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The History of .org

Established as one of the original top-level domains (TLDs) of the Internet in 1985, .org has a history almost as long as the Internet itself. For more than 25 years, .org sites have helped create engaged, empowered communities – both online and off – thereby having a tremendous impact on our culture, our economy, and our world. Derivation of the Internet During the 1970s, Bob Kahn (an electrical engineer) and Vint Cerf (a computer scientist) collaborated and together designed the architecture and communication protocol that gave rise to the modern Internet. This was during a time when institutions in Europe, Asia, and North America were working on establishing their own computer networks, making the problem of how to join individual networks into a “network of networks” a greater point of focus for the international networking research community. First domain was launched The first domain name ever was symbolics.com – registered

A Preview of .ngo & .ong Domains at Work

What? New domains for non-governmental organisations, .ngo and .ong, are coming! These domains will be linked to an international directory of NGOs, where the community can help ensure the accuracy of NGO listings and profiles. Why? To help NGOs distinguish themselves in our growing online world. To establish trust and credibility within an increasingly global audience. To help donors and supports find and choose causes and campaigns. When? The .ngo|.ong domains and the NGO Portal will launch in October 2014.

Four Reasons Why Your Nonprofit or NGO Should Register .ngo and .ong

“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). Why should global NGOs|ONGs choose to use the .ngo and .ong domains? 1. Validation The .ngo and .ong domains will only be available to genuine NGOs. This is the validation that the NGO community has asked for, an exclusive domain that identifies them as a unique set of organisations. Beyond the validation, as a .ngo|.ong domain holder, you are automatically entered into our exclusive online NGO directory, which includes a customizable online profile for your organisation. Your profile will help you find and share information with other NGOs across the globe, promote your organisation to potential donors and partners, interact with like-minded organisations, and raise funds online to support your cause. The NGO Portal will

Public Interest Registry Announces Support for Internet Technical Leaders in Welcoming IANA Globalization Progress

RESTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Public Interest Registry, the long-time registry operator of .org, one of the most successful Top Level Domains since the Internet’s inception, today announced its support for the statements by leaders of the Internet technical organizations responsible for coordination of the Internet infrastructure (IETF, IAB, ccTLD ROs, ICANN, ISOC and W3C) regarding the announcement by the U.S. Government to initiate a transition process related to the IANA functions contract. Public Interest Registry has participated actively in the ICANN community since the registry’s outset and has helped to shape and implement Internet policies and practices in a secure and reliable manner consistent with evolving technical standards. We endorse the statements of the NTIA and the organizations noted above with respect to the maturation of these organizations and processes, and we are committed to continuing to contribute to the stewardship of the Internet as part of a globally inclusive, open and

What Are the Eligibility Requirements for Registering .ngo and .ong for Nonprofits and NGOs?

In developing the .ngo and .ong domain extensions, Public Interest Registry has consulted widely – both geographically and by sector – with members of the NGO community. For the purpose of .ngo and .ong validation, we use seven distinct characteristics to define an NGO: 1. Focused on acting in the public interest Whether in support of education or health, the environment or human rights, members of the .ngo community work for the good of humankind and/or the preservation of the planet and do not promote discrimination or bigotry. 2. Non-profit making/non-profit-focused entities While many NGOs engage in commercial activities or generate revenue in support of their missions, members of the .ngo community do not recognize profits or retain earnings. 3. Limited government influence Recognizing that many NGOs have important interaction with governments, not least for reasons of funding, members of the .ngo community decide their own policies, direct their own

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