Information about Cyber Essentials and other resources
Assessment tool allowing charities to check their level of compliance with data protection requirements
An overview of the main digital fundraising techniques
Blog post comparing G Suite and Office 365
Technology is now an integral part of the work of any charity. This page covers the main topics you need to consider across the work of your organisation.
Scottish charity leaders call to action on what is needed to create a digitally confident third sector in Scotland.
Resource site with free and discounted tools for charities
Curated list of software and platforms for charities, sorted by work area
Ellie Hale, digital fellowship and communities lead at CAST, talks about digital leadership.
Information and free resources to help charities understand and comply with data protection requirements
Infographic overview of the main differences between the two main cloud productivity suites.
This follow-up report reviews progress, providing practical examples of how organisations are adapting and evolving in our digital world.
A 20 page how-to guide to help charities take action to improve their cyber security
Recruiting a digital trustee can be a good way to bring expertise on to your board. But what kind of person do you need and what role would they play?
General resources on scams and suspected fraud.
A basic overview of the key issues around Cyber Security
Steps for developing a comms strategy for your organisation – how-to guide
Simple and accessible general advice on staying safe online.
The New Reality’s contributors make a clarion call for pioneering leadership to seize the opportunity to use digital transformation to drive a new era of social impact and to recognise that `business as usual’ poses as much risk as creating space for experimentation and action.
Louise Macdonald OBE, CEO of Young Scot, and Simon Hopkins, CEO of Turn2Us share they’ve learned about digital leadership, from why charities need to do it, how they’ve developed their skills in this area and the risks as well we opportunities they’ve encountered along the way.
Analytics Academy helps you learn about Google’s measurement tools so that you can grow your business through intelligent data collection and analysis
Marie Curie’s Head of Digital Steve Armstrong shares how digital has helped them look at the supporter journey through another lens and what he has learned along the way
Overview of how charities can make use of Facebook adverts Platypus Digital
Explanation of the benefits of Trello for project management across distributed teams
Introduction to password managers and their benefits
A report exploring both the theory and real-life practice of how organisations improve and increase their capability in using data.
A primer on the key issues and stages in implementing a CRM, with links to case studies.
A step-by-step guide to the strategy for selecting the best software for charities
An overview of the most popular online fundraising platforms and tips on how to use them effectively
An online tool which helps organisations find out how resilient they are to cyber attacks and practise their response in a safe environment.
Resources designed to encourage essential cyber security discussions between the Board and their technical experts.
Guidance on how organisations can protect themselves in cyberspace, including the 10 steps to cyber security.
Community of probono data scientists that run hack days for charities and free office hours sessions
A place for product-loving enthusiasts to share and geek out about the latest mobile apps, websites, hardware projects, and tech creations
Policy-level questions to help your board engage strategically with cyber resilience issues.
Comprehensive model covering 7 key themes across a 5-stage journey
A free helpline to help organisations confirm they have been the victim of an attack and, if so, provide expert guidance to get them back to secure operations.
Explore free online courses about marketing on Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Audience Network.
Guidance that helps small to medium sized organisations prepare their response to and plan their recovery from a cyber incident.
How to improve cyber security within your charity – quickly, easily and at low cost.
Transparency statement and links to open data projects
The best place to find up to the minute cyber services information, resources and support across Scotland.
A guide to getting started with social media, and how to use it to help you reach more people.
Resources and links from SCVO, including information about Cyber Essentials
Supporting cyber resilience across all sectors
Since leadership is key to charities moving ahead with digital, what skills should leaders develop? Here are Zoe Amar’s top 7