special focus is North Carolina and its Research Triangle but we will serve eligible users anywhere.
Public Information Network, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation incorporated in August 1990, doing business as RTPnet, and previously known as Triangle Free-Net.
Vision
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...if we focus our efforts to empower the organizations and institutions that make up the community infrastructure serving our low-income areas, we can close gaps not simply in access to technology, but in access to opportunity itself. |
Mission
Mission statements from Public Information Network, Inc.'s Articles of Incorporation and from its Bylaws
Membership
RTPnet encourage individuals, organizations, businesses and other entities to become members.
Annual fee-based memberships, which fund projects, such as the Americorps*VISTA projects, are offered in the following categories:
- Nonprofit Membership is offered to North Carolina-based nonprofit organizations (professional, hobby, religious, social service, political, schools, and other noncommercial organizations) and community technology centers in the Southeast. Benefits include listing on the RTPnet Members page, member discounts, as described under Services and fees, and Internet hosting services. Apply for Nonprofit Membership.
- Corporate Membership is offered to any nonprofit organization or business. Benefits include listing on the RTPnet Members page and member discounts, as described under Services and fees. Membership fees are tax deductible to the extent provided by applicable law and regulations. Apply for Corporate Membership.
- Individual Membership is offered to any individual. Benefits include listing on the RTPnet Members page and member discounts, as described under Services and fees. Membership fees are tax deductible to the extent provided by applicable law and regulations. Apply for Individual Membership.
Members
See the list of members.
Personnel
Goals
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History and annual reports
History (1989 - 1995)
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Brochure
Brochure, pdf file
Related Organizations and Groups
- Association For Community Networking (AFCN) [RSS Feed]
- Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility (CPSR)
- Community Technology Centers' Network (CTCNet)
- Digital Divide Network (DDN), The DDN Email List [RSS Feed]
- N.C. Center for Nonprofits
- Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network (N-TEN)
- Philanthropy Journal
- Triangle 501 Tech Club