Training

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Privacy Matters: Building Stronger, More Resilient Organizations in a Digital World

In today’s data-driven landscape, privacy is no longer an afterthought—it’s a fundamental pillar of strong operations. Organizations that lack proper data governance, cybersecurity protections, and processes are exposing themselves to unnecessary risk, jeopardizing both their reputation and the trust of their stakeholders.

Firefly Strategic Consulting helps organizations proactively strengthen their privacy foundation so they’re prepared for the inevitable challenges ahead. By embedding privacy into your operations, you’re not just mitigating risks—you’re gaining a strategic advantage, building trust, and ensuring long-term resilience in an increasingly digital world.

We offer privacy training options designed to equip leaders and their teams with the knowledge and tools to turn privacy from a compliance concern into a powerful asset.

In the workshop provided to our members, Heather took a complex topic and made it accessible and more importantly, applicable to participants. She communicates privacy principles and the risks of not having protections in place in a way that encourages leaders to take action, without judgement, and by providing a realistic perspective on what is possible in a small organization. Heather's passion for privacy is evident in her delivery and participants leave the session feeling empowered to take steps towards improving their own practices.

Christine Trauttsmandorff, Executive Director, Volunteer Ottawa

Sample Courses

Individual courses are offered both virtually and in-person and are tailored to address your organization’s needs. The following sample courses were designed to help bring awareness to privacy, specifically for those working in the not-for-profit sector.

Custom courses and workshops are also offered.

  • We all know that having strong privacy practices in place is important, but its often an area that gets overlooked…….until we need it. Having strong privacy practices in place can be a challenge for not-for-profit organizations – the laws are complex, resources and expertise can be limited and its often a challenge to even know what is needed and where to start. 

    This 90-minute session helps to introduce privacy, specifically with a not-for-profit lens. We discuss the importance of having a privacy program, how the laws apply to not-for-profit organizations, challenges and common mistakes you might face and provide guidance on simple steps you can take now, to help improve your organization’s privacy position.

    You should leave the session with a better understanding of your organization’s obligations with regards to privacy and a range of ideas as to how you might implement changes, based on your needs.

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  • What would you do if: 

    • Your users' or clients’ personal information was breached, exposing sensitive data like location, medical records, or criminal background? 

    • An employee accidentally emailed donor names, contact info, and donation history to the wrong person? 

    • Your Board Chair asked you to brief the board on your organization's privacy risk management strategy? 

    These scenarios (unfortunately) could happen to any of us. Are you prepared?

    In this session, we dive into these and other privacy risks and explore right-sized solutions that fit your organization's resources. Together, we’ll learn how to assess privacy risks and discuss practical short- and long-term strategies to protect your organization. 

12-week Program

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Igniting Impact: Privacy is a unique, cohort-based, applied learning program that is designed to help your organization build capacity in privacy management.

This 12-week program teaches participants the fundamentals of privacy and supports them through the development of their own tailored privacy program.

The next cohort will be offered for 10 participants in Fall 2025. Early access pricing is available to those who register before June 30.

What’s included?

  • 6x 1hr, virtual group sessions over 12 weeks

  • Access to a learning resource portal with class materials and downloadable templates

  • Cumulative assignments, that build foundational components to your privacy program

  • 6 x 30 min, 1:1 coaching sessions to answer questions and advise on your assignments

  • Access to a community of learning, to network & share best practices

Investment:

Before June 30: $1500 + HST

After June 30: $2000 + HST