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Update: Systemic Copyright Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy

Public Interest Registry (“PIR”) has paused its efforts to develop a Systemic Copyright Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy (SCADR). After receiving and reviewing feedback from various stakeholders, PIR has determined that the SCADR is not ripe for implementation. The intention of the SCADR was to create a narrowly tailored solution to address instances of egregious systemic copyright infringement, while fully respecting the due process rights of registrants. Despite the SCADR’s limited scope and emphasis on due process, the feedback we have received to date indicates that this solution lacks sufficient support from our stakeholders. Accordingly, PIR will not implement the SCADR. Consistent with our mission and purpose to educate and serve the non-profit community, PIR looks forward to continuing to engage with stakeholders to discuss issues of mutual concern and develop solutions that serve the public interest. Governments continue to assert that regulation of the internet is necessary and push registries

You Can Learn A Lot By Mucking Out Horse Stables

Written by Brian Cute, CEO of Public Interest Registry Horses heal. I have understood for some time that horses can connect with humans in ways that few animals do and my recent visit to an inspiring .org user opened my eyes to the benefits and impacts of that special connection between horse and human. On […]

Leadership Reorganization Amplifies Internal Structure to Enhance the Registry’s Impact

Public Interest Registry is pleased to announce two leadership promotions – Marc Saitta from Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance and Administration to Chief Operating Officer (COO), and Kathy King from Senior Director of Finance and Accounting to Vice President of Finance. These changes represent our commitment to integrate and unify our operational teams to deliver more effective business and financial strategies on behalf of Public Interest Registry and its stakeholders. As COO, Marc will focus on optimizing organizational growth and performance across the organization. With Kathy’s background in financial analysis and forecasting, and existing knowledge of Public Interest Registry’s Business Intelligence and Information Technology departments, she will lead the organization’s finance strategy as a member of the leadership team. With this new internal structure, Public Interest Registry continues to be well positioned to serve its registrar partners and registrants around the globe, and continue its mission to

Systemic Copyright Infringement Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy (SCDRP)

Over the past year, Public Interest Registry has been developing a highly focused policy that addresses systemic, large scale copyright infringement – the ”Systemic Copyright Infringement Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy” or SCDRP. Given certain concerns that have been recently raised in the public domain, Public Interest Registry is pausing its SCDRP development process to reflect on those concerns and consider forward steps. We will hold any further development of the SCDRP until further notice.

Global NGO Technology Report

The 2017 Global NGO Technology Report is now available in English, French and Spanish! This year’s report highlights how 4,908 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) worldwide use online technology — such as email communications, online and mobile fundraising tools, and social and mobile media — to engage their supporters and donors. This report was researched by Nonprofit […]

A Good Reason To Lose My Hair

Written by Brian Cute, CEO of Public Interest Registry During my working at Public Interest Registry, I have been fortunate enough to witness hundreds of stories about organizations who work tirelessly to improve the lives of the people and conditions in their local, regional and national communities. It’s not only been a powerful learning experience for me to see the best of humanity and philanthropy, it’s also been incredibly humbling to witness social issues playing out – for better or for worse – across the globe. At those moments, beyond my work at Public Interest Registry, I often find myself asking, “What can I do to help make this situation better?” This year, I have the opportunity to directly support an organization called WaterSchool. WaterSchool educates school aged children in Kenya and Uganda on how they can create clean, drinkable water and practice good hygiene to reduce disease. The beauty

‘Tis the Season to Make a Difference – Participate in the 2nd Annual #ImpactOfADonation Contest

As we hang our wintery wreaths and dust off our ornaments, we know the holiday season has begun. As many begin to spread cheer through holiday and end-of-year giving, we’re excited to announce our second annual #ImpactOfADonation contest, calling all US-based nonprofit organisations to participate! Participate in what, some may ask? Public Interest Registry and OnGood are partnering with #GivingTuesday to launch #ImpactOfADonation, a social contest to connect NGOs with donors by illustrating the impact a donation has on your organization. Whether we inspire donors to volunteer their time or offer a monetary donation, it is our mission to give NGOs a platform to celebrate and demonstrate their mission and philanthropic efforts. According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics, more than 1.5 million nonprofit organisations are registered in the United States, forcing NGOs to compete for donor attention within an increasingly crowded space. From now until Tuesday, December 6, 2016,

Origiweb is the First Provider to Offer .NGO Domains with a Complete Suite of Online Services to NGOs in Brazil

Brazil has approximately 290,000 non-profit organisations according to the most recent IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics) study, making it one of the top countries in the world in terms of the number of Non-Governmental Organizations (locally known as ONGs). This is why the .ong domain can play such an important role in Brazil. For the very first time, the domain extension .ong can help identify and distinguish Brazilian ONGs as validated organisations within today’s crowded digital world. The .ong domain extension and it’s English equivalent .ngo, are exclusive to the ONG community and are now available to Brazil’s social organisations through a Brazilian owned and operated provider. Origiweb, founded in 2003, offers domain names and web hosting services throughout Brazil. After assessing the needs of today’s social sector within the country, Origiweb chose to be a key supporter to ONGs that want to set up and increase their

Public Interest Registry Selects Afilias for Back-End Registry Services

RESTON, Va. (November 14, 2016) – Public Interest Registry – the non-profit operator of the .org, .ngo, and .ong domains as well as four Internationalized Domain Names (.орг, .संगठन, .机构 and .组织机构) – today announced that it will enter into a new registry services agreement with Afilias as its back-end registry services provider. The selection follows a competitive procurement process through which Public Interest Registry evaluated more than 20 potential service providers representing 15 countries. “We engaged in an objective, robust procurement process to select a provider that holds itself to the highest operational and ethical standards, and that combines outstanding qualifications with the ability to deliver strategic and innovative approaches,” said Brian Cute, CEO of Public Interest Registry. “We are pleased to work with Afilias to continue to provide our users around the globe with secure and stable domain services. We thank all who participated in our procurement process

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Update: Systemic Copyright Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy

You Can Learn A Lot By Mucking Out Horse Stables

Leadership Reorganization Amplifies Internal Structure to Enhance the Registry’s Impact

Systemic Copyright Infringement Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy (SCDRP)

Global NGO Technology Report

A Good Reason To Lose My Hair

‘Tis the Season to Make a Difference – Participate in the 2nd Annual #ImpactOfADonation Contest

Origiweb is the First Provider to Offer .NGO Domains with a Complete Suite of Online Services to NGOs in Brazil

Public Interest Registry Selects Afilias for Back-End Registry Services