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.
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
- 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
For more information, visit NTEN Nonprofit Cybersecurity Readiness Program.
