Explore what’s new and next for three past .ORG Impact Award finalists making a difference around the world. From reimagining education in Guatemala to expanding inclusive programming for courageous kids and investing in long-term community change, these updates reveal the lasting impact of mission-driven leadership—and what growth can look like years after recognition.
Long Way Home is turning education into action by putting students at the center of real community projects. From building stoves to securing grants, students are taking ownership and creating lasting change in their communities.
The Center for Courageous Kids is expanding its programs, updating critical facilities, and introducing new creative outlets. Their approach ensures every child has access to joy, growth, and belonging—no matter their diagnosis or background.
Discover how School the World is transforming education in rural Central America by empowering students, families, and communities to drive lasting change from the ground up.
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Written by Paul Diaz, VP of Policy, Public Interest Registry Using social media as your primary online resource can be appealing for NGOs – accounts are easy to obtain and usually free. Compared to building a website, the initial steps to establish a web presence through social media channels are simple and require less expertise. […]
This is a guest article authored by Stacey Hartman of GoDaddy Your chosen domain extension can help to tell your organization’s story online – about who you are and what your organization stands for. Whether you represent a club, charity, company or nonprofit organization, aligning with the .org domain is an excellent way to clearly […]
By Matthew Marks, Technical Director, Public Interest Registry In times of need, humanitarian organizations are increasingly turning to the speed and efficiency of online channels to share their message and mobilize support. Recently, when a boys soccer team was trapped in a cave in Thailand, the support was vast and swift – and largely crowdsourced. […]
By Jim LeFevre, Senior Director of Marketing, Public Interest Registry Registry, registrar, registrant – though they are similar words, each has a very different meaning and role in the domain industry. We’ll be focusing on the role of a registry in this post, but don’t forget you can refresh your memory by taking a look […]
By Jim LeFevre, Senior Director of Marketing, Public Interest Registry If you think of the internet as a vast network of highways, ICANN is the regulator that works to ensure that digital internet destinations along the network are safely designated and maintained. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, better known as ICANN, is […]
By Jim LeFevre, Senior Director of Marketing, Public Interest Registry As a part of our ongoing Domain Industry blog series, we are excited to introduce a new theme focused on debunking common domain industry myths. Before we get started, make sure you are caught up on our previous two series, part 1 Domain Lingo 101, and […]
By Jim LeFevre, Senior Director of Marketing, Public Interest Registry Have you ever wanted to create a website but didn’t know where to start? Or felt you lacked the skills or experience necessary? While the process of creating or updating a website may seem daunting, we’ll let you in on a little secret – you […]
By the .ORG Marketing Team Implementing new technology can seem challenging—especially for non-profits—but becoming more tech-savvy can benefit your organization in many ways from saving your team time, increasing donor engagement, and spreading your organization’s mission to people around the world. Even without a dedicated IT person on staff, your team can make small changes […]
by Jim LeFevre, PIR Senior Director of Marketing Business as usual is anything but right now. Non-profits and businesses alike are searching for what’s appropriate to say and do. How do we adjust communications strategy to fit the new normal? How do we reach out to members and donors in a positive and appropriate way? […]
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