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
BudgetBlog
March 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
March 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>>
Governor's Reality Check: The Nonprofit Sector
February 2009-On March 10, 2009, DANA and Goodwill Industries of Delaware & Delaware County will co-host 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 10, 2009, 4:30pm-6:30pm
Where: Goodwill Industries: 300 E. Lea Boulevard; Wilmington, DE
Please RSVP by clicking here>>
Federal Stimulus Package
February 2009-The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities has completed a first pass on summaries of the federal stimulus package.
Get it here>>
Legislative Forum
February 2009-On February 3, 2009, DANA hosted a Legislative Forum (along with the Delaware Children's Campaign, DelARF, and Forward Together). Bringing together over 300 nonprofit leaders, the day was filled with information and discussion on how the economy will impact the nonprofit sector. Please check out the presentations done by Governor Jack Markell and Nick Johnson of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
Join the Weekend of Service
January 2009-DANA is pleased to 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>>
Spring Training Calendar
January 2009-Check out DANA's SPring 2009 calendar: with training topics including Sarbanes-Oxley, advanced proposal writing, and finance basics, we are excited to offer the programs nonprofits need. Keep an eye out for the Board Leadership Series, which will debut in the next few weeks.
Go to the calendar>>
Group Buying Programs
January 2009-DANA is proud to reveal our first two group buying programs: Office Depot and Directors and Officers Insurance. The Office Depot program is easy: get a card and you can start saving on every purchase. With D&O Insurance, we can save you big money; our first client saved over $900 per year.
Group Buying Programs>>
2009 Legislative Forum
December 2008-Join the Governor Elect, DANA, DelARF, the Delaware Children's Campaign, and nonprofit leaders from across the state to hear more about how 2009's budget and legislative session will affect the nonprofit sector, and to begin working on a plan for the future.
See the flyer>>
Better Delaware Weekend of Service
December 2008-Governor-elect Markell is asking Delawareans throughout the state to spend time helping those in need by volunteering during a statewide Better Delaware Weekend of Service, Jan. 24-25, 2009.. Read the letter here, and get your organizaton involved>>
DANA Board Passes Policy Agenda
November 2008-DANA, through its public policy committee, will work towards several major goals for the 2009 legislative session. By bringing together nonprofit leaders from across the state, we will work to successfully guide state policy in ways that will positively affect the nonprofit sector. Check out the policy agenda>>
Fall Training Programs Announced
September 2008-DANA's fall training programs have been announced. With trainings held all over the state, and in many different areas, we are working hard to make sure the nonprofit sector has the tools it needs to strengthen, grow, and serve. Check it out>>
DANA is proud to roll out the Standards for Excellence® program in Delaware! August 2008 - Kicked off with a training program in August 2008 on using the Standards in organizations to improve our governance and ethics, we will begin offering programs on 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>>
