Trust is essential to any charity – for their relationships with donors, service users, supporters, staff, and volunteers alike. According to a Charity Commission report, trust in the charity sector in 2022 is regarded as “higher than most other parts of society”. Due to a number of scandals, however, the public remains skeptical about how […]
This video explores simple and effective ways you can build an engaging website and grow your online presence. To learn more about growing your online presence, check out How to Market Your New .ORG Website, Your Online Presence: Weighing Your Options, and Debunking Domain Industry Myths: You Need to be a Developer to Develop a […]
Reston, VA —Public Interest Registry (PIR), announced today the selection of five new members to its PIR Advisory Council (PIRAC), which is composed of leaders and activists from a broad spectrum of mission-driven organizations around the world. The PIRAC helps PIR in its mission to create more and stronger mission-driven organizations by representing the voice […]
2022 .ORG of the Year and other award winners selected out of 947 entries for impactful work to inspire and support their communities Reston, VA —Public Interest Registry (PIR), the people behind the .ORG Family of Domains, today will name the winners of the 4th annual .ORG Impact Awards, which honor and celebrate outstanding mission-driven […]
2022 .ORG of the Year and other award winners selected out of 947 entries for impactful work to inspire and support their communities RESTON, Va. — Public Interest Registry (PIR), the people behind the .ORG Family of Domains, today will name the winners of the 4th annual .ORG Impact Awards, which honor and celebrate outstanding mission-driven organizations and […]
by Jon Nevett, President and CEO of PIR Transparency and accountability are embedded in ICANN’s core values. Indeed, ICANN’s Bylaws mandate that “ICANN and its constituent bodies shall operate to the maximum extent feasible in an open and transparent manner …”. Public Interest Registry believes that a dedication to transparency is fundamental to the strength and continued effectiveness of ICANN’s multistakeholder model. The ICANN GNSO Statement of Interest (SOI) Task Force’s transparency recommendations to the GNSO Operating Procedure are a step in the right direction, but they don’t go far enough. Due to an exception in the application of the SOI proposal, there is no real requirement that individuals disclose the identity or identities of who they represent in ICANN policymaking processes. For there to be meaningful transparency in ICANN policymaking, participants must disclose the identities of their clients or the employers they represent as a condition to participating, without
Have you ever wondered what platform your .ORG should use to build your brand? This video looks at the pros and cons of posting on your social media or website. To learn more, check out these articles: Pros & Cons of Using Social Media as Your Primary Presence and Consumers Feel Best About Spending with […]
This video provides key information on how you can keep your .ORG domain secure, a vital part of maintaining and growing your organization. To learn more, check out our resources on the Domain Lifecycle and Trademark Watching best practices.