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2019 IMPACT Delaware Annual Conference

2019 IMPACT Delaware Annual Conference

Thursday, May 2, 2019  |  8:00 AM – 2:00 PM  |  Clayton Hall, University of Delaware

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The 2019 IMPACT Delaware Conference will bring together nonprofit staff, board, volunteers, business, and government leaders to learn, discuss, and understand the value of a diverse and inclusive work environment as a catalyst for innovative thinking and organizational success.

Driving innovation through inclusion and diversity is designed to inspire nonprofit boards and leadership to better understand the conditions for innovation success. The conference focus is derived from the Innovation Capacity Model based on research of Nidhi Sahni, Laura Lanzerotti, Amira Bliss and Daniel Pike.

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Leaders and advocates for Delaware’s nonprofit sector

DANA offers industry-leading services in individual and group training sessions. In addition, we hold conferences and serve as the nonprofit advocate in Delaware.

Let’s Work Together

Nonprofits in Delaware are strengthened when we work together to support local communities. Our efforts are multiplied through the support of government, business, foundations, donors and volunteers. These stakeholders care about the efficiency and effectiveness of nonprofits they support. As a member of the alliance, your staff, board and volunteers can learn from other nonprofit leaders, and gain access to resources and tools that can help your mission advance.
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EXPAND YOUR EXPERTISE
Industry-leading resources, workshops and leader development programs
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STRENGTHEN YOUR ORGANIZATION
Standards for Excellence® best practices in 27 areas of nonprofit management
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CONNECT AND COLLABORATE
Peer networking, collaborative forums, DANA’s Annual Conference
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RESEARCH AND RESOURCES
Data on Delaware’s nonprofit sector, research studies, and tools and tips for nonprofit excellence

Leadership Development

DANA provides Executive Directors, Board Chairs and the Board of Directors as a team, many different learning and networking opportunities to strengthen their skills and practices to be confident and effective in advancing their community impact.

Organizational Effectiveness

DANA helps nonprofits improve their operational effectiveness with an emphasis on best practices in board and leadership development, collaboration, strategic planning, outcome measurement, fundraising, advocacy, and financial management.

Advancing the Nonprofit Sector

DANA promotes the value of nonprofits to government, business, and foundation leaders. It represents the perspective of Delaware nonprofits on public policy that impacts their organizations.
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