Weathering the Storm:Protecting Your Nonprofit and Yourself in Uncertain Times (Parts 1-3)

What it's all about

In these turbulent times, risk is everywhere—you and your nonprofit are more vulnerable than ever. 

RoundTable Technology’s three-part webinar series, led by data privacy experts Destiny Bowers and Karim Beldjilali, offered nonprofits essential guidance to navigate today’s growing digital and operational threats. Each session focused on a specific layer of protection—personal, organizational, and long-term resilience—empowering attendees with immediate and practical steps to strengthen their defenses.

Part 1 (April 17th): Covered understanding risk and threats, and how they applied to personal security.

Part 2 (May 1st): Focused on organizational risk management, reducing liability, and implementing baseline protections.

Part 3 (May 15th): Addressed maintaining a strong security posture and key actions needed for ongoing protection and success.

Part 1: Understanding Risk & Protecting Yourself

This session focused on personal digital safety and how nonprofit professionals can reduce their exposure to modern cyber threats.

In this session you'll learn:

• What “risk” really means in the digital age
• The specific threats targeting nonprofit professionals today
• How to minimize your online footprint and reduce personal exposure
• How to identify red flags and early signs of attacks
• Practical strategies for strengthening your personal cyber hygiene
• Tips for educating your team and building accountability

This foundational session emphasized that resilience begins at the individual level, with proactive habits and awareness.

Part 2: Organizational Risk Management & Baseline Protections

Building on the personal-level strategies, this session turned the focus to organizational risk—highlighting the importance of system-level safeguards and culture.

In this session you'll learn how to:

• Identify key organizational risks and liability exposures
• Implement baseline protections to reduce vulnerability
• Establish clear internal policies and controls
• Develop a culture of shared accountability and awareness
• Create effective incident response and business continuity plans

Attendees left with a roadmap for fortifying their organization’s core defenses in an unpredictable environment.

Part 3: Maintaining Your Security Posture for Long-Term Resilience

The final session focused on sustainability—how to ensure long-term protection through vigilance, adaptability, and continuous improvement.

In this session you'll learn how to:

• Build a sustainable security and risk management program
• Conduct regular assessments and audits to identify new risks
• Maintain and update policies as your organization evolves
• Promote ongoing staff training and security awareness
• Create a culture of continuous improvement and vigilance

This session provided a clear framework for nonprofits to evolve their protections and remain resilient in the face of future challenges.

Whether tackling personal vulnerabilities or institutional risks, this webinar series was a call to action. It equipped nonprofit professionals with the insights and tools to safeguard their missions, their teams, and themselves—no matter the storm ahead.

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