Are you a charity leader navigating the complex landscape of data protection? Join us on Thursday 3 April at Microsoft London for a roundtable discussion on key data protection topics. Gain insights and practical advice to strengthen your organisation’s compliance and safeguard personal data. We will cover areas such as: Has your organisation carried out thorough…
Welcome to the Smartdesc November newsletter. This month, we share some useful resources on how to avoid recent Dropbox phishing attacks, how to build an IT Strategy without significant in-house expertise, and how we helped the national charity Mind achieve ISO 27001 certification – in case this is something you are considering at your organisation. We…
In today’s digital landscape, charities face increasing cyber security threats that can compromise sensitive data and undermine trust. Achieving ISO 27001 certification can be a game-changer, as the gold standard for information security management, and can help your organisation safeguard its information assets while demonstrating your commitment to security and compliance. Join us for our…
Would you like to learn how to optimise your IT Helpdesk, including best practice, reporting, and building a good team culture? Join us on Tuesday 11 February 2025 for our first Charity Technology Roundtable of 2025, hosted with Microsoft Tech for Social Impact at Microsoft London Paddington. Our roundtables provide a relaxed, safe space to meet…
Welcome to the Smartdesc October newsletter. October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, so we’ve included some useful resources on achieving Cyber Essentials, and the key areas charity leaders should be focusing on to improve their cyber security. You can also benefit from free cyber and data protection consultations with one of our subject matter experts.…
Welcome to the Smartdesc September newsletter. This month, we are thrilled to invite you to a free networking event for anyone involved in IT at charities – our Charity Leaders Winter Social on 7 November at the Microsoft Experience Centre. Also, don’t miss our blog on important changes to Microsoft licensing, upcoming webinars on Data…
A guide to help you understand what the Microsoft New Commerce Experience (NCE) is, how it affects the licenses you buy, and the benefits of moving to NCE from an Enterprise Agreement (EA). If you are a nonprofit organisation that uses Microsoft 365, you may have heard of the New Commerce Experience (NCE) that Microsoft…
Welcome to the Smartdesc August newsletter. This month, we share how nonprofits are solving technology resourcing issues with a co-managed approach to IT, including a video case study from WaterAid setting out how they achieved it. Also don’t miss our free charity IT community events – webinars on Subject Access Requests and Microsoft Copilot for…
Would you like to enjoy networking and drinks with charity peers at the impressive Microsoft Experience Centre? Join us on Thursday 7 November from 3.30 – 6.30pm for our annual Charity Leaders Winter Social, alongside Microsoft Tech for Social Impact. We are excited to be hosting this year’s event at the Microsoft Experience Centre in…
Welcome to the Smartdesc July newsletter. This month, we share our key takeaways from the insightful 2024 Charity Digital Skills Report. We also feature bespoke IT training, information on our friends Charity IT Leaders, and exciting networking and learning opportunities. Free charity IT resources Inconsistent IT skillsets often cause inefficiencies and a lack of confidence.…
