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As the online world continues to evolve, building digital trust is becoming critical for nonprofit professionals. From increased cyberthreats and data breaches to confusing new privacy laws, it's hard to know where to start when it comes to ensuring security protection measures are in place - but don’t panic! 

This session will provide you with understanding of the basics of both cybersecurity and data privacy. Get ready to learn how the strongest defense against cyber threats is found in multiple layers of protection, including changes in behavior that you can start implementing right away. 

We’ll cover key concepts of today’s privacy laws and explore how they challenge us to think about our data in a whole new way, and how they actually align with the principles of nonprofits. 

Join us and come away from this session with an understanding of how your nonprofit can be protected from cyber threats and data breaches and start building a foundation of digital trust.

This live event will take place on February 8th, 2023, 11am PST.

In this live event, we will cover:

• Data in the age of privacy and cybercrime
• Three basic cybersecurity practices every organization should practice
• How to apply a life cycle perspective to protecting data
• How a few behavior changes can make our organizations safer
• How to think about and define Digital Trust

User experience (UX) focuses on having a deep understanding of website visitors, the information they need, the actions you want them to take, and the ease of which they can engage and convert on your website. Nonprofit websites are the centerpiece for all digital engagement with an organization. Having a good UX can enhance support, increase donations, and further your mission. Join us to learn about the top UX enhancements and features to consider on your website for 2023 and beyond. 

During this live event we will:

• Learn what User Experience is and the effect it has on the success of your organization online in generating engagement.
• Analyze best practices, tips, and tricks for building a UX-optimized nonprofit website with examples of websites you should follow.
• Whether you are looking to build a new website from scratch, or improve the website you already have, learn methodologies and systems to enhance your organization's website UX.

This live event will take place on February 15th, 2023, 11 a.m. Pacific time. 

In the wake of countless data breaches and privacy breaches, it's more important than ever for nonprofit professionals to understand cyber security and data privacy. But where do you start?

As cybersecurity and data privacy become progressively important elements of managing an increasingly digital workplace, it is essential that nonprofit professionals understand the basics of these topics. Cybersecurity and Data Privacy for Nonprofits is a six-part learning series focused on cybersecurity and data privacy for nonprofit professionals. Through this series, you will learn the fundamentals of sustaining multilayered cybersecurity practices and data management that extends throughout the entire data lifecycle. 

You will gain understanding of cybersecurity principles and techniques designed to improve your nonprofit’s security posture. Our ultimate goal is for nonprofit professionals to leave this series educated about cybersecurity best practices and armed with the knowledge needed to reduce their risks associated with bad actors. So join us on this journey as we break down the key components of cybersecurity and data privacy over the next six weeks! 

Together, it's possible for us all to learn how to keep constituent information and our organizations secure!

Early Bird Offer valid until Feb 14, 2023: Get $100 off by using promo code CYBEROFF100 at checkout.

Your website is the digital “front door” of your organization. How would you set up your front door to welcome all the clients, funders, and other constituents? How can you improve your website, so it can attract and convert the right visitors, help increase donations, volunteers, and sponsorships, build trust with your visitors and your board, and make the desired impact on your audience? In this course, you are going to learn the key concepts to strategize and maintain a growth-driven website that is appealing, educational, and functional for your key audience. You will engage in discussions directly with our website management experts, and gain hands-on experience by completing the assigned activities.

Due to the live nature of this course, the course will show as "Closed" until March 29.

Early Bird Offer valid until Mar 8, 2023: Get $100 off by using promo code WEBSITEOFF100 at checkout.

At the beginning of the pandemic, nonprofits leveraged CRM-based solutions to uniquely connect with their supporters and the community. Now that we’re in a more stable period, highly successful nonprofits are now leveraging these same systems to align their operations, marketing, and fundraising platforms to rapidly scale their growth.

From this event recording, you will

• Learn how HubSpot's inbound marketing, omnichannel communications, and donor automation have helped organizations survive and thrive throughout COVID
• Discover why small and medium nonprofits are now looking to HubSpot to connect their siloed communications, fundraising, volunteer management, and member services onto the same platform
• Gain step-by-step guidance on evaluating your nonprofit's CRM needs and making the right marketing and technology investment decisions to achieve your goals in 2023 and beyond

This event was recorded on January 24, 2023.