Strategic Cybersecurity for Non-Profits: Protecting Mission, Data, and Donor Trust
Executive Summary
Nonprofits face a unique cybersecurity challenge: the need for robust data protection combined with the reality of constrained budgets and limited technical staff. The solution isn't to replicate enterprise security programs, but to implement a right-sized framework that addresses the specific risks nonprofits face.
From protecting donor databases and online giving platforms to securing volunteer data and ensuring grant compliance, nonprofits need security strategies that are practical, affordable, and aligned with their mission.
This white paper presents a strategic cybersecurity framework designed specifically for nonprofits — covering the essential security controls, staff training, and vendor management practices that protect mission, data, and donor trust.
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Key Takeaways
- Right-sized security framework prioritizing the controls that matter most for nonprofit-specific risks
- Donor data protection strategies covering online giving platforms, CRM systems, and email marketing tools
- Staff and volunteer security training programs achievable with limited time and budget
- Grant compliance documentation that satisfies funder cybersecurity requirements
- Affordable security tools and services specifically suited to nonprofit budgets and needs
- Board reporting templates that communicate cyber risk in mission-relevant terms
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