Practical Technology Talks for Nonprofits Doing Critical Work
Dan Hernandez is here to help your audience make sense of topics like cybersecurity, AI, risk, and compliance with clear guidance they can take back to their organizations.
Technology now affects almost every part of a nonprofit’s work.
As a result, nonprofit leaders are facing more pressure than ever to make decisions about IT security, compliance, AI, and risk. Without a technical background or a clear place to start, it can leave them feeling unsure of what they’re missing and vulnerable to risks they might not see.
Your audience needs clarity.
And Dan Hernandez is here to provide it. He founded PCS in 1989 to give nonprofits stronger technology support that respects their goals, budgets, people, and mission. And he’s spent the past 35+ years delivering on that mission, along with serving on nonprofit boards.
That firsthand perspective shapes the way he talks about technology: through a nonprofit lens that accounts for the unique realities mission-driven organizations face.
What makes Dan valuable on stage is how he translates that experience…
Explaining complex topics in plain language.
Connecting technology decisions back to the mission.
Giving audiences practical next steps they can understand and act on.
Find the Right IT & Cybersecurity Talk for Your Audience
Not every nonprofit is in the same place with IT. Dan developed the keynotes below to meet leaders where they are and help them take the next step.
For audiences who want to understand where they’re vulnerable.
For audiences ready to put the right IT essentials in place.
For audiences moving from security planning to compliance readiness.
How to Find Gaps in Your Security Before An Attacker Does
Cybersecurity tools can create a false sense of security if leaders don’t know what’s working, what’s missing, or where gaps may be hiding. In this keynote, Dan walks through how security gaps form in nonprofit environments and where they commonly hide. You’ll learn how to identify where your nonprofit may be exposed and how to address those gaps before an attacker can take advantage of them.
The IT Foundation Every Nonprofit Needs
Many nonprofit leaders know security matters, but aren’t always sure what should be in place or how to evaluate their current setup. That uncertainty makes it harder to spot gaps, set priorities, and make confident technology decisions. In this keynote, Dan Hernandez breaks down the core pieces of a strong IT foundation that every organization should prioritize.
Documentation Is Your Defense: What Nonprofits Need to Be Able To Prove
After a breach, your organization may need to prove what protections, policies, and training were in place. Without clear documentation, insurance claims can be denied, fines and lawsuits can follow, and even the right actions may be hard to defend. In this keynote, Dan walks through the key documentation every nonprofit should have ready to protect their organization.
Forward-Looking Technology Talks for Nonprofit Leaders
From Fax Machines to the Future: The Evolution of Nonprofit IT
In the 1980s, nonprofit IT looked like a few phones, fax machines, and computers. Today, nonprofits everywhere rely on technology to deliver their mission. This keynote takes you back to the Bay Area before the dot-com boom, when Dan Hernandez was helping organizations navigate the earliest days of workplace technology. Through 35+ years of firsthand experience, Dan tells the story of how nonprofit IT moved from the back office to the center of the work — and what that history can teach us about what comes next.
What Nonprofits Need to Know About AI Use Today
Nonprofits are under pressure to do more with less, and AI is making that possible. But most AI tools weren’t built with security, privacy, or compliance in mind. In this keynote, Dan Hernandez walks through what AI use looks like inside nonprofit organizations today and where risks can start to form. You’ll learn how to introduce structure, visibility, and guardrails without slowing innovation or productivity.
How to Turn Technology into a Strategic Advantage
Many nonprofits work around outdated systems, disconnected tools, and reactive IT support that only responds when something breaks. In this keynote, Dan Hernandez explains what changes when you take a more intentional approach to technology. He walks through how better alignment between systems, processes, and teams can reduce friction and improve how staff work day to day. You’ll learn how to turn your technology into a strategic advantage that supports your people, your processes, and your mission.
These talks help nonprofit leaders understand how technology is changing, how it connects to their mission, and what they should be thinking about next.
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What Your Audience Leaves With
Dan’s talks are designed to make complex technology topics feel clear, relevant, and actionable for nonprofit leaders. Your audience will:
Make more confident technology decisions that support their people, data, and mission.
Understand how topics like cybersecurity, compliance, AI, and risk affect their organization’s work.
Apply timely guidance to the technology decisions nonprofits are facing today.