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.
Listen to the full podcast here: Trust is bread and butter to charities. Without it, they struggle to build meaningful relationships with donors and beneficiaries, raise funds, and deliver much-needed services to the communities they serve. Responsible use of technology only reinforces a charity’s commitment to act in its audiences’ best interests. It can make […]
By Julia Sellers, Community Boost This article is part 1 of an 6-part series called “Digital Marketing Toolkit for Mission-Driven Organizations”. These articles originated from and were previously published by Community Boost, a digital marketing agency that works with nonprofits of all sizes and sectors to accelerate and scale online revenue and impact. According to an […]
By Julia Sellers, Community Boost This article is part 2 of an 6-part series called “Digital Marketing Toolkit for Mission-Driven Organizations”. These articles originated from and were previously published by Community Boost, a digital marketing agency that works with nonprofits of all sizes and sectors to accelerate and scale online revenue and impact. Why You Should […]
By Ernie Civic, Community Boost This article is part 3 of an 6-part series called “Digital Marketing Toolkit for Mission-Driven Organizations”. These articles originated from and were previously published by Community Boost, a digital marketing agency that works with nonprofits of all sizes and sectors to accelerate and scale online revenue and impact. With the social […]