The Nonprofit Podcast
The Nonprofit Podcast is your weekly dose of real-talk fundraising, designed for the doers, dreamers, and difference-makers powering today’s nonprofit world.
Hosted by Jena Lynch, Donorbox’s Education & Community Engagement Manager, and fundraising strategist Britt Stockert, CFRE, each episode delivers clear, practical insights you can act on right away, no fluff, no filler.
You’ll also hear from Cara Augspurger, Ed.M., CFRE, ED of Grace Care Center Foundation, sharing field updates and frontline perspectives.
Whether you’re building something new or leveling up your impact, we bring you bold ideas, honest conversations, and tools to help you fundraise smarter and lead with confidence.
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The Nonprofit Podcast
Ep 138| Stay Secure: Cybersecurity Tips for Nonprofits
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Cyber attacks occur every 39 seconds, and nonprofits are 50% more likely to be targeted!
Understanding potential vulnerabilities can help your organization stay secure, continue its valuable work without interruption, and keep your donor trust relationships intact.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why Nonprofits Are Prime Targets
- Impact of Fraud on Nonprofits
- Key Cybersecurity Terms Explained including PCI DSS Compliance, tokenization, encryption, and DDoS attacks
From data breaches and ransomware to payment fraud and spam donations, Jena and Donorbox IT Support specialist, Kimi Arnett, examine the risks and provide actionable steps to protect your valuable data and maintain donor trust.
As Cyber Security Month closes and Giving Season picks up pace understanding the threats, how they can disrupt your fundraising efforts, and how to protect your organization proactively is critical. We have an excellent blog guiding you through the steps to prepare for a cyber-attack, you can find it here:
📑 Cyber Security for Nonprofits | Steps to Address Cyber Security Risks:
https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/cyber-security
To find out how Donorbox protects your data 24/7, visit donorbox.org/security, or reach out to Kimi and our dedicated security team at security@donorbox.org.
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