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501 Common's annual nonprofit advocacy training workshop returns on Thursday, Jan. 25 online. In a big election year, these sessions are a "must-do" for executives, community organizers, policy staff, and board members. 501(c)(3)s play an important role in educating the public about policy issues and actions taken by elected officials, including the President. Elected officials…

501 Commons is excited to be partnering with Incite! Consulting to bring this professional development opportunity to you. The training is ideal for new nonprofit executive directors and those who have been on the job for a while but still need support (due to no orientation, lack of job structure, and strained relationship with the…

Nonprofits are Prime Targets for Cyber Attacks A successful attack can disrupt email, critical applications, and data access, potentially crippling your organization for days, even weeks! The Cyber Peace Institute reported that Microsoft’s 2021 Digital Defense Report found that nonprofits are the second most targeted sector by cybercriminals. Thirty-one percent (31% ) of all nation-state…

Join us for a free online event exclusively for nonprofit leaders, as we celebrate National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Hosted by 501 Commons' Tech Outreach and Education program, this event explores the critical role members of leadership must play in cybersecurity and risk mitigation to ensure an organization's mission is secure and resilient. Four expert-led presentations will…

A few simple changes in your technology habits can bring Peace of Mind. Let’s be honest: most of us find cybersecurity frustrating. Thinking up long complex passwords, trying to find our phones when we need a code to log in to an account... it’s a pain! And if we believe the scary cybersecurity headlines about…