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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.

EXPAND YOUR EXPERTISE

Industry-leading resources, workshops and leader development programs

STRENGTHEN YOUR ORGANIZATION

Standards for Excellence® best practices in 27 areas of nonprofit management

CONNECT AND COLLABORATE

Peer networking, collaborative forums, DANA’s Annual Conference

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.

Sep 12

Factuality, The Game

It is free! Thanks to a generous grant from JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Jul 23

Is It Time to Re-Energize Your Executive Team? (Wilmington)

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Aug 6

Expand Your Fundraising Potential (Wilmington)

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Jul 25

Is It Time to Re-Energize Your Executive Team? (Milford)

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Jul 25

Is It Time to Re-Energize Your Executive Team? (Milford)

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Latest News

With Budget Markup Upon Us the Time to Act Is Now

May 8, 2019

Over the course of the last 3 months the Joint Finance Committee has been diligently walking through the Governor’s Recommended Budget for FY 2020, hearing presentations from each agency. I know many of our members...

Larry Boyer

BOARD TREASURER, FORT MILES MUSEUM

Our Alliance Partners

Many thanks to DANA’s Alliance Partners! We couldn't serve our members and the nonprofit sector in Delaware without you. If you are interested in becoming an Alliance Partner with DANA, contact us.