The Internet Endures.
No one could have predicted the events of 2020. Through it all, the Internet has been the one constant in many people’s lives. It has been our unwavering connection to the world around us.
Because of its underpinnings, the Internet has remained reliable, and resilient – a lifeline for so many people throughout the globe.
More than any other year, 2020 has reminded us of the importance of our mission.
We need to keep working to ensure the Internet is there for everyone.
As we do so, we are marching toward our strategic goals for the Internet to be open, globally-connected, secure, and trustworthy.
Our Action Plan for 2021 is the next step in this journey.
We will stay focused on building, promoting and defending the Internet in the areas where we can make the most difference, so that it remains a force for good in the world, and brings opportunity to all.
A renewed sense of purpose and urgency
Strengthening the Internet
The Internet has radically transformed our lives for the better. In just a few decades, it has become a critical resource offering those with access virtually infinite opportunities to innovate and work together for the collective good. This didn’t happen by accident. The Internet owes its strength, resilience, and success to its open architecture. It was literally built to be built upon.
Financial Plan
Summary Statement of Activities
Our work in 2021 is supported by a financial plan that will ensure the Internet Society remains fiscally strong and operates effectively as a charitable, not-for-profit entity. The financial plan allocates resources so the Internet Society can continue to deliver on its mission to support and promote the development of the Internet as a global technical infrastructure, a resource to enrich people’s lives, and a force for good in society. The tables below provide further details of this year’s financial plan.
Board Designated Funds
| (All amounts in US $000’s) | 2021 Budget |
|---|---|
| Enhancing Technologies | $1,420 |
| Learning @ Internet Society | $760 |
| Early & Mid-Career Fellowship Programs | $260 |
| Individual Membership | $200 |
| Content Strategy Implementation | $143 |
| Total Board Designated Funds | $2,782 |
2021 Budget
| UNRESTRICTED REVENUE | (All amounts in US $000’s) |
|---|---|
| Memberships, Sponsorships, & Registrations | $1,479 |
| Grants & Contributions | $3,046 |
| Public Interest Registry Contribution | $35,000 |
| TOTAL UNRESTRICTED REVENUE | $39,525 |
| EXPENSES | (All amounts in US $000’s) |
|---|---|
| Action Plan Projects | |
| Building Community Networks | $2,011 |
| Fostering Infrastructure and Community Development | $1,868 |
| Measuring the Internet | $475 |
| Promoting the Internet Way of Networking | $490 |
| Extending Encryption | $1,020 |
| Securing Global Routing | $470 |
| Preserving the Open Internet Model | $45 |
| Initiatives for Empowering People | $3,490 |
| Personnel & Operating Costs | $29,357 |
| Board Governance | $300 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | $39,525 |
| Net Surplus/(Deficit) | – |
Conclusion
This Action Plan represents our focus on achieving tangible outcomes that make a positive difference for the Internet.
- We will work directly in areas that affect Internet access, and the security of the Internet.
- We will advocate for an Internet we believe in through sustained and focused communications efforts that link to our objectives.
- We will work to strengthen our standing as an influencer in Internet decision-making around the world, and as a trusted source of balanced insight and opinion.
- We will make improvements and drive initiatives to help us be more effective in our work.
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