by Dan Davis, Engagement Manager Many of our nonprofit organizations have “big” missions, and visions for the future of the community that cannot be achieved by paid staff alone. There is just too much that needs to be done! That is why volunteers are the backbone of many nonprofit organizations. Many nonprofit professionals have a […]
On the Road to Diversity: Is Delaware Nonprofit Leadership Reflective of the Community?
Sheila Bravo, President & CEO DANA (Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement) What does diversity mean for a nonprofit’s board and leadership? Diversity reflects many different characteristics that can include gender, age, race, ethnicity, education, professional experience, physical disabilities, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status. Diversity will be specific to an individual organization based on its mission, the […]
Since the end of June, there has been much discussion in the nonprofit sector about the implications of the recent legislative session. DANA has held meetings with state policy makers, coalition leaders, and our members to develop our upcoming advocacy strategy. What are we hearing? Policy makers expect that this legislative session will continue to […]
A Bright Future When the Board Chair and CEO are a Strong Team
Imagine being a board chair and feeling like you made a difference today, if for no one else, at least the person that makes the day-to-day awesomeness happen. Imagine being the CEO and feeling you have a trusted thought partner to turn to who knows you, the organization, and the community. These were some of […]
Meister Announces Retirement from Medical Society of Delaware
For Immediate Release: Newark, Del — Mark A. Meister, executive director of the Medical Society of Delaware (MSD), has announced his pending retirement to the staff and the members of the organization. Meister has served in this capacity since joining MSD in April of 1989. In making the announcement, Meister said “It has been an honor to […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Georgetown, DE – The Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement (DANA) has launched its Spring Semester of nonprofit trainings across the state, and March’s events are expected to set the bar high. These courses were made possible thanks to a generous grant from Discover Bank. In the 2015 report from the Grantmakers for Effective […]
