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Introducing OnGood™: Public Interest Registry’s New Brand Identity for .ngo & .ong

The Nonprofit Organisation Unveils OnGood as the Official Name for the Soon-to-be-Launched Domains and Suite of Services RESTON, Va. (November 13, 2014) – Public Interest Registry, the not-for-profit operator of the .org domain, today unveiled “OnGood” – the new brand identity for the upcoming .ngo & .ong domains and their accompanying suite of services. Set to launch in early 2015, OnGood is an online community designed with and for NGOs and nonprofits worldwide, providing them with a suite of online services to help raise funds, build awareness and support for their missions. After conducting extensive research and in-person workshops with NGOs worldwide, Public Interest Registry, the operator of the .org domain Registry, landed upon the name OnGood –– to reflect a full suite of services that complements the .ngo & .ong domain names. As an online community helping to garner greater visibility for nonprofits and NGOs worldwide, OnGood embodies the

A Behind-The-Scenes Look From Our Latest Shoot!

Okay, we can’t give away TOO many details just yet… BUT we can tell you that we plan to put smiles on your faces and get some good laughs out of you. Make sure to be on the lookout for a new video project coming soon – from yours truly and the ever-so-funny BigRock registrar company! Check out the behind-the-scenes (#BTS) photos from our video shoot in India below: *All photos are courtesy of BigRock. …Stay tuned! You can watch our previous television commercials with BigRock here: Badshahi Ink Ad Nambiar Aglets Ad

Let the eNGO Challenge begin!

Tomorrow, on November 5th 2014, 700 NGOs from across South Asia are participating in the third eNGO Challenge. This Challenge is a joint initiative between DEF India and Public Interest Registry – to honor NGOs within the region that are using Information Communication Technology (ICT) and digital media tools to benefit society and communities at large. Photo courtesty of engochallenge.org The event will take place at: India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110 003 For those who cannot make it but wish to participate virtually, please follow the hashtag: #eNGO, and watch the live stream using one of the following links: Main hall – stream name: def1 Silver Oak 1 – stream name: def2 Silver Oak 2 – stream name: def3 Looking forward to a great event!

Turn Down for What?!

We know the ICANN community was missing out on Music Night, so we brought it back for one night in Los Angeles at ICANN51! Check out the photos below! https://instagram.com/p/uQ4nzMSQxH For everyone who was in attendance, please let us know what you liked and what you’d like to see at future Music Night events 🙂

Public Interest Registry Seeks Leaders to Serve on its NGO Community Advisory Council

Call for Nominations is Now Open for Candidates to Advise Registry on Issues within the NGO Community RESTON, Va. (October 1, 2014) – Public Interest Registry – the not-for-profit operator of the .org domain – today announced it is accepting nominations from individuals to join the Public Interest Registry NGO Community Advisory Council. As part of the Advisory Council, members will provide input on issues facing the NGO (non-governmental organisation) community to help Public Interest Registry better serve users of .ngo|.ong – soon-to-be-launched top-level domains intended exclusively for NGOs across the globe. Today through October 31, 2014, interested individuals can nominate themselves or other candidates to serve in one of the seven open positions on the Advisory Council. The role of the Advisory Council is to focus on the unique issues of the NGO community, ranging from policy to the introduction of new services. Members are expected to provide input

Bi-Annual Dashboard Report – January to June 2014

It’s here! Our bi-annual Dashboard Report is now available – highlighting the growth of the .org domain and providing insight into our IDN gTLDs, including .संगठन, .机哪, & .орг. Over the past twelve months, the total number of .org domains under management increased to 10,428,027 globally, a 1.4 percent increase in registrations since 2013. Additional findings include: Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and France also saw steady growth and continued to lead as the top five markets for .org registrants outside of the United States. .org continues to experience a strong renewal rate of 73.9 percent; more than 55 percent of registrants renewed after one year, 72.3 percent of registrants renewed after their second year, and nearly 85 percent of registrants renewed after their third year. .org domains help organisations from a wide variety of sectors to share their passions, ideas and causes online. Some top industries include information

Public Interest Registry Releases Bi-Annual Report Showing Continued Growth of the .org Domain

“The Dashboard” Report Offers Insight into Domain Registration Growth and Trends RESTON, Va., August 27, 2014Public Interest Registry – the not-for-profit operator of the .org domain – today released the results of its bi-annual domain name report, “The Dashboard,” detailing the worldwide growth of .org over the past year. The report reveals that in the past twelve months the total number of .org domains under management increased to 10,428,027 globally, a 1.4 percent increase in registrations since 2013. Other findings outlined in “The Dashboard” include the following: Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and France also saw steady growth and continued to lead as the top five markets for .org registrants outside of the United States. .org continues to experience a strong renewal rate of 73.9 percent; more than 55 percent of registrants renewed after one year, 72.3 percent of registrants renewed after their second year, and nearly 85 percent of

Public Interest Registry to Speak About Upcoming Launch of .ngo and .ong Web Domains for NPOs

Cape Town, South Africa (August 25, 2014) – With the launch of the .ngo and .ong domains just around the corner, Rebecca Regan-Sachs, a representative of Public Interest Registry, will lend her expertise in online fundraising and brand identity at this year’s International Workshop on Resource Mobilisation (IWRM) Southern Africa. Hosted by the Southern African Fundraising and Leadership Academy (SAFULA) at Lagoon Beach Hotel on 26-28 August, IWRM stands as one of the preeminent events for the non-profit organisation community in emerging economies, helping organisations gain practical skills and learn best practices to help build fundraising capacity and local resource mobilisation. As a representative of Public Interest Registry – the not-for-profit operator of the .org domain and soon-to-be-launched .ngo and .ong domains, Ms. Regan-Sachs will speak to the value of a strong online presence for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and non-profit organisations (NPOs). She will also discuss how .ngo will provide

Public Interest Registry Names Marc Saitta as Chief Financial Officer

Veteran Financial Executive Joins as Not-for-Profit Prepares for Global Portfolio Expansion Reston, Va. (August 25, 2014) – Public Interest Registry, the not-for-profit operator of the .org domain, today announced the hiring of Marc Saitta as chief financial officer. With extensive experience in developing and executing financial strategies to optimize growth, Saitta will help guide Public Interest Registry’s financial and operational procedures, particularly as the organisation prepares to launch the upcoming .ngo and .ong domains. “Marc’s proven track record of successful financial management and organisational leadership, combined with his collaborative and hands-on team approach, will be of asset to Public Interest Registry,” said Brian Cute, CEO of Public Interest Registry. “As we continue to grow .org worldwide and prepare to expand our domain portfolio with .ngo and .ong, Marc’s financial expertise and entrepreneurial drive will be vital to ensuring strong performance and profitability.” Saitta joins Public Interest Registry from the American