--- title: "Why Non-Profit Organizations Should Care to Deploy DMARC? | DMARC Report" description: "Did you know that only 1% of Non-profit organizations’ domains have the basic DMARC authentication protection in place?" image: "https://dmarcreport.com/og/blog/why-non-profit-organizations-should-care-to-deploy-dmarc.png" canonical: "https://dmarcreport.com/blog/why-non-profit-organizations-should-care-to-deploy-dmarc/" --- Quick Answer Did you know that only \[1% of Non-profit organizations’ domains\](https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/nonprofit-domains-basic-dmarc-impersonation-protections) have the basic DMARC authentication protection in place? \[DMARC\](https://dmarcreport.com/) safeguards the reputation and goodwill of profitable and nonprofitable organizations by shielding their email-sending domains against spoofing and \[phishing attacks\](https://www.scmagazine.com/news/aeroblade-attack-on-us-aerospace-firm-shows-how-too-many-companies-are-still-vulnerable-to-spear-phishing). 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[ Check DMARC Record → ](/tools/dmarc-checker/) Did you know that only [1% of Non-profit organizations’ domains](https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/nonprofit-domains-basic-dmarc-impersonation-protections) have the basic DMARC authentication protection in place? [DMARC](https://dmarcreport.com/) safeguards the reputation and goodwill of profitable and nonprofitable organizations by \*\*shielding their email-sending domains against spoofing and [phishing attacks](https://www.scmagazine.com/news/aeroblade-attack-on-us-aerospace-firm-shows-how-too-many-companies-are-still-vulnerable-to-spear-phishing). > The most common mistake we see during DMARC setup is jumping straight to p=reject without monitoring first, says Vasile Diaconu, Operations Lead at DuoCircle. Start at p=none, analyze your reports for at least a full quarter - you need to catch monthly, quarterly, and annual email senders that only fire periodically. Then fix any legitimate senders that fail before enforcing. We walk every customer through this sequence. DMARC ([RFC 7489](https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/rfc7489)) ties SPF and DKIM together by requiring alignment between the envelope sender and the visible `From` header. According to Google’s February 2024 bulk sender requirements, a DMARC policy of at least `p=none` is now mandatory for any domain sending 5,000+ messages per day to Gmail users. When a [receiver’s mailbox filters an email](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Email%5Ffiltering) sent from your domain and labels it as ‘potentially fraudulent,’ \*\*DMARC instructs it to either mark it as spam (so that the recipient becomes less likely to open it and get tricked) or reject its entry (so that there’s no possibility of the recipient opening it and getting victimized). You can choose the ‘ none’ policy that instructs the recipient’s server to take no action against such messages, but that’s \*\*almost equal to having no DMARC in place. Now, imagine the [vulnerability of nonprofit domains](https://www.nonprofitpro.com/article/research-shows-only-1-2-of-org-domains-have-adequate-phishing-protection/) that **lack DMARC**! ![Dmarc office 365](https://media.mailhop.org/dmarcreport/images/2024/01/dmarc-office-365-11.jpg) Let’s understand how [DMARC adoption](https://dmarcreport.com/blog/dmarc-adoption-amongst-us-education-sector/) can protect the \*\*integrity and sensitive details of nonprofit organizations, their staff, and donors. ## How DMARC is Beneficial for Nonprofit Organizations? The [Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2023](https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/cyber-security-breaches-survey-2023/cyber-security-breaches-survey-2023) states that almost a quarter of \*\*UK-based charities have been victims of cyber breaches or attacks in 2023, which underlines the requirement of defenses like [SPF](https://dmarcreport.com/what-is-spf/), [DKIM](https://dmarcreport.com/what-is-dkim/), and DMARC. As of 2025, DMARC is mandatory under multiple compliance frameworks. [CISA BOD 18-01](https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-18-01) requires p=reject for US federal domains. [PCI DSS v4.0](https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/) mandates DMARC for organizations processing payment card data as of March 2025\. Google and Yahoo require DMARC for bulk senders (5,000+ messages/day) since February 2024, and [Microsoft began rejecting](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-office-365/email-authentication-dmarc-configure) non-compliant email in May 2025\. The UK [NCSC](https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/email-security-and-anti-spoofing), Australia’s [ASD](https://www.cyber.gov.au/resources-business-and-government/essential-cyber-security/ism/cyber-security-guidelines/guidelines-email), and Canada’s [CCCS](https://www.cyber.gc.ca/en/guidance/implementation-guidance-email-domain-protection) all mandate DMARC for government domains. Cyber insurers increasingly require DMARC enforcement as an underwriting condition. So, here are some reasons to drive NPO heads to think about DMARC: ## Reputation and Goodwill Years of respect go to waste with just one mistake. Phishing experts \*\*exploit domains of nonprofit organizations to draft and send [genuine-looking fraudulent emails](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/jan/24/ai-scam-emails-uk-cybersecurity-agency-phishing) that seem to come from the official source. ## Email Deliverability _Email deliverability is the ability of messages to land in the primary inboxes of recipients instead of spam folders_. DMARC promotes the **domain’s reputation**, which consequently leads to an enhanced [email delivery rate](https://agencyanalytics.com/kpi-definitions/email-delivery-rate) as recipients’ servers trust your sending source. DMARC for nonprofit organizations increases the \*\*rate of openings and [click-throughs](https://www.wordstream.com/click-through-rate), which creates more opportunities for fund-raising and spreading awareness programs. ## Visibility into the Email Attack Surface The attack surface of nonprofit organizations is mostly extensive as they \*\*don’t deploy high-tech security measures due to the limitation of resources. Deploying DMARC and assessing [DMARC reports](https://dmarcreport.com/dmarc-report/) gives them transparency into email risks lurking around their system. \*\*Timely awareness of vulnerabilities gives better control over the attack surface, allowing nonprofit organization domain owners to make necessary adjustments and place stricter policies. ## Money Saving on Different Levels By [preventing phishing](https://dmarcreport.com/blog/10-reasons-why-your-website-needs-a-robust-dmarc-report-monitoring-tool/) and [spoofing attacks](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/russian-hackers-u-s-intelligence-community-spear-phishing-campaign/), nonprofit organizations \*\*stay away from legal penalties and settlements that could cost hundreds and thousands of dollars. ## Protection of Donors NPOs maintain a database of donors that includes their personal and sometimes financial details as well. The information helps [hackers execute phishing](https://cybersecuritynews.com/mandiants-x-account-hacked/) and spoofing attacks without much effort. Apart from phishing, they may also \*\*encrypt information and demand ransom in exchange for [decryption keys](https://phoenixnap.com/glossary/decryption-key). Even if you pay the ransom, there isn’t a guarantee that they won’t misuse the information. What’s even worse is that you \*\*lose the trust of current and potential donors, impacting your NPO’s cash inflow. ![Create dmarc record](https://media.mailhop.org/dmarcreport/images/2024/01/create-dmarc-record-8446.jpg) ## Final Words [Email authentication](https://dmarcreport.com/blog/spf-vs-dkim-vs-dmarc-difference-explained-2026/), particularly through DMARC, is crucial for \*\*charity recipients of a nonprofit organization for several reasons. In the realm of philanthropy, trust is paramount, and email communication plays a pivotal role in building and maintaining that trust. DMARC ensures that emails sent on behalf of the nonprofit organization are legitimate and not prone to phishing or spoofing attacks. By implementing DMARC, the organization can \*\*protect its donors and stakeholders from falling victim to [fraudulent emails](https://cointelegraph.com/news/trezor-phishing-emails-days-after-support-portal-breach) that may claim to represent the charity. This not only safeguards the reputation of the nonprofit but also instills confidence among recipients, assuring them that any communication received is genuinely from the organization. Additionally, \_DMARC provides valuable insights through **reporting mechanisms**, allowing the nonprofit to monitor and analyze email activity, identify potential threats, and take proactive measures to enhance [email security](https://dmarcreport.com/blog/why-email-security-matters-and-how-to-get-it-right/). In essence, DMARC serves as a powerful tool for nonprofit organizations to fortify their email ecosystem, bolster donor trust, and ultimately advance their [philanthropic mission](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philanthropy). ## Sources - [CISA Binding Operational Directive 18-01](https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-18-01) - [Microsoft Outlook DMARC Enforcement May 2025](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-office-365/email-authentication-dmarc-configure) (2025) - [PCI DSS v4.0 - DMARC Requirement](https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/) (2025) - [RFC 7489 - Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance (DMARC)](https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/rfc7489) ## Topics [ DMARC ](/tags/dmarc/)[ email security ](/tags/email-security/)[ News ](/tags/news/) ![Brad Slavin](https://media.mailhop.org/dmarcreport/images/team/brad-slavin.jpg) [ Brad Slavin ](/authors/brad-slavin/) General Manager Founder and General Manager of DuoCircle. Product strategy and commercial lead for DMARC Report's 2,000+ customer base. [LinkedIn Profile →](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradslavin) ## Take control of your DMARC reports Turn raw XML into actionable dashboards. Start free - no credit card required. [Start Free Trial](https://app.dmarcreport.com/) [Check Your DMARC Record](/tools/dmarc-checker/) ## Related Articles [ Foundational 4m Akira flaunts victims, Idaho targets orthodontist, AI granny protects Nov 22, 2024 ](/blog/akira-flaunts-victims-idaho-targets-orthodontist-ai-granny-protects/)[ Foundational 4m Alternatives to DMARCLY's Blog Section for Learning About Email Authentication and DMARC Nov 6, 2023 ](/blog/alternatives-to-dmarclys-blog-section-for-learning-about-email-authentication-and-dmarc/)[ Foundational 4m Ambient Light Spying, Cybersecurity Prices Drop, Euro 2024 Threats Jul 10, 2024 ](/blog/ambient-light-spying-cybersecurity-prices-drop-euro-2024-threats/)[ Foundational 4m Banks Drop OTPs, Major Cyber Heist, Spying Spouses Arrested Jul 18, 2024 ](/blog/banks-drop-otps-major-cyber-heist-spying-spouses-arrested/) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"Organization","@id":"https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q138898167","name":"DMARC Report","url":"https://dmarcreport.com","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://dmarcreport.com/images/dmarcreport-logo.png"},"description":"DMARC reporting and email authentication management. 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