A Conversation with the
Global Cyber Alliance

Part two of our conversation with the Global Cyber Alliance explores how collaboration and leadership play a critical role in strengthening nonprofit cybersecurity. The discussion highlights real-world examples of partnership-driven impact, the importance of building a culture of security from the top down, and practical actions mission-driven organizations can take today to protect their digital communities.
 

Digital Fundraising
Trends for 2026

This piece explores the digital fundraising trends shaping 2026, from storytelling and creator partnerships to data driven engagement and donor choice. It shares practical insights to help charities strengthen their online presence, rebuild trust, and turn digital connections into long term supporter relationships.
 

Podcast: Demystifying
Cybersecurity with Rick Wilhelm

As nonprofits rely more on digital tools, understanding cybersecurity has become essential. PIR’s CTO Rick Wilhelm discusses common risks, the importance of digital trust, and practical ways organizations can better protect their data and communities.

Featured Resources

This month’s featured articles explore how mission driven organizations can strengthen their digital presence, protect their communities online, and adapt to changing fundraising and engagement trends. Together, these resources offer practical insights on building trust, improving resilience, and preparing for the year ahead.

Cybersecurity Resources for Mission-Driven Organizations: A Conversation with the Global Cyber Alliance

Part two of our conversation with the Global Cyber Alliance explores how collaboration and leadership play a critical role in strengthening nonprofit cybersecurity. The discussion highlights real-world examples of partnership-driven impact, the importance of building a culture of security from the top down, and practical actions mission-driven organizations can take today to protect their digital communities.

Digital Fundraising Trends for 2026

This piece explores the digital fundraising trends shaping 2026, from storytelling and creator partnerships to data driven engagement and donor choice. It shares practical insights to help charities strengthen their online presence, rebuild trust, and turn digital connections into long term supporter relationships.

Podcast: Demystifying Cybersecurity with Rick Wilhelm

As nonprofits rely more on digital tools, understanding cybersecurity has become essential. PIR’s CTO Rick Wilhelm discusses common risks, the importance of digital trust, and practical ways organizations can better protect their data and communities.

Learning Resources

As a trusted resource for the .ORG Community, the .ORG Learning Center provides a variety of information and tools that every .ORG needs to be successful online, including:

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Pro Tip: Do Your Homework

Pro Tip: Do Your Homework

Each mission-driven organization is on a journey, whether a day or decade old. This article is part of our “Lessons from Leaders” program, which is designed to offer help from those who’ve faced the same challenges you do now – whether it’s creating an online presence, engaging with communities, fundraising, best practices or other issues. […]

You Are What You Tweet: Three Steps to Creating Social Media that Drives Engagement

You Are What You Tweet: Three Steps to Creating Social Media that Drives Engagement

by Paul Diaz, Vice President Policy, Public Interest Registry Social media entrepreneur and Founder of Digital Marketing, Gary Henderson, put it well:  “Social media has become the most influential and important virtual space where the platform is not only used for social networking but is also a great way of digitally advertising your brand and your […]

Lights, Camera, Donations: Creating a Low-Cost and Effective Fundraising Video

Lights, Camera, Donations: Creating a Low-Cost and Effective Fundraising Video

by Paul Diaz, Vice President Policy, Public Interest Registry If a picture’s worth a thousand words, is a video worth a thousand dollars or more for your .ORG? According to Indiegogo, that very well may be the case: pitch videos can increase contributions to your cause by 114%. Classy lists these powerful reasons to include […]

How to Secure Your Domain (Part 2)

How to Secure Your Domain (Part 2)

It’s critical for .ORGs to maintain the safety and security of their domain. Part 2 of our “How to Secure Your Domain” video series offers more steps you can take to protect your domain from inadvertent deletion, unauthorized transfer, or disruption and maintain your organization’s web presence. 

How to Secure Your Domain (Part 1)

How to Secure Your Domain (Part 1)

It’s crucial for every mission-based organization to secure their important domains from inadvertent deletion, unauthorized transfer, or duplication. Get up to speed quickly with this first of a two-part video series presented by the .ORG Learning Center.

Fundraising Fundamentals: Crafting the Perfect Donor Email

Fundraising Fundamentals: Crafting the Perfect Donor Email

by Paul Diaz, Vice President Policy, Public Interest Registry John D. Rockefeller, Jr. said, “Think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege.” But how do you encourage people to embrace that privilege and give to your mission? Crafting the perfect donor email is a key part of your fundraising toolkit, but it […]

Pro Tip: Scaling to Success

Pro Tip: Scaling to Success

Each mission-driven organization is on a journey, whether a day or decade old. This article is part of our “Lessons from Leaders” program, which is designed to offer help from those who’ve faced the same challenges you do now – whether it’s creating an online presence, engaging with communities, fundraising, best practices or other issues. […]

Pro Tip: Marketing for Success

Pro Tip: Marketing for Success

Each mission-driven organization is on a journey, whether a day or decade old. This article is part of our “Lessons from Leaders” program, which is designed to offer help from those who’ve faced the same challenges you do now – whether it’s creating an online presence, engaging with communities, fundraising, best practices or other issues. […]

Pro Tip: Trust Your Volunteers

Pro Tip: Trust Your Volunteers

Each mission-driven organization is on a journey, whether a day or decade old. This article is part of our “Lessons from Leaders” program, which is designed to offer help from those who’ve faced the same challenges you do now – whether it’s creating an online presence, engaging with communities, fundraising, best practices or other issues. […]

About the .ORG Learning Center

If you have a great idea to help your community and improve the world—but don’t know where to start— you’ve come to the right place. The .ORG Learning Center has the trusted tools and resources for organizations both large and small whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your presence online.  .ORG is here to help you move from inspiration to action.

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Whether you want to know about setting up your new .ORG domain, what you need to think about when adding fundraising functionality to your site, how to get the most out of social media – and more! We have you covered with guidance, tips, and instruction from industry experts and instructors.

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