Social justice nonprofits are scrappy, innovative, and fearless. That’s why autocrats hate you. You are the thorn in their flesh. The spit in their eye. The stone in their shoe.
They will come after you.
Autocrats use a combination of tactics to take down their enemies. A state legislator in Texas might open an investigation into an abortion fund for “trafficking” minors across state lines. ICE might intimidate volunteers who help undocumented migrants. A nonprofit that supports LGBTQ+ youth might find its social streams flooded with hate speech and threats of violence.
Protecting yourself and those you serve likewise requires a combination of tactics. You need to diversify funding to reduce reliance on state grants and corporate sponsors. You need to work with lawyers to be ready to defend your rights in court. And you need to prepare your tech systems against cyberattacks.
Small nonprofits are often weak on cybersecurity. These days, you cannot afford to be. You need to do more than guard against the threats we all face online. Hacktivists may directly target you. Others may dox your staff. Investigators might even subpoena your client data from your CRM without you ever knowing about it.
Undaunted Consulting believes in the power of nonprofits to make the world a more just, equitable, and peaceful place. We have written a free white paper to help you better understand the threats you face and to harden your systems against them. Complete the form below to receive “Cybersecurity for Social Justice” in your inbox.
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David is the founder of Undaunted Consulting. He specializes in data management system optimization and rapid app development for social service, social justice, and environmental justice nonprofits.