Hamilton Books
Pages: 112
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Trim: 5¾ x 8
978-0-7618-2660-6 • Paperback • November 2003 • $55.99 • (£43.00)
Michael K. Robinson is IT Director at Creative Direct Response and Adjunct Instructor at Anne Arundel Community College.
Chapter 1 Preface
Chapter 2 Introducing Nonprofits to Disaster Recovery: Getting Beyond the Initial Fear; Is the Need For a Disaster Recovery Plan Real?; The Basic Cycle of Events in Disaster and Recovery; Questions for Review and Implementation
Chapter 3 Team Formation and Initial Plan Development: Moving Into High Gear; Protecting the Organization's Assets; Sharing Information; Disseminating Disaster Information: A Unique Twist on a Web Site; Don't Just Get Insurance, Talk to the Insurance Company;
Chapter 4 Protecting Information and Functions: Document Backups: Hard or Electronic Copies?; Protecting the Organization's Records; Applicable Regulations; Protecting the Organization's Activities; Protecting Sources of Income; Backing Up Electronic Data; Qu
Chapter 5 Risks: Inside and Out: Starting Points; Procedures; Computer Systems; Revenue Impact; Vendors and Partners; Questions for Review and Implementation
Chapter 6 Implementation and Updates: Get the Word Out; Make Decisions in Advance; Purchase Redundant Equipment; Document Procedures and Plans; Off-Site Storage; On-Site Storage; Test the Plan; Update the System; Emergency Sites; Where to Go From Here; Questi
Chapter 7 Appendix A: Nonprofit Survey
Chapter 8 Appendix B: Disaster Recovery Planning Resources
Chapter 9 Bibliography
Chapter 10 About the Author
Chapter 11 Index
... [the book] offers some relevant advice by finding the common denominator among nonprofit agencies as varied as museums, social service agencies, and grant foundations... Robinson's most important point is that all records, whether hard copy or electronic, are part of the heart of any organization, and that contingencies must be made for recovery for business to continue following a disaster like Katrina... According to Robinson, the speed of recovery for nonprofit institutions following a disaster isdirectly linked to the ability to restore these institutional records... Robinson states that nonprofits tend not to be driven by technology and he devotes a fair portion of the book to electronic sources. At first glance, this seems irrelevant, but for less computer savvy nonprofits, the information provides basic information on securing electronic information. Robinson points out that a loss from a breach in cyber-security can be just as damaging as any fire or flood. He mentions that basics such as securing computers, installing firewalls, and limiting the number of personnel who have access to sensitive records, simple measures that should be part of a nonprofit's day-to-day operations to effectively prevent or limit damage done by compromised or stol
— Virginia Bartos, Historic Preservation Program Analyst at the New York State Office of Parks; AASLH History News
... [the book] offers some relevant advice by finding the common denominator among nonprofit agencies as varied as museums, social service agencies, and grant foundations... Robinson's most important point is that all records, whether hard copy or electronic, are part of the heart of any organization, and that contingencies must be made for recovery for business to continue following a disaster like Katrina... According to Robinson, the speed of recovery for nonprofit institutions following a disaster is directly linked to the ability to restore these institutional records... Robinson states that nonprofits tend not to be driven by technology and he devotes a fair portion of the book to electronic sources. At first glance, this seems irrelevant, but for less computer savvy nonprofits, the information provides basic information on securing electronic information. Robinson points out that a loss from a breach in cyber-security can be just as damaging as any fire or flood. He mentions that basics such as securing computers, installing firewalls, and limiting the number of personnel who have access to sensitive records, simple measures that should be part of a nonprofit's day-to-day operations to effectively prevent or limit damage done by compromised or stolen information... The real value of this book is its clear and convincing reasons for the need for disaster recovery planning, which makes it a useful tool for convincing any reluctant staff, volunteers, or board members who fail to see value in planning for the aftermath of a disaster.
— Virginia Bartos, historic preservation program analyst, New York State Office of Parks; AASLH History News