Cybersecurity Essentials for Philanthropy
Executives in philanthropy are increasingly concerned about cybersecurity. In spite of our best attempts as a sector to develop robust security practices, 21% of respondents to TAG’s 2018 State of Philanthropy Tech survey reported experiencing a security breach in the past two years. No wonder there’s growing concern. Through the Cybersecurity Essentials for Philanthropy series, TAG aims to reduce your organization’s risk. The practices and suggestions shared here are those of your peers at philanthropic organizations throughout North America. Their on-the-ground knowledge forms the basis for an invaluable set of best practices.
What You Can Do Today to Improve Security
Presentation: Security Essentials for Grants Management
March 13, 2019 | Session at PEAK2019
Presenter:
- Jim Rutt, Dana Foundation
Webinar: Why Multifactor Authentication (MFA) Matters
April 11, 2019 | View the webinar (TAG Members only)
Presenters:
- John Mohr, MacArthur Foundation
- Ann Puckett, Grand Rapids Community Foundation
- Jonathan Mergy, Tides
Webinar: Security Awareness Training & Policies at Mid-Size Organizations
June 21, 2019 | View the webinar (TAG Members only)
Presenters:
- Christopher Jean-Pierre, Wellspring Philanthropic Fund
- Charles Boname, Vancouver Foundation
- Laura Goff, Marin Community Foundation
Case Study: How Our Organizations Provide Security Awareness Training
Publish Date: June 26, 2019 | Download PDF
Written by:
- Oleg Bell, Open Society Foundations
- Calvin Lewis, Cleveland Foundation
360° Degree Security Strategy
Checklist: Conducting a Risk Assessment
Publish Date: July 24, 2019 | Download PDF
Written by:
- Dan Callahan, CGNET
- Tim Haight, CGNET
White Paper: Building a 360° Security Posture
Publish Date: July 24, 2019 | Download PDF
Written by:
- John Mohr, MacArthur Foundation
- Dan Callahan, CGNET
Webinar: How to Conduct Penetration Testing
August 15, 2019 | View the webinar (TAG Members only)
Presenters:
- Oleg Bell, Open Society Foundations
- Calvin Lewis, Cleveland Foundation
Handbook for Security Policies, Tools, Practices, and Training
September 2019 | Download PDF
Written by:
- Charles Boname, Vancouver Foundation
- Dan Callahan, CGNET
Webinar: Cybersecurity Essentials for Philanthropy: Beyond Jargon
September 18, 2019 | View the webinar (TAG Members only)
Presenters:
- Jim Rutt, Dana Foundation
- Darlene Ott, Winnipeg Foundation
- Calvin Lewis, Cleveland Foundation
Investing Responsibly in Security
Funder Briefing: Supporting Cybersecurity With Your Grantees
October 2019 | Download PDF
Written by:
- Amy Sample Ward, NTEN
- Chantal Forster, Technology Association of Grantmakers
- Karen Graham, TechImpact
Webinar: Partnering with Grantees on Security
January 16, 2020 | Webinar Recording
- Karen Graham, TechImpact
- Amy Studwell, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Right-Fitting Security for Your Organization
Presentation at TAG2019: Security for Community FoundationsNovember 19–21 in Miami
Presenters:
- Charles Boname, Vancouver Foundation
- Calvin Lewis, Cleveland Foundation
Presentation at TAG2019: Security for Mid-Sized Organizations
Presenter:
- Oleg Bell, Open Society Foundations
Funding For This Series
This series is funded in part through an award from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation President’s Grant Fund at the Princeton Area Community Foundation.