b'DIGITAL by Adam Baker and David DowDEFENSEProtecting data from systemic threatsThe director of developments voice shook. We have a problem. Our donor platform was hacked. Every name, email, and card numbergone.The executive director froze. What? Why would anyone attack us? Were a small nonprofit! N early every breached nonprofit has asked that question, but only after the damage was done. Sadly, that scenario is the bestcase outcome in situations like this. At least the organization knew they had been hacked. Many nonprofits never realize it has happened, while donor information quietly circulates to the black market.\x02NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2025 WWW.CITYGATENETWORK.ORG 45'