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

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Website vs Social Media

Website vs Social Media

Presented by Julia Campbell, J Campbell Social Marketing This video was captured during the .ORG Community Forum held in Washington, DC in October of 2019. These days, virtually all organizations have websites as well as a social media presence. Did you know both have benefits and drawbacks?!? About Julia CampbellJulia Campbell is on a mission […]

NGOs and Data Security: Best Practices for Data Breach Prevention

NGOs and Data Security: Best Practices for Data Breach Prevention

Written by Paul Diaz, VP of Policy, Public Interest Registry This post is part of a Public Interest Registry series called “NGOs and Data Security” and is aimed at providing educational insight to noncommercial internet users around different data and information security themes.     As more of the world’s information – much of it sensitive and/or […]

NGOs and Data Security: Developing a Data Breach Action Plan

NGOs and Data Security: Developing a Data Breach Action Plan

Written by Paul Diaz, VP of Policy, Public Interest Registry This post is part of a Public Interest Registry series called “NGOs and Data Security” aimed at providing educational insight to noncommercial internet users around different data and information security themes.     If you’ve read Part 1 of this blog series – NGOs and Data Security: Best […]

NGOs and Data Security: What to Do in the Aftermath of Data Breach

NGOs and Data Security: What to Do in the Aftermath of Data Breach

Written by Paul Diaz, VP of Policy, Public Interest Registry This post is part of a Public Interest Registry series called “NGOs and Data Security” aimed at providing educational insight to noncommercial internet users around different data and information security themes.     Part 1 of this blog series walked through best practices for preventing a data breach and […]

PSA to Non-Profits: GDPR May Apply to You

PSA to Non-Profits: GDPR May Apply to You

By Beth Bacon, Director of Policy and Privacy, Public Interest Registry(This article was originally published on Social Fish) If you’ve been keeping up with the news over the past several months, then you’ve likely heard about the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a data privacy regulation coming out of the European Union that goes into effect […]

Safeguarding Contributions – Help Those Who Truly Need It

Safeguarding Contributions – Help Those Who Truly Need It

By Tony Connor, Director of Product Marketing, Public Interest Registry When natural disasters strike our neighboring countries, it’s of no surprise that we rally together to do what we can to assist them with rebuilding. From hurricanes and tsunamis to volcanic eruptions and tornadoes, opening our hearts to those in need comes naturally for most […]

MarkMonitor’s Top Tips for Protecting Your Organization Online

MarkMonitor’s Top Tips for Protecting Your Organization Online

By Sherry Hildebrand and Justin Mack at MarkMonitor U.S. Congress designated the month of June as the National Internet Safety Month and so there’s no better time to discuss how to keep organizations safe and secure online. To help raise internet security awareness, Public Interest Registry asked our team at MarkMonitor, one of the most experienced […]

Domain Lingo 101: Let’s Start With the Basics

Domain Lingo 101: Let’s Start With the Basics

By Tony Connor, Director of Product Marketing, Public Interest Registry As the operator of the .org domain, it’s our job to not only provide a trusted platform for mission-driven organizations, but also to help people around the globe better understand and leverage the power of the internet. To help us educate internet users everywhere, we […]

Domain Lingo 101: Who’s Who in the Industry?

Domain Lingo 101: Who’s Who in the Industry?

By Tony Connor, Director of Product Marketing, Public Interest Registry In the second installment of the Domain Lingo 101 blog series we will cover the key players in the domain marketplace and the larger internet governance community. From domain registrars to web hosting services, we’ll provide clarity and context behind the people and organizations that […]

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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