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Does your nonprofit:

1. Protect your company from Ransomware/CryptoLocker - Have a minimum of 2 separate Backups of all data – 1 onsite & 1 remote cloud backup for disaster recovery (or 2 separate Cloud backups if no onsite server/devices are applicable). Includes email backups (MS Office 365 or Gsuite, etc), SharePoint, OneDrive and other cloud hosted data if applicable( ie. OneDrive, Google Drive, Drop Box)
2. Provide Interactive Security Awareness Training for all staff, (interactive video based with quizzes) coupled with ongoing Phishing Email Campaign with reporting to test if users are clicking on links or opening unknown attachments.
3. Enable 2 factor authentication / MFA (Multi Factor Authentication) for cloud and remote access to networks and company data, as well as Office 365 or GSuite Email
4. Have a current “Business Grade” firewall in your office “WITH” security services activated from the manufacturer (ie. SonicWALL, Watchguard, etc)
5. Have an active/up to date account with Techsoup.org – to obtain nonprofit pricing/donations of various software products and other benefits

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Your nonprofit should:

1. Create a Benefits Purchasing Committee - A group of individuals tasked with the collective mission of evaluating and recommending employee-sponsored health insurance options for your organization. Creating a healthcare purchasing committee can greatly improve the decisions being made to improve inclusive employee benefits.
2. Include DEI on the agenda of committee meetings - Adding a DEI committee to your health benefits decision making process will enable leaders to take deliberate and intentional steps to formally address health inequity within their own organization.
3. Hold a yearly satisfaction survey on employee health benefits - Satisfaction with your employees’ benefits, particularly with health benefits, directly affects the ability to retain and recruit staff. Responding quickly to survey input with clearly communicated, proactive changes can result in a positive impact on your workforce.
4. Prepare a timeline and checklist when purchasing health benefits - With competing priorities and health insurance renewal deadlines approaching, a well-formed timeline and checklist is the key to a thoughtful health plan decision. A systematic approach to health benefits plan purchasing can save time, money and greatly improve health benefits for both the organization and its employees.
5. Research and explore new options to find the best choice for your team -  VitalHealth partnered with Nonstop Administration & Insurance Services, Inc. in 2021 to drive down the cost of employee health insurance for small nonprofits with Nonstop Wellness. This means no upfront out-of-pocket costs for employees and employers benefit with a competitive composite premium from Kaiser or Aetna.

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Your nonprofit should:

1. Consider becoming a reimbursing employer to save on unemployment costs.
2. Find 3 new ways to combat employee burnout.
3. Take steps toward streamlining your off-boarding process.
4. Look for new ways to improve your employee handbook.
5. Offer a training opportunity to an employee.

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Does your nonprofit:

1. Have a cloud based financial technology infrastructure.
2. Have a financial professional reviewing or preparing your financial statements.
3. Engage in strategic planning from a financial perspective at least once per year.
4. Update your budget throughout your fiscal year as circumstances change.
5. Have 3-6 months of operating reserves.

According to group purchasing expert PurchasingPoint, nonprofits should:

1. Be proactive in supplier diversity by working with groups that promote certified diverse business enterprises (minority, women-owned, service-disabled, and veterans).
2. Regularly review and assess the effectiveness of group purchasing partnerships to ensure alignment with nonprofit goals and objectives.
3. Stay informed about market trends, supplier performance, and emerging opportunities for cost savings.
4. Collaborate with other nonprofits to share best practices, insights, and resources for procurement optimization.
5. Participate in group purchasing events, workshops, and training sessions to maximize membership benefits and stay updated on best practices.

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