Welcome to the Smartdesc May newsletter. In case you missed it in April’s edition, we have released our annual Charity Technology Leaders Report – click here to download.
This month, we share our upcoming Charity Summer Social, advice on email best practice, cyber security and data protection training, our new Copilot briefing sessions, and more.
Free charity IT resources
- Would you like to meet charity peers in a friendly, relaxed setting? Come along to our Summer Social on 13 June for drinks, nibbles and networking, with a guest speaker to be announced: Charity Leaders Summer Social
- We are excited to be running a workshop on all things charity data protection. Register for our event on 27 June at Microsoft London for relaxed discussion and networking with charity peers: Data Protection for Charities – Demystified
- The misuse of ‘Carbon Copy’ (CC) and ‘Blind Carbon Copy’ (BCC) in emails is a common cause of data breaches. So, should you use CC, BCC, or neither? Read our blog for advice, with guidance from the ICO: Email best practice: CC, BCC or
neither?
- Do you offer all staff Cyber Security training? This is the first question the ICO will ask in a breach. Our eLearning platform includes Cyber Security, Data Protection and Fraud Awareness modules tailored to charities, from £3 per user. Click here to arrange a demo: Cyber Security Training for Charities
- Would you like to learn how Copilot for Microsoft 365 can save you time at your charity? We are offering a free online introduction to Copilot, featuring a live demo and an interactive Q&A session. Book a slot to suit you here: Get Copilot Ready – Briefing Sessions
- Data protection training is essential for all staff to ensure they understand their responsibilities. We provide bespoke data protection training tailored to nonprofits. Visit our dedicated webpage to find out more and book your free consultation: Data Protection Compliance Training
- Join us for our next quarterly roundtable on 11 July in London on the topic of cyber security. Together with Microsoft Tech for Social Impact, we provide a relaxed, safe space to meet charity peers and share best practice. Spaces are limited so to be sure to reserve your place: Charity Technology Roundtable – Cyber Security
Smartdesc’s sole focus is nonprofit organisations, which includes charities, social enterprises and NGOs. Speak to us today to find out how we can help consolidate, secure and optimise technology within your organisation.
