Nonprofits in Delaware are stepping up every day with creativity and resolve. Many of you today share the same two truths: capacity is stretched, and federal changes feel uncertain. 

You should not have to face those challenges alone. When leaders connect, clarity grows, options appear, and momentum follows. DANA is where that connection becomes action. 

DANA is a statewide membership association dedicated to strengthening and advocating for Delaware’s nonprofit sector. Through leadership development, capacity building, consulting, training, and policy advocacy, DANA empowers nonprofits by equipping them with the skills, networks, and resources they need to achieve an inclusive, thriving, and vibrant community. 

We recognize that “community” takes many shapes. Sometimes it is a very public presence, such as attending a rally or town hall where decision-makers hear the lived reality of its residents. Other times, “community” is a more internal, practical and personal situation, like nonprofit boards or CEOs coming together for coaching or planning meetings, or simply a peer-led group trading tools and solutions on everything from fundraising to compliance.  

However you define it, DANA fosters that community among Delaware nonprofits, so no one feels alone and everyone’s voice is amplified and heard.  

As a DANA member, you gain a team in your corner to set priorities, strengthen governance, and build confidence. Leaders get coaching that meets them where they are. Staff plugs into workshops and an on-demand library so learning spreads across the whole organization. Your job openings and events reach farther, your story reaches more supporters, and savings from trusted partners put dollars back into programs.  

Most of all, your voice carries farther when it is part of a chorus. You do not have to hunt for answers or navigate policy shifts alone. You have people to call, peers to learn with, and practical tools that turn intention into action. 

Ready to begin? Start with a one-hour consult to set three clear priorities. Register with DANA and gain access to national accreditation trainings, join a group discussion, add your next event to the community calendar, post a job opening, and take advantage of the resources that will help your nonprofit thrive. 

Current members: help grow the circle. Refer a new member by August 31 and receive a complimentary ticket to our 2026 Annual IMPACT Delaware Conference. Join today and let us build what our communities need next.