Deadline: August 26, 2025

Applications are open for the NTEN Nonprofit Cybersecurity Readiness Program 2025. Nonprofit Cybersecurity Readiness is a three-month learning program designed to significantly advance the functional security of nonprofits while building cybersecurity leadership, management, and confidence for nonprofit staff.

The 3-month, fully-funded, closed-cohort program works with 20 organizations per cohort to provide peer engagement and professional development as a group alongside individualized security assessments, priority planning, and service implementation. Evolved from NTEN’s Nonprofit Tech Readiness program—which has served 1,500+ organizations since 2010—Nonprofit Cybersecurity Readiness builds on a proven model with consistently high results, including a 98% net promoter score.


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Topics

  • Building your security mindset
  • Understanding the cybersecurity landscape
  • Foundational security: accounts, devices & malware
  • Staying safe online: browsing, social media & online harassment
  • Building a culture of security
  • Secure messaging & communications
  • Secure data storage 
  • Introduction to data minimization
  • Incident response planning
  • Physical security, travel security

Program Highlights

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  • Threat assessment: Conduct a tech assessment of your organization’s cybersecurity preparedness, then speak to an advisor to evaluate your digital vulnerabilities – from phishing to data breaches.
  • Certification pathway: You have the option to extend your training and earn a professional development milestone – an NTEN professional certificate.
  • Tailored learning: Participate in a structured, three-month curriculum through the NTEN Training Center – designed for nonprofit contexts – and speak to expert advisors onboard.
  • Custom security plan: You’ll receive support in developing a clear, actionable plan for your organization.
  • Fully funded cohorts: These cohorts are generously funded by NTEN’s partners and so are entirely free to attend.
  • Peer networking: Live events to connect with others facing similar challenges.

Eligibility

  • They currently have two open cohorts, accepting applicants with the following criteria:
    • Global applicants
    • U.S. based applicants
  • This program is ideal for professionals working in nonprofits interested in advancing or implementing security and privacy initiatives in their nonprofit.
  • Applicants may hold any role or title. Board members or volunteers are not eligible.

Application

Click here to apply


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For more information, visit NTEN Nonprofit Cybersecurity Readiness Program.

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