Upload
rosanna-wilkerson
View
216
Download
2
Embed Size (px)
DESCRIPTION
The Internet is Changing, Expanding Creating real opportunities for an Online Global NGO Community
Citation preview
The OnGood InitiativeWhat’s Next Online for the Global NGO Community?
Andrew MackPIR/AMGlobal Consulting
Washington dc, March 2015
Public Interest Registry
About Public Interest Registry
Global not-for-profit organisation created by the Internet Society (ISOC)
Experienced running .org – a stable, trusted registry with more than 10.5 million domains in 210 countries
Dedicated to serving the global non-governmental organisation (NGO) community
The Internet is Changing, Expanding
Creating real opportunities for an Online Global NGO Community
How does OnGood Help NGOs?
Preserving Safety and security online
Visibility Funding
Finding Partners and creating a Web Presence
Trust
A Portal for Members of the NGO Community
Create an Online Presence on the Portal
Get an immediate web presence:
Showcase your cause and activities
Collect donations
Communicate with partners, funders, public
Include links to your social media channels
Having a website vs. Facebook pageYour own website Facebook page
Event calendar ✔ ✔Share news, photos, videos ✔ ✔Interact with your followers ✔ ✔Your own domain name ✔ ✖Collect a data base (emails, contacts,…)
✔ ✖Personalized email addresses ✔ ✖Advertise freely ✔ ✖
Self-Certification
Validation required for entry into the community
Criteria validation Documentation References
A system of checks and appeals keeps .ngo|.ong clean
Community challenge process Regular reviews
Validation
Our Success, Your Success
More NGOs online
More connections between NGOs from north and south
Connection to funders around the world
Mobilizing new contributors
Follow progress and sign up for an Expression of Interest at www.globalngo.org
Who is an NGO?
The 7 characteristics used to define an NGO for .ngo|.ong validation: 1. Focused on acting in the public interest
2. Non-profit making/non-profit-focused entities
3. Limited government influence
4. NGO staff/members are independent actors
5. Active Organizations
6. Structured
7. Lawful