IT doesn’t have to be so complicated or scary, but it can seem like it if you don’t have any experience in this area. My goal is to make this subject easier to understand so that you can make better decisions for your organisation’s IT investments.
Here is where I share free resources to help you and your organisation – all IT in Plain English.
Close the Front Door: How Not for Profit users increase cybersecurity risks
From my experience working with Not for Profits, the biggest risks don’t come from sophisticated attacks. Instead, they come from what I call the “front door,” or the small, everyday decisions users make.
How the speed of IT change is putting your NFP at greater risk
The pace of change in technology means policies, contracts and practices are becoming outdated within months, and risks are emerging faster than most organisations can reasonably track. Therefore, it’s crucial for every organisation to put simple but deliberate processes in place to keep pace with the speed of IT change.
Three IT Actions to Set Your Organisation Up for a Great Start to 2026
Summer is here, and so is the mad rush before a well-earned break. Before you switch off, here are three simple IT actions that will set your organisation up for a safer and more strategic start to 2026.
Your NFP is exposed to unnecessary cybersecurity risks if your MSP isn’t doing this
I recently conducted a current state review for another Not for Profit’s IT infrastructure. What I found was similar to other organisations that outsource their IT support to external parties – unnecessary cybersecurity risks.
3 Emerging AI Risks Your NFP Can’t Afford to Ignore
AI technology is moving incredibly fast. Here are three emerging AI risks your Not for Profit must mitigate right away.
When Not for Profits make lousy IT investment decisions
Not for Profits are incredibly considerate in the way they use funds, and yet when they finally commit to an IT investment, they too often make bad decisions that can be avoided.
5 things your software vendors wished you understood about cybersecurity risks
Here are some things they would love for your organisations to understand about cybersecurity and how you can prevent a large number of these hacks from occurring.
Why your NFP needs an AI Adoption Strategy
It’s clear now that if organisations want to reap the greatest benefits from this new technology while protecting themselves from inappropriate use, an AI Adoption Strategy is an absolute must.
Is it finally time for your NFP to invest in Microsoft Copilot?
AI tools can be incredibly useful for many users in Not for Profits. However, I’m just not convinced that Microsoft Copilot is…
Could your NFP survive a 3rd party cybersecurity breach like Qantas?
Just because you have engaged a 3rd party to perform services for you, doesn’t alleviate you from the responsibility of keeping your and your stakeholders’ data safe.
What would your NFP do first if you had a cybersecurity breach?
What would you do first if you actually had a breach? That’s where the Incident Management Plan is very handy.
5 Risks of AI Adoption in Not for Profits
Your Not for Profit staff is likely using AI today. Yet, do you know the 5 risks of AI adoption in Not for Profits?
If I were a non-technical manager in charge of cybersecurity
Decades ago, I was a non-technical manager in charge of cybersecurity for a massive government SAP implementation project. Not too long later, we had a serious cybersecurity breach where the hacker accessed data migration test data for the project, which included privacy information. If I could do it all over again, I would do 3 things differently.
How volunteers increase your Association’s cybersecurity risks
Every Association has them…volunteers! We can’t live without them, but did you know that volunteers can increase your Association’s cybersecurity risks?
How government can help charity service providers manage cybersecurity risks
Charities play a significant role in providing social services on behalf of the Australian government. As such, the cybersecurity risks of managing such sensitive data are shared with these organisations.
Why you should double the budget for your NFP’s new system
As a general rule of thumb, you should double the budget for the implementation of your new system.
Is your Not for Profit compliant with the Privacy Act changes?
Last month, the Australian government passed amendments to the Privacy Act 1988. With this came more stringent responsibilities and potential penalties for many Not for Profits.
Why backups are so important for business continuity in your NFP
I often talk about the importance of backups to mitigate cybersecurity risks. However, I was personally reminded this week how important backups are also for business continuity in general.
Why your NFP should consider geoblocking tools for cybersecurity
Geoblocking tools have been around for a while, but I just realised their real power not too long ago. It was Christmas Day 2023.
What internal IT-related skills should you have in your NFP?
There’s a lot of debate about what IT-related skills should be performed internally or externally. I personally believe that most Not for Profits with limited budgets are better off by…