Funding fight: Nonprofits look for grant-in-aid funding
Posted: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 […]
Kind to Kids Foundation Names New Chair on Board
Posted: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 […]
State’s spending plan receives mixed reactions
Posted: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 […]
May Brings Opportunity for Nonprofit Advocacy as Legislative Activity Increases
Posted: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 […]
Nonprofit mapping tool enables collaboration for collective impact in Delaware
Posted:Philanthropy Delaware and Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement have launched Share Delaware, their comprehensive and open community database for civic leadership and collaboration. Share Delaware hosts Delaware’s most up-to-date and complete resource directory of active nonprofit organizations. The database provides data, knowledge and interactive tools for effective collaboration among nonprofits, government, funders and other stakeholders […]
Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement holds annual conference
Posted:DANA, the Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement, held its 2018 IMPACT Delaware Annual Conference April 26 at the University of Delaware’s Clayton Hall. Participants ranged from nonprofit employees and board members to philanthropy and business leaders. Gov. John Carney started the day with remarks regarding the importance of the nonprofit community to the State of […]