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