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Legislators make new push to raise state’s minimum wage

DOVER β€” A Senate committee heard arguments Wednesday on a bill that would raise the state’s minimum wage by $2, the latest attempt by Sen. Robert Marshall, D-Wilmington, to increase Delaware’s wage floor. It is expected to be formally released from the Senate Labor Committee today. The measure’s future beyond that, however, remains hazy, after […]

5 Great Ways to Engage Donors with Digital Reporting

by Josh Kligman Nonprofits are always looking for new ways to retain donors. While hosting new fundraisers and sending thank-you notes are crucial for retention, donors also need to feel engaged in other ways. Donors that aren’t engaged in the mission and story of your organization are less likely to want to continue contributing. But, […]

Fresh New Year Brings New Policy Priorities for Delaware Nonprofits

by Melissa Hopkins – January 19, 2022 Each January 1st, when the calendar flips over to a new year, I find myself filled with hope and excitement for new possibilities. Most of those are related to the Delaware General Assembly and the start of a new legislative session beginning in the first few weeks of […]

First-Round Applications Open for $25 Million Nonprofit Support Fund

Wilmington, DE – Eligible nonprofits can apply to the Delaware Nonprofit Support Program beginning at 8:00AM Eastern on October 9 – one month since it was announced on September 9. This grant program is exclusively for nonprofits and leverages $25 Million in Federal CARES Act funding. It is expected that there will be three rounds […]

Nonprofits fret over state funding cuts

DOVER β€” Many Delaware nonprofits are being pressed by a decrease in state funding. Some are reaching their limits, raising questions about what will happen should they not receive additional dollars in 2018. Every year, the General Assembly directly allocates tens of millions in state government funding toΒ nonprofits through what is known as grant-in-aid. That […]