By Tony Ferlenda There is no shortage of passion in the nonprofit sector. It is the one thing we all have in common. Passionate people get things done. We see it everywhere. Passionate boards, staff and volunteers deliver incredible results in our communities. As I work with nonprofit leaders across the State, I am fortunate […]
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by JL Haynes This past month the General Assembly was on break while the Joint Finance Committee reviewed the Governor’s Recommended Budget, hearing brief presentations from each state agency. DANA provided testimony in many of them, reminding JFC of the importance of adjusting contract rates and grant levels to reflect rising costs. We were thrilled […]
Conversations with the Community: Akima Brown, Reel Families for Change
ONLINE INTERVIEW SERIES TO FEATURE DELAWARE NONPROFITS Delaware, December 15, 2022 – Community Conversations-Delaware Voices, a weekly series of short interviews, will featureconversations with leadership and staff from nonprofit organizations throughout Delaware. The collaboration between DANA, the Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement, and TELEDUCTION/HEARTS AND MINDS FILM, will be an updated version of Conversations from […]
By Pamela Leland, PhD, EVP/ Member Support Programs When I was in my early twenties, I decided I wanted to learn how to quilt. I had made many of my clothes growing up (something that was common at that time) and I felt confident in my sewing skills. What did I do? I bought a […]
Delaware nonprofits should always strive to adequately reflect the communities they serve on their boards of directors and in other various positions. A lack of diversity can impact the ability of these organizations to function effectively by limiting valuable perspectives and reducing public trust. Ensuring diverse, equitable and inclusive representation is critical to nonprofits’ long-term […]
In a VUCA world (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous), the leadership of a nonprofit organization must be able to be proactive and respond to the happenings. This begins with the leadership dyad of the Board Chair and Executive Director. Together, this leadership team, has the ability to set the tone for the organization and its capacity […]
