PIR increases age limit of “Rising Star” category from 25 to under 30 Winners eligible for prize donations up to $50,000 USD out of $180,000 USD total prize awards RESTON, Va. – Public Interest Registry (PIR), the nonprofit stewards of the .ORG domain, today opened the nomination period for its seventh annual .ORG Impact Awards, […]
For more than two decades, Green Empowerment has supported clean energy and water infrastructure projects across Latin America, Southeast Asia, and now Africa as well. But what sets the organization apart isn’t just their technical work—it’s the philosophy behind it: build with, not for. Rather than leading with solutions, Green Empowerment leads with collaboration—shifting power […]
For mission-driven organizations, few assets are more powerful – or more challenging to cultivate – than a community of engaged, empowered volunteers. Volunteers bring time, skills, passion, and perspective, and sustaining their involvement requires thoughtful design, meaningful training, and a culture of trust. Bill Campbell, the coordinator behind EcoAction Arlington’s Energy Masters program, believes that […]
Finding Homes for Dogs in Need Dogs are a special part of any family, so it should come as no surprise that the nonprofit, A Forever Home Animal Rescue Foundation, started as a family affair. Maribel Taylor-Mattox, her sister Carmen, and brother-in-law Ken always felt a calling for fostering rescue dogs, and had spent years […]
Fashion That Works “Women power the fashion industry but they don’t lead the fashion industry,” says Custom Collaborative founder and executive director, Ngozi Okaro. But Custom Collaborative’s mission is to change that, and in just over eight years since Okaro founded the organization, they are making significant progress. In 2016, when Okaro founded Custom Collaborative, […]
Spreading Comfort, One Sheet at a Time When you stay at a hotel, guests expect and experience great hospitality. With plush beds, sets of soft towels, and pristine linens, it’s a place of comfort, cleanliness, and abundance. One of the main goals of the hospitality industry is to make sure guests feel cared for, so […]
Restoring Hope and Mobility to Millions In a world where medicine and technology are constantly advancing, it’s often easy to overlook what you currently have and move onto the next big thing. Despite the desperate need for prosthetic care across the world, hundreds of thousands of limbs are being discarded annually in the U.S., most […]
In a feature by Charity Digital, the Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation’s remarkable digital transformation journey is brought into the spotlight. Led by Dr. Anton Mari Lim, the foundation, which was also the 2024 .ORG Impact Awards .ORG of the Year, has skillfully integrated digital technology to extend its reach and enhance the impact on […]
Tune into this engaging podcast from Charity Digital featuring our CTO, Rick Wilhelm, as he demystifies the complex world of cybersecurity for nonprofits. Wilhelm discusses the importance of cybersecurity in protecting sensitive information and maintaining the trust of donors and stakeholders. He provides listeners with an understanding of common security threats and practical strategies to […]