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Strategic planning for nonprofits is crucial to align mission with actions, optimize resources, and adapt to changing environments – ensuring long-term sustainability and effective impact! DANA can help.

by Sheila Bravo Recently, I found myself reflecting on the whirlwind pace of our work.  Just a few decades ago, we relied on phone and in-person meetings to deliberate and collaborate, granting us time for reflection, with responses taking hours or even days.  Today it can take seconds. This accelerated pace compresses our timelines, often […]

Humane Animal Partners was established in 2022 when the Delaware Humane Association and the Delaware SPCA merged. HAP is now poised to serve the evolving needs of future generations of animal lovers. Soon, Humane Animal Partners will celebrate 150 years of caring for people and the pets they love. HAP offers a variety of programs […]

by J.L. Haynes, Public Policy & Advocacy Manager After over a year of planning, collaboration, and coordination, DANA is excited to announce the impending launch of a new health benefit for members. The DANA team has been working to address the growing issue of unsustainable increases in healthcare costs for nonprofit employers, particularly for small […]

Founded in 1991, CAMP Rehoboth has grown substantially since its beginnings. 30+ years later, It remains true to its original mission to promote community well-being on all levels; to foster the development of community groups; to develop community space; to promote human and civil rights; to work against prejudice and discrimination; to lessen tensions among […]

Accelerator Program Application Now Open: Take Your Nonprofit to New Heights  We are thrilled to announce that applications are being accepted for the highly anticipated DANA Nonprofit Accelerator Program. This is an incredible opportunity for small nonprofits serving historically excluded communities to expand their organizations’ effectiveness.  Delaware relies on small nonprofits to serve people in […]