For Nicholas Lowinger, giving back started with something simple: a pair of shoes. What began as a bar mitzvah service project at age 12 has grown into Gotta Have Sole, a nonprofit that has provided new footwear to children living in homeless shelters across the United States for 15 years. Today, the organization continues to […]
35 innovative, mission-driven organizations and changemakers selected from nearly 3,000 applicants across more than 120 countries Reston, VA — Public Interest Registry (PIR), the people behind the .ORG domain, named the finalists for the 7th annual .ORG Impact Awards on Tuesday and announced that philanthropist and activist Common will host this year’s awards ceremony in […]
This year marks a major milestone: the 40th anniversary of the .ORG domain. Since 1985, .ORG has served as a trusted digital home for nonprofits, foundations, educational institutions, open-source projects, social movements, families, and countless individuals with a passion for purpose. And what better time to celebrate than alongside International Nonprofit Day, an annual observance […]
When girls have access to menstrual care and health education, everything changes. They stay in school, avoid preventable health risks, and are better able to shape their own futures. Days for Girls is a global .ORG working alongside local leaders to make that access possible. They’ve reached millions of girls in more than 145 countries […]
Born from a bold idea to fix a broken system, Shared Humanity Project began with two individuals who believed more could be done, and has grown into a nationwide movement. Today, it tackles poverty head-on by empowering local leaders, harnessing data, and centering the power of human connection. This four-part video series takes you inside […]
This year marks 40 years of the .ORG domain. Since 1985, .ORG has been home to mission-driven organizations using the Internet to serve others, solve problems, and build community. From local grassroots efforts to global movements, these organizations have helped shape a legacy rooted in trust, purpose, and lasting impact. Kiva is a part of […]
By Jon Nevett, President and CEO, Public Interest Registry Today, we’re proud to mark an extraordinary milestone: the 40th anniversary of the .ORG domain. When the first .ORG was registered on July 10th, 1985 by Mitre Corporation, a nonprofit consulting company, little did anyone know that .ORG would grow into a powerful engine for change […]
Featuring PIR’s Jon Nevett on the Nonprofit MBA Podcast What role does workplace culture play in the success of a nonprofit? Quite a big one! Jon Nevett, President and CEO of Public Interest Registry (PIR), recently joined Stephen Halasnik on the Nonprofit MBA Podcast, a go-to resource for nonprofit leaders, to talk about why creating […]
For School the World, access to quality education has never been a privilege, it’s a right, no matter where a child is born. In rural communities across Central America, their approach goes beyond classrooms. It brings students, families, teachers, and entire communities into the process, to learn, grow, and thrive together. The School the World […]