Winners eligible for prize donations up to $50,000 USD out of $180,000 USD total prize awards RESTON, Va. – Public Interest Registry (PIR), the nonprofit stewards of the .ORG domain, opened the nomination period for its eighth annual .ORG Impact Awards on Wednesday. The .ORG Impact Awards are an annual celebration that recognizes outstanding mission-driven […]
By Jon Nevett, President & CEO, Public Interest Registry For more than 40 years, the .ORG domain has been a home for organizations working to make the world better. But what makes .ORG special isn’t just the organizations, it’s the people behind them. Across countries, causes, and communities, there’s a shared sense of purpose — […]
What does it take to not only start mission-driven work at a young age, but to sustain it as an organization grows? That question anchored an Engage for Good discussion, hosted in partnership with Public Interest Registry, featuring two 2025 .ORG Impact Awards Rising Star finalists: Nick Lowinger, Founder of Gotta Have Sole, and Joshua […]
Online communities can help organizations build stronger relationships, create space for connection, and engage supporters in more meaningful ways. But building one well takes more than choosing a platform. It starts with understanding your purpose, listening to stakeholder needs, and creating an environment where people feel safe, welcome, and encouraged to participate. In this resource […]
Feature: Matt Gayer, Executive Director of Spur Local Join us for this Spotlight Session from our ORG Action Campaign featuring Matt Gayer, Executive Director of Spur Local. In this conversation, Matt shares how Spur Local serves as a “community catalyst,” strengthening small nonprofits across the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region. From closing the information gap […]
Feature: Erica Hartman, Chief Executive Officer of Safe Place for Youth Join us for this Spotlight Session from our ORG Action Campaign, featuring Erica Hartman, Chief Executive Officer of Safe Place for Youth. In this powerful conversation, Erica shares how Safe Place for Youth (SPY) is working to prevent and end youth homelessness through supportive […]
Feature: Juan Caballero, Chief Executive Officer of Build Change For millions of families around the world, home is not always the refuge it should be, especially as climate change brings stronger storms, rising waters, and more natural frequent disasters. Build Change exists to change that reality. In this Spotlight Session, Juan Caballero, Chief Executive Officer […]
Feature: Stephanie Terrell, Warm Current Board Member and member of the Quinault Tribe and Natalie Maxson, Warm Current Board Member and Member of the Makah Tribe On the fog-lined shores of the Washington coast, a different kind of learning takes place, one rooted in culture, community, and connection to ancestral waters. In this Spotlight Session, […]
Public Interest Registry (PIR) is proud to welcome six new members to the PIR Advisory Council, a distinguished group of leaders from across the nonprofit, social impact, and technology sectors who help strengthen and inform our work in service of the global .ORG Community. The Advisory Council provides strategic insight and diverse industry perspectives that guide PIR’s programs and initiatives. Together, these leaders help ensure that PIR remains responsive to the evolving needs of the mission-driven organizations. New Advisory Council Members Sarah Armstrong Founder, A Brighter Tomorrow for Africa Foundation; Founding Executive Director, Internet Society Foundation Sarah Armstrong is a seasoned philanthropic and nonprofit leader with more than two decades of experience advancing health, education, and digital globally. As Founder of A Brighter Tomorrow for Africa Foundation and Founding Executive Director of the Internet Society Foundation, she has built and scaled mission-driven organizations dedicated to expanding opportunity and Internet access