About
Building a stronger nonprofit community since 1986
DANA, the Delaware Alliance For Nonprofit Advancement has evolved from when it was established in 1986 to support nonprofits with group purchasing. Recognizing the broader needs of Delaware nonprofits, DANA stands today as a champion for advocacy and a resource hub for enhancing nonprofit operations.
Empowering Nonprofits to Succeed
Our services reflect nationally recognized best practices set forth by the Standards for Excellence® Program and enhanced with contemporary best practices in leadership and advocacy.
WE PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT IN AREAS SUCH AS:
- ✓ Board and employee recruitment and retention
- ✓ Education and continuous learning
- ✓ Leadership development
- ✓ Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
- ✓ Advocacy and strategic planning
- ✓ Awareness-building and community engagement
- ✓ Access to a growing knowledge database for our members
Our Vision
The nonprofit sector is empowered to achieve an inclusive, thriving, and vibrant community.
Our Mission
To shape and advance the systems and conditions that empower nonprofits to amplify their impact throughout Delaware.
Our Core Values
- ✓ Integrity
- ✓ Empowerment
- ✓ Adaptation & Innovation
- ✓ Equity
Our Impact Driving Nonprofit Excellence
READ OUR ANNUAL REPORTSDANA, the Delaware Alliance For Nonprofit Advancement unites people, research, and strategies to advance nonprofit excellence. Here are our impact highlights for 2023.
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522
Nonprofit members and partners
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1580
Engagements including consulting, training and communities of practice
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7021
Social media followers
Our Strategic Focus
Advancing Leadership and Sustainability
Our Board of Directors and staff are dedicated to strengthening leadership, enhancing operational sustainability, and advancing Delaware’s nonprofit sector.
Our programs and resources are designed to support these outcomes, with ongoing research and reporting on sector trends to measure progress.
WE FOCUS ON:
- ✓ Diverse Leadership: Nonprofit leadership and boards reflect the communities they serve.
- ✓ Collaboration and Adaptability: Leaders and board members collaborate, adapt, and pursue continuous improvement.
- ✓ Operational Success: Nonprofits have recruiting, onboarding, and development processes in place, have succession plans
- ✓ Strategic Planning: Nonprofits have strategic plans that translate vision into action.
- ✓ Advocacy and Communication: Nonprofits work together to advocate for change.
- ✓ Equity and Inclusion: Boards and leadership advance policies and practices that promote equity and inclusion.
- ✓ Strategic Acumen: Leaders possess the knowledge and skills to drive success.
- ✓ Community Engagement: Stakeholders value the nonprofit sector and engage in community innovation and impact.
Testimonials 
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The importance of transparency.
In recent years, Delaware nonprofit organizations have realized a greater demand for services while funding sources have declined. In response to the hardships faced by nonprofits in Delaware, DANA, the Delaware Alliance For Nonprofit Advancement has remained committed to enhancing and strengthening the nonprofit sector by providing low-cost education, consulting, and advocacy support for nonprofit leaders and boards of directors.
Resources
2023 Annual Report
2023 Annual Meeting of the Members
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