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DANA Welcomes New Board Members and Renews Terms for Current Directors

Wilmington, DE – July 25, 2024 – DANA, the Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement, announced at its annual meeting of its members the election of four new Board Directors, each serving a three-year term.   The newly elected board members are:  Additionally, two current board members—Guillermina Gonzalez of Wilmington University and Tom Sheridan of The Sheridan […]

Nonprofit Sustaining Operations

DANA is committed to help Delaware nonprofits sustain their organizations by providing resources and support to help them sustain their mission and thrive in an unsettling environment. Below are resources for a variety of sustaining strategies: If you are interested in seeking additional information or assistance, click here. Other Centers of Excellence

Unprecedented Virtual End to the 150th General Assembly

Every two years, legislators work through the night on June 30th to complete legislation before the two-year General Assembly comes to an end. This is my 11th June 30th and I have never experienced a final session day quite like this. While legislative session started typically, with our list of legislative priorities and questions regarding […]

Navigating Change: Considerations for Nonprofits During Government Transitions

by Sheila Bravo, DANA President & CEO When new government leadership takes office, changes in policy and funding allocations often follow. Newly elected officials have promises to fulfill and priorities to pursue, sparking transitions at all levels of government. Staff from outgoing administrations depart, and new teams settle in, setting the stage for a shift […]

Annual Conference (2024)

Join us on April 30, 2024Clayton Hall, University of Delaware100 David Hollowell Dr.Newark DE, 19716 The DANA 2024 IMPACT Delaware Conference, “Building Foundations for the Future,” is a crucial gathering for exploring the resilience and adaptability of the nonprofit sector in a world of rapid changes and challenges. It offers a platform for discussing how […]

New Fellowship helps nonprofit leaders gain insights to improve grant application skills

For Immediate Release New Fellowship helps nonprofit leaders gain insights to improve grant application skills Dover, DE – With demand for services increasing, nonprofit leaders find that traditional sources of funding from foundations are not growing at the same pace.  Application requirements for grants are changing, with a greater scrutiny on program effectiveness, financial sustainability, […]