DANA represents charitable nonprofits throughout the state of Delaware. Our members include the entire spectrum of the nonprofit sector – the arts, education, health, human service, religious, and philanthropic institutions. All are committed to the strengthening of the nonprofit sector in Delaware for the benefit of the whole community – clients, providers, policy-makers, and the general public.
News from DANA
Philanthropy in the First State: Delaware's Nonprofits, Individual Donors, and Grantmaking Organizations
December 2009 – A report on research sponsored by members of the Delaware Philanthropy Forum. The Delaware Philanthropy Forum is a small group of donor leaders from Delaware’s corporate, private foundation and federated business and nonprofit communities. The primary objective of the Forum is to support Delaware’s nonprofit sector in developing strategies to build organizational capacity through collaboration, resource and information sharing and comprehensive client service. Check it out>>
January Workshop Announced
January 2010 – Please join us for an informative discussion covering issues affecting non-profit organizations today. Check it out>>
Standards for Excellence®
Watch for Standards for Excellence trainings 2009 - 2010 – using the Standards in organizations to improve our governance, ethics, best practices, and accountability. As a DANA member, not only do you have access to the staff members of DANA and the Standards for Excellence Institute® to discuss your individual nonprofit's issues, you also have access to Educational Resource Packets to find out the best policies and procedures for your organization. Find out more>>
Nonprofit Events Calendar
September 2009 – To ensure our members are working together, and not competing for attendance at events, DANA has created an Events Calendar. To post information to the calendar, email us>> Also, please consider both adding your event and checking the calendar in doing your own event planning. Check out the calendar here>>
Your Help is Needed
September 2009 – DANA has a new form for the "Your Help is Needed" supplement in the Saturday News Journal. If you're a DANA member and would like to get new volunteers, please fill out the form and email it back to us by the Wednesday prior to the date you prefer for publication. Download the form here>>
HB 248 - Charitable Registration
September 2009 – We are working with the Attorney General's office to provide input from the nonprofit sector, along with consultants, etc.
BudgetBlog
September 2009 – DANA and the University of Delaware Center for Community Research and Service have teamed up to create the BudgetBlog. We'll be updating it periodically with everything you need to know about the Delaware budget and how it will impact the nonprofit sector. BudgetBlog>>
DANA & CCRS Conduct "Snapshot" Survey of Sector
September 2009 – DANA and the University of Delaware Center for Community Research and Service are surveying the sector to find out current needs, threats, and opportunities. Please take a few minutes and fill out the survey here>>
DANA is planning a Governor's Reality Check: The Nonprofit Sector
Governor Markell's Reality Check: The Nonprofit Sector. This event will bring together nonprofit executives and board members for a frank discussion with the Governor about how his budget will affect the sector, and our needs and concerns.
When: March 2010 – Exact date still to be set.
Federal Stimulus Package
September 2009 – The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities has completed summaries of the federal stimulus package. Get it here>>
Planning for the Legislative Forum 2010
February 2010 – DANA will host the Legislative Forum (along with the Delaware Children's Campaign, DelARF, and Forward Together). Bringing together over 300 nonprofit leaders, the day will be filled with information and discussion on how the economy will impact the nonprofit sector. Please check out the 2009 presentations done by Governor Jack Markell and Nick Johnson of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
Planning for a 2010 Weekend of Service
September 2009 – DANA will join Governor Markell in calling for all Delawareans to spend this weekend (Jaunary 24-25) celebrating a Better Delaware by volunteering to serve their community. Weekend of Service information>>
