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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

Women LEAD Announced Winner of the WhyIChose.org Contest

Nepali Young Women’s Leadership Organization Awarded $5,000 from Public Interest Registry RESTON, Va., July 21, 2014Public Interest Registry, the not-for-profit operator of the .org domain, today announced Women LEAD as the winner of the WhyIChose.org Contest. Women LEAD was awarded $5,000 for an outstanding submission that demonstrated how the organization is making a positive impact on the world by helping young women in Nepal become leaders in their schools, community and nation. The organization will use the award money to support its annual Leadership Institute, which brings together young Nepali women from across the South Asian country for a two-week leadership boot camp. The WhyIChose.org Contest is part of Public Interest Registry’s ongoing initiative to empower nonprofit organizations to effectively advance their causes online. This initiative embodies Public Interest Registry’s mission to act in the public interest and provide an online platform where everyone has a voice and can share

Public Interest Registry Names Dave Stewart as Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Industry Veteran to Helm Global Marketing Strategies for .org and .ngo|.ong Reston, Va. (July 1, 2014) – Public Interest Registry, the not-for-profit operator of the .org domain, today announced the hiring of Dave Stewart as vice president of sales and marketing. With extensive experience in global technologies and the domain name industry, Mr. Stewart will work alongside CEO Brian Cute on Public Interest Registry’s marketing, sales, product and strategy functions, helping the organization expand its international presence as well as grow market share for the .org and upcoming .ngo and .ong domains. He will join the organization on July 14, 2014. “Dave was selected as the result of a careful search process – one that focused on not only finding someone with the requisite industry skills and mission-focus which stands at the heart of Public Interest Registry, but also on finding a leader who will enhance our ‘team-first’ culture. Dave

Continuing to Work in the Public Interest

Written by Don Blumental, Senior Policy Advisor The new gTLD program is one of the most significant developments in the history of the domain name system and Public Interest Registry is doing its part. We’ve already launched Cyrillic, Hindi and Chinese versions of .org and are working hard to bring .ngo and .ong to serve Non-Governmental Organizations later this fall. However, not all of our time and effort is focused on new domains. I was in Internet law enforcement for many years with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, and am very fortunate to have been able to continue working on security, privacy, DNS abuse, and law enforcement related matters since joining Public Interest Registry. A significant part of my ongoing responsibilities is to be aware of issues that might affect the security and stability of the Internet, and to foster a continued sense of trust and safety in its use.

Public Interest Registry Seeks Board Members to Lead Its New Retail Entity

Registry Opens Call for Nominations for Candidates to Serve on the Board of Directors of its Newly Established Registrar Business, PIR-Newco RESTON, Va., June 23, 2014Public Interest Registry – the not-for-profit operator of the .org domain – today announced it is accepting nominations from exceptional leaders to join the board of directors of its new domain name retail entity. The new subsidiary company, temporarily named PIR-Newco, will be a registrar for .ngo and .ong – soon-to-be-launched top-level domains intended exclusively for non-governmental organisations across the globe. Today through August 1, 2014, interested candidates may submit their expression of interest to serve in one of the three open positions on the PIR-Newco board. In this role, directors are expected to help the new nonprofit corporation flourish in a competitive environment, provide Internet namespace guidance to all stakeholders, and uphold Public Interest Registry’s commitment to promoting an open and responsible Internet. “Through PIR-Newco,

Takeaways from InterAction Forum 2014

On driving change, how do we make a difference? This was a common question and overarching theme of this year’s forum in Washington, DC. The answer? At a very basic level, collaboration, collaboration, and more collaboration – between NGOs, local partners, governments, and businesses – is critical! More specifically: There needs to be a balance between causes and consequences in order to achieve capacity building. Youth should be involved with problem planning and implementation. Redefine the purpose of business so that business becomes the driver for social and environmental change – we need global collective action! For NGOs, strategic partnerships play a critical role in community capacity development; therefore, it’s important to be aware of the opportunities and challenges that may be associated with them. For example: The dynamic between NGOs and universities has changed; there is greater emphasis and monitoring of impact evaluations, which means that measurement is more

InterAction Forum – #Unite4Change

Tomorrow, June 9th, marks the 30th anniversary of the annual InterAction Forum, happening in the Nation’s Capital, and we can’t wait for the festivities to begin! The annual conference brings together leaders, experts, and attendees from sectors all over the world including: governments, not-for-profits, philanthropies, corporations, civil societies, and NGOs. This platform helps to unite those with a common goal: to fix global issues with global change. It truly is a beautiful thing to see people of all sectors, from all over the world working together and harnessing the strengths from different areas to create and sustain change. Your Public Interest Registry team is thrilled to be exhibiting our .org, .ngo, and .ong domains (coming soon!). We believe the .ngo and .ong domain names will offer non-governmental organizations new ways to improve their online presence, expand their global reach, and ultimately engage with donors. Our team encourages those who are