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Cybersecurity for Nonprofits: Cost-Effective Defense Strategies

SecureWorld News

Nonprofits often juggle tight budgets and unique operational demands, making it even more difficult to keep sensitive information safe—but here's the thing: you don't need a fortune to build a strong defense against the possible cyber threats out there. Let's take a closer look at some key cybersecurity strategies for nonprofits to consider.

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AWS vets lead new startup that aims to connect workers with nonprofits through ‘volunteerism’

GeekWire

Their solution is a platform that allows companies to find and sign up for volunteering opportunities with local nonprofits. Launched earlier this year, Field Day is rolling out a private beta version of its platform in January for a six-month trial run with a limited group of companies and nonprofits. Community Warehouse Photo).

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Flying Heritage museum, sold last year by Paul Allen’s estate, sets reopening date

GeekWire

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Steuart Walton , the grandson of Walmart founder Sam Walton, purchased the collection through his Wartime History Museum, a nonprofit with a mission to preserve and restore wartime historical artifacts.

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Signal launches in-app sustainer program to accept donations from users

The Verge

As a nonprofit, Signal doesn’t receive financial support from any advertisers or shareholders, a new blog post notes , and relies on users for donations. Signal users can make donations to the company within the app | Signal.

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Funding female founders: Former All Raise CEO on what needs to change

GeekWire

That’s not a bad thing, said Pam Kostka , a longtime tech leader who was previously CEO of All Raise , the nonprofit that supports female and non-binary founders. They’re all founded and led by men. “It’s just statistically impossible that it would have happened organically,” she said.

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Founded by a former high school counselor, EdXeno aims to connect students with their future colleges

GeekWire

He ultimately decided to chart his own path in the field — initially founding a nonprofit called Equitable College Counseling before founding EdXeno. So I’m able to be myself, be authentic.” The startup spirit is part of Booker’s family. “As a founder, we can’t predict the future.

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6 tips from Seattle tech companies on how to support racial equity programs

GeekWire

The nonprofit sea.citi recently convened a panel of Seattle tech leaders to talk about DEI efforts. While the company tries to create an environment where people can be their authentic selves, in some societies that can be dangerous in public.

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