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title: EPOCH, Inc. | Non-Profits FAQ
description: EPOCH, Inc. works with government contractors to help them reach their CMMC and compliance goals.
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# Non-Profits FAQ

### Why do nonprofits need managed IT services?

Nonprofits often operate with limited resources and lean teams. Managed IT services provide access to experienced IT professionals without the cost of hiring a full internal department.

### How can IT help nonprofits maximize their budget?

We help nonprofits standardize technology, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and leverage nonprofit technology discounts and grant programs.

### What cybersecurity threats do nonprofits face?

Nonprofits are frequently targeted by phishing attacks, ransomware, account compromise, and donation-related fraud because they often manage donor and financial information.

### Can you help us qualify for nonprofit technology discounts?

Yes. We can help identify opportunities through programs such as TechSoup and other nonprofit-focused technology initiatives.

### How do you protect donor information?

We implement security controls such as multi-factor authentication, access management, endpoint protection, encrypted backups, and security awareness training.

### Can you support remote and hybrid nonprofit teams?

Absolutely. We help organizations securely connect staff, volunteers, and leadership teams regardless of location.

![Compliance](https://theepochteam.com/hs-fs/hubfs/content_Compliance2.jpg?width=584&name=content_Compliance2.jpg "Compliance")

### What happens if we lose access to our data?

We maintain backup and recovery strategies designed to restore critical systems and information as quickly as possible.

### How much does managed IT support cost for a nonprofit?

Costs vary based on the number of users, devices, locations, compliance requirements, and support needs. Most nonprofits find managed IT services more predictable and cost-effective than reactive IT support.

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