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Nonprofit Compliance

PCI DSS Compliance for Nonprofits

If your nonprofit processes credit card donations — online, at events, or by phone — you must comply with PCI DSS. BrightWorks IT helps nonprofits achieve and maintain compliance without disrupting your fundraising.

PCI DSS
Full Compliance
Level 4
SAQ Support
Zero
Card Data Breaches
Ongoing
Compliance

PCI DSS Challenges for Nonprofits

Payment card security requirements apply even to small nonprofits.

Didn't Know We Needed It

Many nonprofits don't realize that accepting credit card donations triggers PCI DSS requirements. Non-compliance means potential fines and loss of card processing ability.

Complex Requirements

PCI DSS has 12 requirements with 300+ sub-controls. Understanding which apply to your nonprofit based on how you process cards requires expertise.

Protecting Donor Payment Data

A credit card breach at your nonprofit destroys donor trust. Donors who have their card data stolen through your organization may never donate again.

Annual Compliance Validation

PCI DSS compliance must be validated annually through Self-Assessment Questionnaires or assessments — an ongoing obligation.

Nonprofit PCI DSS Compliance

Practical payment card security for nonprofit fundraising.

PCI Scope Reduction

Minimize the systems and processes in scope for PCI — reducing complexity, cost, and risk.

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PCI Gap Assessment

Identify where your nonprofit meets PCI requirements and where gaps exist.

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PCI Security Controls

Implement the technical and operational controls required by PCI DSS.

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PCI Compliance Maintenance

Ongoing monitoring, annual validation, and continuous compliance management.

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What’s Included

Every feature and service included when your nonprofit partners with BrightWorks IT for this solution. No hidden fees, no surprise charges — just comprehensive support designed for mission-driven organizations.

PCI scope assessment
Gap analysis
Scope reduction strategy
Security control implementation
SAQ completion support
Quarterly vulnerability scanning
Annual compliance validation
Staff training
Policy development
Ongoing compliance monitoring

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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