August…that blissful time of year when the days are hot and hazy and you have nothing to do…except get your annual report out the door. SAY WHAT? The majority of non-profit and ministries professionals consider fall that magical time of year to get the behemoth of an undertaking, The Annual Report, out of the door. Year […]
Love should be the defining reason we tithe, donate, or share. If a gift is coerced out of guilt or shame it ceases to please God. This will be a significant difference in relational fundraising within the body of Christ vs. a more secular approach. […]
This is the 12th and final installment in our series, The Road Map to PCI! Today we will look at Requirement 12: Maintain an Information Security Policy. Creating and maintaining a Security Policy is one of the simplest ways to reinforce the critical role security plays within your organization. […]
Every day we see headlines in the news telling us that familiar line “Your passwords are not strong enough!” In many cases these stories are absolutely right, so how do you keep passwords strong without making them utterly impossible to remember?
Talking about money in church often feels cumbersome. In a world full of televangelist and schemes manipulating people out of their money, how do you talk to your congregation about giving in a way that is inspirational? […]
We have arrived at the 11th installment of our 12 part series, The Road Map to PCI. This month we look at Requirement 11: Regularly Test Security Systems and Processes. Nearly every question in Requirement 11 is focused on ensuring the integrity of your network through vulnerability scans. […]
Beginning January 1st, 2015 version 3.0 of the PCI Data Security Standards will go into effect. If you joined us for our webinar, “PCI 3.0 Nonprofit Impact” you are already familiar with the ways in which your organization is likely to be impacted. […]
PCI is a set of data security standards which all merchants must abide by. PCI Compliance has become a familiar term as the Card Brands push for greater security. The requirements of PCI can feel burdensome, however this is far outweighed by the inherent benefits – even for nonprofits processing donations. […]
We’ve been on the “Road Map to PCI” journey together for 10 months now! This month, it’s time to get technical. We are going to look at the PCI Council’s fifth area of focus and press into the requirement: “Track and monitor all access to network resources and cardholder data.” […]
As result of several highly publicized breaches with major retailer, the payment card industry has experienced some additional scrutiny. It’s left many merchants reviewing the security of their payment data systems and proactively looking at how to best protect themselves from potential losses in the event of a fraud. […]