Inside the Impact:
School the World

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.
 

Inside the Impact:
Long Way Home

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.
 

Inside the Impact:
The Center for Courageous Kids

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.

Featured Resources

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.

Inside the Impact: Long Way Home

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.

Inside the Impact: The Center for Courageous Kids

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.

Inside the Impact: School the World

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.

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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Driving Success During Difficult Times

Driving Success During Difficult Times

Covid-19 had a devastating impact on many businesses and forced leaders to re-evaluate their program models. It was no different for many nonprofits, especially those that relied on community support. Learn how Nicole Morris, Executive Director of Women Giving Back (WGB), an organization that provides quality clothing at no cost to women and children in […]

How to Build Your Fundraising Strategy

How to Build Your Fundraising Strategy

  Many charity professionals described 2022 as a year of testing, as we emerged from the early difficulties of the pandemic and embraced the challenges of the “new normal”. The fundraising techniques that worked in 2019, and even in 2020, have not necessarily been carried over to today, with charities needing to adapt to fluctuating […]

Expanding Your .ORG Globally

Expanding Your .ORG Globally

Letters for Strangers began as a school club in California and now reaches teens all over the world. Learn how Diana Chao, Founder and Executive Director, grew her .ORG into the largest global youth-run non-profit focused on destigmatizing mental illness and increasing access to affordable, quality treatment. When did your school club evolve into a […]

Using Data to Inform Action

Using Data to Inform Action

A conversation with Stephanie Chan, Research Manager at Stop AAPI Hate   When your organization was getting started in response to anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic, what role did data play in your initial actions? From the beginning, data and research have been paramount to the growth and evolution of our coalition and our movement […]

Maximizing Your Donations

Maximizing Your Donations

This video explores how you can leverage technology and messaging to maximize your donations and make giving a year-round habit! To learn more, check out How to Use Content to Drive Donations, Three Ways to Drive Donations on a Budget, and Creating a Low-Cost and Effective Fundraising Video.

Growing your Mission through Human Connection

Growing your Mission through Human Connection

Dr. Mark Bergel co-founded The Shared Humanity Project after leading efforts in both the university and nonprofit sectors. He has created grassroots programs and services that have helped more than 300,000 children and adults living in poverty. What inspired you to start your .ORG? Response: For years, I have been frustrated by the lack of […]

How to Reach More Supporters Online

How to Reach More Supporters Online

The online world is a noisy place. Charities increasingly have to find new ways to cut through the clutter, get their message out there, and drive donations.   A charity’s website is an excellent way to do just that. Research has shown that people who donate directly through a charity’s website are more likely to remember […]

Building Community Within Your Organization

Building Community Within Your Organization

​​Jorge Valencia began his tenure as the Point Foundation’s Executive Director and CEO in January 2007. He brings Point a wealth of experience in managing and growing non-profit organizations, a proven ability to design and manage the infrastructure of expanding organizations, and extensive experience with, and sensitivity to, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) […]

Getting Started with Privacy

Getting Started with Privacy

By Beth Bacon, PIR Senior Director of Policy and Privacy It’s been several years since the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was introduced. While the initial flurry of privacy notice updates that plagued your inbox has subsided, the importance of establishing a responsible approach to protecting your customer or donor data remains. To help […]

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.

Informative Articles

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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