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    Generic top-level domainsIDNDNSSEC

    Overview

    .gives is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) created as a dedicated namespace for individuals and organizations involved in charitable giving and philanthropy. Proposed through ICANN's New gTLD Program, the string was intended to provide an easily recognized and accessible domain space for people and groups who "give back" or invest in the welfare of others.

    History

    • Applicant/Registry: Rightside / Demand Media (United TLD Holdco Ltd.).
    • Registry agreement: ICANN-signed Registry Agreement received on 6 March 2014.
    • Delegation: .gives was delegated to the DNS Root Zone on 4 June 2014, completing the successful application and activation of the TLD.
    • Classification: Listed as a generic (gTLD) and categorized under Lifestyle in registry catalogs.

    Usage and Audience

    • Target audience specified by the applicant includes:
      • Charitable organizations and nonprofits.
      • Donors, fundraisers, and philanthropic initiatives.
      • Individuals and community organizations engaged in volunteering and social welfare work.
    • The TLD was promoted as a recognizable namespace for the global community of people and organizations committed to giving back.

    SEO and Brand Impact

    • The applicant positioned .gives as a way to increase choice, expression and relevance for organizations and consumers looking to signal charitable purpose.
    • Operations and consumer protections emphasized by the registry operator included:
      • Commitment to rights protection mechanisms and involvement in policy topics such as the Trademark Clearinghouse.
      • A prefunded Continued Operations Instrument (COI) and a stated capital base to support registry start-up and ongoing operations.
      • Intention to promote inclusiveness and create a safe environment for consumers and rights holders.

    Operator

    Public Interest Registry (PIR)

    Whois

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domain:       GIVES

organisation: Public Interest Registry (PIR)
address:      11911 Freedom Drive 10th Floor, Suite 1000
address:      Reston VA 20190
address:      United States of America (the)

contact:      administrative
name:         Director of Operations, Compliance and Customer Support
organisation: Public Interest Registry (PIR)
address:      11911 Freedom Drive,
address:      10th Floor, Suite 1000
address:      Reston VA 20190
address:      United States of America (the)
phone:        1 703 889 5778
fax-no:       1 703 889 5779
e-mail:       ops@pir.org

contact:      technical
name:         Senior Director, DNS Infrastructure Group
organisation: Identity Digital Limited
address:      c/o Identity Digital Inc.
address:      10500 NE 8th Street, Suite 750
address:      Bellevue WA 98004
address:      United States of America (the)
phone:        +1.425.298.2200
fax-no:       +1.425.671.0020
e-mail:       tldtech@identity.digital

nserver:      V0N0.NIC.GIVES 2a01:8840:22:0:0:0:0:61 65.22.32.61
nserver:      V0N1.NIC.GIVES 2a01:8840:23:0:0:0:0:61 65.22.33.61
nserver:      V0N2.NIC.GIVES 2a01:8840:24:0:0:0:0:61 65.22.34.61
nserver:      V0N3.NIC.GIVES 161.232.16.61 2a01:8840:fa:0:0:0:0:61
nserver:      V2N0.NIC.GIVES 2a01:8840:25:0:0:0:0:61 65.22.35.61
nserver:      V2N1.NIC.GIVES 161.232.17.61 2a01:8840:fb:0:0:0:0:61
ds-rdata:     51526 8 2 d1dd06d869102253fe38e8f665571b0f10a7f2c24ad4a92c10c47503919a6e1d

whois:        whois.nic.gives

status:       ACTIVE
remarks:      Registration information: http://nic.gives

created:      2014-05-29
changed:      2025-08-14
source:       IANA

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