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Disaster Recovery Plans for Nonprofits: A Practical Guide

Disaster Recovery Plans for Nonprofits: A Practical Guide. March 13, 2007 Presented by Dave Vogel. Introduction. What is a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)? Why prepare one? What are the components of a DRP? . How to Begin. Know your resources Create a Table of Contents

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Disaster Recovery Plans for Nonprofits: A Practical Guide

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  1. Disaster Recovery Plans for Nonprofits: A Practical Guide March 13, 2007 Presented by Dave Vogel

  2. Introduction • What is a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)? • Why prepare one? • What are the components of a DRP?

  3. How to Begin • Know your resources • Create a Table of Contents • Draft an outline • Assemble the right people • Set a reasonable timeline

  4. Key Attributes to a DRP An effective plan is: • Practical and verifiable • Cost effective • Organization-wide participation and acceptance • Easy to understand • Approved by senior management and BOD • Reviewed and updated annually

  5. Things to Consider • Are there ways to pool resources with other NFP organizations? • Are you overprotected in some areas where you can cut back on DRP coverage? • Are there confidential portions of the DRP that should be in a separate document?

  6. More Considerations • Do you have volunteers who can offer DRP services at a free or reduced rate? • Can any of your service providers offer emergency space if needed? • Can employees work from home? • Do you have another facility for back office operations if needed?

  7. Conclusion/Wrap Up • Key things to remember • Questions and answers

  8. Contact Information David Vogel Sobel & Co. 293 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 290 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-994-9494 david.vogel@sobel-cpa.com

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