Every year, on the Tuesday after Black Friday, the world comes together to celebrate Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday’s mission is to shift the focus away from consumerism during the holiday season and encourage people to give back to their communities, fostering a culture of generosity. Starting back in 2012, what began as an initiative for […]
The Global Cyber Alliance (GCA) is a nonprofit organization that works to reduce cyber risks globally. Their mission is to create a safer internet by uniting different sectors—government, business, and nonprofit organizations—to address systemic cyber threats. They focus on practical solutions and tools, such as their free cybersecurity toolkits for small businesses and nonprofits, and […]
The digital world is full of opportunities—but it’s also full of risks. Mission-driven organizations face unique challenges when it comes to protecting their data, supporters, and operations from cybersecurity threats. That’s why Public Interest Registry partnered with the Global Cyber Alliance to create a free Cybersecurity Toolkit designed specifically for mission-based organizations. This resource provides […]
NOVEMBER 11, 2024 | PIR NEWS, .ORG NEWS by Jon Nevett, Chief Executive Officer, PIR Public Interest Registry has reached an incredible milestone: we have surpassed 11 million .ORG domains under management. It’s a big moment for our organization and I’d like to reflect about how we got here. We’re incredibly proud of this milestone because we’ve […]
Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation named 2024 .ORG of the Year, selected from over 1,700 applicants from more than 87 countries Washington D.C. — Public Interest Registry (PIR), the people behind the .ORG domain, announced the winners of the .ORG Impact Awards, an annual celebration recognizing and rewarding outstanding mission-driven individuals and organizations from around […]
Public Interest Registry (PIR), the registry operator of the .ORG Family of Domains, is pleased to be a part a Technical Community Coalition for Multistakeholderism (TCCM), a group of dedicated technical operators and experts that has been engaging in the Global Digital Compact (GDC), Summit of the Future, and WSIS +20 review to provide the perspective and expertise of the technical community. These important government and multistakeholder processes taking place in 2004-2025, impact the fundamentals of Internet governance upon which technical operators, like PIR and other top-level domain name registries, rely. PIR is happy to support the TCCM and the Statement of Purpose which outlines the importance of the technical community’s voice as a vital stakeholder group in discussions regarding the future of the Internet’s operations. The multistakeholder model of Internet governance is foundational to the functioning of a secure, interconnected global Internet. The work of the TCCM supports PIR’s
35 innovative, mission-driven organizations and changemakers selected from over 1,700 applicants from more than 87 countries Reston, VA — Public Interest Registry (PIR), the people behind the .ORG domain, named the finalists for the 6th annual .ORG Impact Awards Tuesday and announced that philanthropist and activist Alan Cumming – Emmy and Tony-award winning actor and […]
This video, in partnership with Charity Digital, features five important ways that charities can master data analytics. Though analytics has a reputation for being tough, applying data can be easy when you have a clear goal in mind. These five steps can help set your charity up for long-term success. Watch the video below.
JUNE 10, 2024 | PIR NEWSROOM, PRESS RELEASE Reston, VA – Public Interest Registry (PIR) today announced that it is accepting applications for its Advisory Council. The Advisory Council helps PIR in its mission to create more and stronger mission-driven organizations and provides input and recommendations on issues affecting the broader .ORG Community, including noncommercial Internet users, nonprofits, […]