Building a Strong Data Governance Plan for Grantmakers Pt. 1

July 23, 2025

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time

As cyber threats become more sophisticated, the need for strong, scalable data governance in philanthropy has never been more critical.


Join this Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) session to learn how foundations of all sizes can build effective data governance programs tailored to their needs and resources. Attendees will identify the essential layers that should be in place—from data classification policies to external security support services like SOCs (Security Operations Centers) and NOCs (Network Operations Centers)—especially when internal IT staffing is limited. The session will also address growing risks from ransomware and phishing, and examine why many data governance policies never move beyond draft form.


Whether you're just getting started or refining existing structures, this session will help demystify data governance and provide practical guidance on protecting your organization’s most valuable digital assets.


Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the foundational parts of a scalable data governance program.

  • Learn how to select external IT security services when in-house expertise is limited.

  • Explore real-world strategies for managing risk, securing data, and implementing policies that support safe data sharing and decision-making.


Session Guests:

  • Thomas DeMayo,  Partner, Cybersecurity and Privacy Advisory at PKF O’Connor Davies

  • John Hagel, Director of IT, The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust


This session will be facilitated by Gozi Egbuonu, Director of Programs at TAG.


TAG’s Learning Series

This event is part of the 2025 Annual Learning Series by TAG. The topics for this year include managing complex risk, leading AI innovation and digital transformation, and building a data culture. These themes reflect relevant trends for philanthropic leaders– at all levels, to understand and effectively address within their organizations. 


Series Sponsor

Interested in sponsoring this series? Contact us.


Webinar Recording & Presentation

After the webinar, TAG members may download the presentation and view a recording by visiting the Webinar Archive.



Event Details

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