For the digital book cover, I created a bitmap montage using the image editing software GIMP, incorporating several images sourced from Freepik.com. I combined the images and text to form a composite illustration for a fictitious book, Nonprofit Cyber Security Essentials. My research focuses on the factors — both positive and negative — that influence a nonprofit organization's ability to effectively fulfill its mission. If this book were to be developed and published, it would serve as a guide to educating nonprofit leaders about the risks of cybercrime and the best practices for safeguarding their organizations' assets. There is a need for this book because there are daily reports of data breaches, fraudulent ACH transactions, and ransomware installed on company mainframes. With the expanding digital landscape, prioritizing cybersecurity is imperative. Nonprofit organizations, facing limited expertise and resources in cybersecurity, are particularly vulnerable. I wanted the book cover to evoke an ominous, futuristic vibe to reflect the complexity and uncertainty of the digital landscape. However, I did not want the cover to feel frightened or evoke fear, so I intentionally avoided using the color red. According to Canva (2024), red symbolizes intense emotions like anger and fear. Instead, I chose varying shades of teal for the background, which Canva (2024) explains is a combination of blue and green. This color evokes calming and rejuvenating feelings and is often associated with open communication and clarity.







Logo

Using Inkscape, a vector graphics design tool, I designed a logo for a fictitious nonprofit consulting company called Bueker Nonprofit Solutions. This hypothetical company would offer a variety of support services to help nonprofit organizations enhance their efficiency and program effectiveness. Bueker Nonprofit Solutions would assist nonprofit leaders in "connecting the dots" to ensure their organization's long-term sustainability and success. Services would include leadership development, funding diversification, strategic planning, succession planning for key positions, and ROI assessments for donations. I wanted the logo to have a modern, clean design that would be easy to read and visually appealing. My goal was to create something that feels both professional and approachable. For the font I used Gadugi. I created a circle and manipulated it until it was the right size then I duplicated it two more times. I then interlocked the circles to symbolize connection. A bit deeper, the circles also represent the continuous support and growth they would experience because of using the guidance and resources provided by Bueker Nonprofit Solutions. I chose to bold the first letter of each word in the company name so it could be referred to as BNS. The color palette was intended to convey trust through the blue tones, growth through the green shades, and positivity and warmth through the yellow color.