Propel Nonprofits
The ability to recover M365 data quickly in the event of an attack and 100% peace of mind that data is protected
Propel Nonprofits fuels the impact and effectiveness of nonprofits with guidance, expertise, and capital. This mission is in service to a vision of a diverse network of mission-driven nonprofits building a healthy, vibrant, and more just community. Propel is a federally certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and provides capacity-building services that include accounting and finance, board governance, fiscal sponsorship, lending, skills and knowledge sharing, strategic consulting, and training.
IT Director Dave Nozal leads the IT team and its strategy, and its key responsibility is supporting and empowering users and customers so they can best serve their clients.
“We try to build a safe, secure workspace that protects our organization from all the cyber criminals that are out there. And we also really aim to deliver exceptional service to our customers.”
The IT Challenge
“The solution we had in place for M365 backup didn’t work and lacked troubleshooting support. It also couldn’t back up SharePoint libraries, which is crucial for us.”
In search of an M365 solution capable of backing up Microsoft data, Dave sought a managed service to ease IT team burdens. He discovered Assured Data Protection via LinkedIn, and after investigating Assured further, Dave was confident his needs would be met with Rubrik’s technology, fully managed by Assured.
The Solution
Rubrik’s M365 immutable backup solution offers instant archiving, recovery, and workload management. Propel Nonprofits can now confidently recover data across Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams in the event of an attack or a disaster.
Assured provides round-the-clock customer support and a fully managed service from a team of experts. Automated daily backup status email reports are generated through Assured’s ProtectView platform.
The Results
“From implementation through to the day-to-day running with Assured, it has been seamless. The solution works and the team has been really proactive and responsive. We couldn’t be happier with the service. Looking after M365 backups takes up none of my time now, which is just great.”
– Dave Nozal, IT Director at Propel Nonprofits
The Future
With Assured Data Protection managing its Microsoft 365 backups, Propel Nonprofits is well-positioned to scale securely and confidently. As the organization continues to grow and serve more mission-driven nonprofits, IT Director Dave Nozal and his team can focus on supporting users and enhancing service delivery – without the burden of managing backup infrastructure.
The scalability and reliability of the Rubrik solution ensure that Propel’s data remains protected as their needs evolve, while Assured’s 24/7/365 support guarantees consistent service without added complexity or cost. With immutable backups and automated reporting through ProtectView, Propel can maintain full compliance and rapid recoverability across its Microsoft environment.
As cyber threats increase and data demands expand, the partnership with Assured provides both peace of mind and a platform for future success. Propel Nonprofits is building forward on a foundation of trust, efficiency, and resilience – ready to meet tomorrow’s challenges without hesitation.