Tech Risk Management for Nonprofits
Executive Director Boot Camp Session :
Technology Risk Management
Summary
What: Technology Risk Management for Executive Director Boot Camp
When: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | 3-3:45pm
Where: Chaffee County Fairgrounds - Executive Director Boot Camp Classroom
Who: Executive Director Boot Camp Track Attendees
Why: Nonprofits are fueled by trust, yet 27% of organizations worldwide fell victim to cyberattacks in 2023. While 75% of nonprofits do not actively monitor their networks, the consequences of a breach go beyond finances to include severe reputational damage. This 45-minute session moves beyond technical jargon to address the "monsters" threatening your impact—from internal occupational fraud to the emerging risks of autonomous AI agents. We will cover the "Security Fulcrum"—balancing operational ease with data protection—and provide a 3-step action plan to ensure your mission isn't derailed by preventable risks.
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Supplemental Materials
Your Mission is the Target : Cybersecurity for Nonprofits
Resource Bibliography
Immediate Action (Monday Morning Moves)
CISA - No Cost Cybersecurity Tools : The gold standard for free toolkits and incident response templates.
NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Corner: Policy templates for Acceptable Use and Data Privacy.
ACFE 2024 Report to the Nations: Benchmark data on internal fraud to share with your Board.
Deep Dive (Long-Term Strategic Planning)
NTEN Nonprofit Tech Readiness: (NTEN = Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network) Cohorts for tech that is geared towards nonprofits.
NTEN Courses for nonprofit technology: variety of video courses
TechSoup Cybersecurity Courses: Affordable training for your staff and volunteers.
Level5 Management CSRA Grant: Information on applying for free cybersecurity risk assessments.
Access Now Digital Security Helpline: Real-time assistance if you believe you have been hacked.