In the final days of legislative session, there is a flurry of activity as funding bills are finalized and priority bills for legislators make their way through the process.  Keep reading for updates on issues important to the nonprofit sector. Budget and Grant-in-Aid bills In stark contrast to where the General Assembly was at this […]

More than 100 nonprofits would see their state funding levels fully restored under a proposal approved by the Delaware Legislature’s budget-writing committee. The Joint Finance Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to allocate nearly $46 million to the Grant-In-Aid bill — $4.2 million more than was recommended by Gov. John Carney. Members of the Delaware Alliance for […]

Vibrant, thriving communities attract businesses that provide good-paying, stable jobs. And good-paying, stable jobs are the bedrock of vibrant, thriving communities. It’s a full circle, and like any place else, Delaware won’t have one without the other. But closing that circle requires another ingredient: a healthy nonprofit sector. Community-based nonprofits close the gap between public […]

As we make our way through June, legislative activity becomes chaotic.  Bills tend to move with rapid pace between the House and the Senate, while financial decisions for the Budget bill, Bond bill and Grant-in-Aid are finalized.  With slightly more than 2 weeks left in legislative session, DANA is tracking several bills on behalf of […]

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With the end of the fiscal year fast approaching, nonprofits are looking to have legislators restore funding lost last year. The future may be a bit brighter for the more than 200 agencies throughout the state that receive state funding through its grant-in-aid program. Although final numbers won’t be available until the legislature finishes its […]

Wilmington, Del.—The Kids to Kids Foundation of Delaware announces a new board chairperson. Scott Burris, vice president of human resources Capital One, of Wilmington, will serve as an officer and chairperson on the foundation’s board. Burris has served in several capacities at Capital One since 2006, gaining extensive experience in training seminars, talent management, and […]

DOVER — The spending plan approved by the Joint Finance Committee Wednesday left Todd Mumford stunned. The budget, which totals $4.32 billion between the annual spending measure and a separate list of one-time items, drew a range of reaction after legislators finished markup. Mr. Mumford, the president of Delaware Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 10 […]

As we move closer to the summer, temperatures rise and so does the intensity of legislative activity.  The month of May holds a lot of opportunity for nonprofit sector advocacy particularly at the state level. FY 19 Budget Markup: The Joint Finance Committee will begin reviewing the Governor’s Recommended Budget and making changes to reach […]