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How to: Register .ngo and .ong Domains for Your Nonprofit or NGO

In order to acquire your own .NGO and .ONG domain name(s), and get registered in the OnGood directory listing, you will need to: 1. Register your domain(s) Visit the registrars area on the OnGood website Select one registrar from the accredited list with whom to make your purchase Complete your purchase to receive a confirmation email that includes a link that allows you to claim your domain name 2. Create new account on the OnGood website Create your Account by providing the following information: Information for an authorized contact to manage OnGood account (plus one additional optional contact) Official name of and, other names used by your organisation Country of registration Registration/Identification number, if applicable, and issuing body Upload credentials that support your standing as a nonprofit or NGO (acceptable file types include: JPG, BMP, PNG, GIF or PDF). This can include IRS designations, certificates of good standing, evidence of NGO membership organisation, etc.

What are .ngo and .ong domains?

You know those three little letters to right of the dot in a domain name – like .org, .com, and .net? Well, something new and exciting is coming to the Internet this year; something that will help people all across the globe overcome communication barriers and gain access to funds and resources, as well as trust and credibility. In Summer 2014, Public Interest Registry will launch .ngo and .ong domains for global NGOs! “NGO” is the widely recognized acronym for describing non-governmental organizations; “ONG” has the same meaning, but it is specifically used in regions of the world that speak Romance Languages (i.e. Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese).

Public Interest Registry + Nonprofit Tech for Good

We are extremely excited to announce that our team, Public Interest Registry, will be partnering with Heather Mansfield of Nonprofit Tech for Good this year in the effort to maximize messaging about the launch of .ngo and .ong domains for the global NGO community! Heather Mansfield It’s no secret that Mansfield has knowledge and experience with nonprofits and NGOs. For over 20 years, she has devoted her energy and skills to providing technology tips, guidance and webinars to these organisations to help them improve their online presence, engagement, and donor retention. Mansfield’s Nonprofit Tech for Good is respected as a trusted source, not only for information, but also as a staple in the independent sector that demonstrates transparency. For us, it was a no-brainer to reach out to Mansfield for a future collaborative effort! What’s Happening As the longstanding operator of the .org domain, we too take pride in providing

Your Story Could Earn You $5,000!

For over a decade, people all over the world – people like you – have carried out their missions and created positive impact on .org – where action begins! We’ve truly been humbled by the passion and commitment that has been demonstrated, and we can’t wait to see what new .org stories come to fruition in the future. With that being said, our team wants to hear your .org story – your cause, your crazy idea, your reason why you do what you do. We are excited to announce that we’ve redesigned our whyichose.org campaign site as a landing page to 1) educate people that are unfamiliar with Public Interest Registry about .org, 2) learn about more .org stories happening all over the world, and 3) get a better understanding of how and why .org has been the appropriate domain space for you and all of those who seek to

Sevenly[+].org

There is something to be said about organisations that devote themselves to creating an impact – no matter how big or how small – on the world. Particularly when money is often a leading motive in life, it’s refreshing to see individuals, groups and businesses working together to make a difference, and to know that they want to be a part of something bigger. As Sevenly puts it simply, “People matter.” We at Public Interest Registry couldn’t agree more, which is why we feel humbled to see organisations like Sevenly carrying out their missions on .org – the online home for ideas, collaboration, and action. And as the longstanding operator of the .org domain, we truly take pride in all of the .orgs that evoke our deepest values – trust, spirit, community, and the act of doing good for others. …Surprise!As you might have guessed from the photo above, we’ve

Turn Down for What?! SXSW, Here We Come!

Headed to SXSW? We’d love to see you there! We are Public Interest Registry, the operator of the .org domain, and we will be heading down to Austin for our second appearance at the annual festival. We’ve got some great activities planned for this year that you don’t wont to miss, so check out what’s in store below! Trade ShowOur team will be located at booth 942-44 – armed with important information about the expansion of the Internet, giveaways, and promotions! The Domain.com Brush Square Bash IIWe’re teaming up with Domain.com to bring you the best SXSW party ever – free drinks, free music, graffiti wall and photo booth included! Join us Saturday, March 8th from 4-9pm at East Tent, Brush Square Park (Neches and 5th St). ..and don’t forget to try our festive cocktails: the #Domainfire and #RefreshORG! Want to get in touch with us but can’t make it

Q&A Spotlight with .ORG Website Makeover Contest Winner, National Network to End Domestic Violence

We sat down with Kim Gandy, President and CEO of the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), to discuss the organization’s work, their motivation to enter the .ORG Makeover Contest and the organization’s future goals. With NNEDV’s recent widespread growth, the organization wanted a website that matched its newfound presence. NNEDV felt the need for a fresh start to communicate the organization’s far-reaching capabilities and steadfast commitment. With a more user-friendly and interactive online platform, NNEDV will be better able to raise awareness for its cause. NNEDV is incredibly excited to share the launch of its new website soon. To learn more about NNEDV and see how they’ll be using the new website to further their cause, check out the full Q&A with Kim Gandy below the fold. Q: Can you tell us a bit more about the work National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) does? A: Of

Public Interest Registry Releases Report Demonstrating Extended Growth Of The .ORG Domain In 2013

“The Dashboard” Report Shows Steady Rise in International Registrations RESTON, Va., Feb. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Public 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 increased growth of .ORG throughout 2013. The report reveals that 206,542 new .ORG domains were registered from January to December 2013, bringing the total number of .ORG domains under registration (DUM) to more than 10,346,000 globally. Other findings outlined in “The Dashboard” include the following: The number of .ORG domains under registration (DUM) grew by 2.6 percent in 2013. When it comes to renewal, 85 percent of .ORG registrants renew their domains for at least three years or more. The organisational make-up of the global .ORG community remains diverse with the majority of registrants (20 percent) representing wiki and open source-related causes. Charities, schools, and recreational clubs and

National Network to End Domestic Violence Voted Winner of the .ORG Website Makeover Contest

Anti-Violence Advocacy Group Garners More than 9,400 Votes to Win a Newly Redesigned Website from Public Interest Registry and OmniStudio RESTON, Va. (February 12, 2014) – Public Interest Registry, the not-for-profit operator of the .ORG domain, today announced the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) as the winner of the inaugural .ORG Website Makeover Contest. NNEDV received more than 9,400 votes from organization supporters during an open public voting period. NNEDV will now work alongside OmniStudio, a Washington, D.C.-based firm specializing in web design and consulting for nonprofit and advocacy groups, to create a new website that will help elevate its online presence, grow audience reach and increase awareness of its mission and efforts to prevent and end domestic violence. Public Interest Registry launched the .ORG Website Makeover Contest as part of an ongoing effort to empower nonprofit organizations and groups to effectively advance their causes online. The contest