Non-Profit Cybersecurity Community of Practice

Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience

The Social Economy through Social Inclusion (SETSI)

Technology Helps

Nonprofits are often the custodians of some of the country’s most sensitive information, from personal health and housing records to immigration files, counselling notes, and details about vulnerable families. Yet leaders tell us they are expected to do more with less, often without the training, confidence, or support to safely manage digital systems securely or protect this deeply personal community-level data. Without the capacity to secure it, the risk extends beyond operational failure to real harm for the very people and communities nonprofits serve.

Digital resilience is a leadership responsibility, not just a technical concern.

The Non-Profit Cybersecurity Community of Practice is a dynamic, sector-wide gathering space for Canada’s non-profits, charities, and social enterprises — convening thought leaders, practitioners, board members, and changemakers committed to protecting the missions that matter most.

In today’s interconnected world, trust is the currency of impact — and trust in the digital age is built on strong cybersecurity and digital safety practices. Without them, organizations face growing risks to their operations, reputations, and the communities they serve.

The reality is stark: most boards and leadership teams in the non-profit and social enterprise sector do not have a formal cybersecurity policy. This leaves critical data, vulnerable communities, and organizational continuity exposed at a time when cyber threats are escalating in frequency and sophistication.

This Community of Practice — governed and led by the Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience (CCNDR), Social Economy Through Social Inclusion (SETSI), and Technology Helps — provides a safe, dignified, and solutions-focused environment for open dialogue and shared learning. It is a network of networks, uniting diverse leaders who understand that digital resilience is a leadership responsibility, not just a technical concern

More than a Meeting Space

Why Cyber Safety Matters for Nonprofits

Building awareness and practical strategies to help non-profits stay secure — and keep the communities they serve safe.

We exist to ensure Canada’s non-profits and social enterprises have the knowledge, confidence, and collective supportto address today’s digital threats head-on, while continuing to deliver on their missions with integrity and safety.

Provide a trusted, collaborative space for sector leaders to openly discuss, explore, and learn from lived experiences, emerging trends, and proven best practices in cybersecurity and digital safety.

Provide non-profit, charity, and social enterprise leaders with clear, practical, and immediately implementable strategies that strengthen organizational digital resilience.

Governance
Cultivate a culture of foresight and accountability in cybersecurity governance at both board and senior leadership levels.

Our Purpose

Objectives

Equip Leaders

Embed Proactive

We exist to ensure Canada’s non-profits and social enterprises have the knowledge, confidence, and collective support to address today’s digital threats head-on, while continuing to deliver on their missions with integrity and safety.

Canada-wide, peer-driven community

Build a Nationwide, Peer-Led Digital Resilience Network

Amplify Awareness Through Strategic Partnerships

Strengthen the collective voice of partner organizations — the Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience (CCNDR), Social Economy Through Social Inclusion (SETSI), and Technology Helps — by showcasing shared expertise, coordinating outreach, and leveraging joint platforms to maximize visibility and sector-wide influence.

Deepen Engagement Across All Networks

Actively engage each organization’s network — including members, impact partners, and clients — by providing meaningful value, timely resources, and benefits that directly address their most pressing digital safety needs, ensuring sustained participation and advocacy.

Prioritize Action Over Theory

Focus on practical application by sharing actionable tools, tailored services, and proven frameworks that drive transformative digital safety practices. Ensure nonprofit executive directors and boards can move from learning to doing, embedding resilience into day-to-day operations and long-term strategy.

Why Join Us

Gain insider perspectives from sector-leading experts and peer organizations that have navigated the same challenges you face.

Access up-to-date resources and policy frameworks tailored to non-profits and social enterprises.

Be part of a national movement to strengthen public trust, ensure digital safety, and secure the future of community-driven impact.