Safeguarding Nonprofit Data: Risks, Best Practices, and Legal Considerations

Virtual Workshop – Live/Online

Fee: $50 for MCN members / $70 for nonmembers

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When you were growing up, did your school do fire drills? Most of us never had a large fire, but we rehearsed the evacuation so that if the unthinkable did happen, we would know exactly what to do. And our schools also installed fire extinguishers, alarms, and other protections. The emergency plan was comprehensive, and it considered how people and tools would engage and respond should the need arise.

Scenario planning prepares your nonprofit for addressing emergencies and disruptions with confidence instead of fear. Put measures in place now to protect and monitor your data. If your data gets hacked or seized, you will be ready to respond swiftly and systematically.

Join a panel of tech, legal, and nonprofit specialists for a conversation that will illuminate proactively protecting the data you hold–especially on behalf of vulnerable constituents.

Anticipated Learning Outcomes:

• Understanding what cybersecurity attacks and data seizures can look like, their impact, and how to prevent them
• Building capacity to create data incident response plans
• Gaining insight on legal obligations and how to engage with legal professionals for support if an incident occurs

The format of this workshop will be both presentational and conversational with time for participant story sharing and questions

Event Details

This event was rescheduled from April 10 @ 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. to May 13 @ 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. CT.

This virtual event will take place on the Zoom platform. Your access link will be emailed to you the day before the event after 12 p.m.

This session will be recorded. The recording will be made available to registrants after the live event.

Captioning is provided automatically through Zoom. For information on requesting CART, ASL, or another accommodation, please visit our Registration Policies page.

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Speaker Information

Joel is President of Brave North Technology, a Minnesota-based technology firm partnering with over 100 nonprofit organizations to develop and manage technology systems that support their missions. Joel is also a Senior Consultant at Great River Strategies. He has provided strategic counsel to over 250 nonprofit organizations in the areas of development, marketing, technology, and process improvement. His past leadership roles include serving as the VP/CDO for Fraser. Joel serves on the board for Missions Inc. and Shavlik Family Foundation, and is a frequent speaker at nonprofit events and conferences.

I’m the owner of Birken Law Office. I help nonprofits solve problems so they can quit worrying and get back to what matters most – Their Mission. In my spare time I make videos, courses and other materials that empower nonprofits to do things right. Using the right tools, making the right connections and getting the right coaching is how we get stronger. I’m not like most attorneys, I actually have an outgoing personality, and I like to think outside the box. Let’s be real – most lawyers are boring. And most lawyers are smart people but lousy teachers. I have a masters in nonprofit management and enjoy teaching and coaching. Let’s make nonprofits better.

Jonathan Hatch (he/him/his) is the Founder and Executive Director of Saint Paul Media, a design agency specializing in nonprofits. Jonathan brings to the table more than 20 years of experience in user experience, web development, cloud architecture, digital security, and datacenter administration. As the owner of two local technology businesses and the former director of his own nonprofit, he is uniquely positioned to offer strategic counsel to mission-driven organizations facing technological challenges. Jonathan is responsible for most of the user experience research, content strategy, and devops/secops for Saint Paul Media’s interactive design projects. His current focus revolves around generative AI, machine learning, and advanced cybersecurity strategies specifically tailored for enhancing website performance, security, and digital risk mitigation.

Hi, I’m Karen, and I am a nonprofit technology strategist who loves helping people solve problems – from making their work easier and more enjoyable, to enabling their organization to more effectively achieve its mission. My 20+ years experience in nonprofit leadership, consulting, and capacity building earned me a broad knowledge of how people, process, and technology can work together to create impact. I write, speak, and advise organizations on technology leadership, software selection, user adoption, innovation, and strategic IT alignment.