How to Keep Your Nonprofit and Its Data Secure
Whether you’re concerned about being hacked, smeared, or harassed, here are some guidelines.
March 4, 2025 | Read Time: 2 minutes
Security is too often an afterthought for nonprofits, but cyberattacks and threats in the form of harassment and even violence are very real. Here’s a collection of articles on how to protect your organization. Need a primer on cybersecurity terms? Want to read about one group’s experience being hacked? Or why fundraisers need to double down on securing their data? It’s all here.
Editor’s note: Chronicle playbooks are updated on an ongoing basis as new advice becomes available.
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Leadership
Nonprofits — and Their Leaders — Seek Security Amid Threats
After last week’s killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, organizations are assessing their risks and taking steps to protect staff, buildings, and events. -
Technology
How to Use A.I. Effectively and Protect Your Organization’s Reputation and Values
Experts say it’s critical for nonprofits to craft guidelines on A.I. use — and they offer advice on how to do it. -
Glossary
Cybersecurity Is Evolving Fast. Here Are Terms You Need to Know
To keep up with advancements, leaders must understand key terms and concepts, from MFA to SSO. -
Cybersecurity
What One Nonprofit Learned From Getting Hacked — and How Other Groups Can Protect Themselves
Cybercrimes have doubled since 2018. But protecting organizations from hacks is increasingly easy and affordable. -
Data and Fundraising
Why Fundraisers Need to Double Down on Data Security
The data nonprofits collect about donors is valuable. Securing and protecting it is essential to maintain a good relationship with supporters. -
Opinion
Post-‘Roe’ Digital-Privacy Concerns Should Send a Signal to Nonprofits: Take Online Security Seriously
As people seeking abortions struggle to hide their digital trails, nonprofits and foundations should look deeply at their own tech practices and how they may be harming those they aim to help. -
Cybersecurity
Nonprofits Are at Risk of Cyberattacks. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Most charities have spent little on cybersecurity because of cost — and because they didn’t think they’d be targets. The good news is there’s help to address the threat. Plus, see the rest of our January issue. -
Cybersecurity
How Organizations Can Protect Themselves From Cyberattacks
Advice from technology experts on the steps nonprofits and foundations can take to fend off cybercriminals. Plus, read more in our report on safeguarding nonprofit data.
