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 […]
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Advocacy Update: New Terrain in Public Policy Amid COVID-19 Recovery
It’s already the end of May. In a typical year, I’d be camped out at Legislative Hall, tracking changes made to the budget made during Joint Finance Committee markup and planning advocacy activities with most of you to ensure our nonprofits’ policy and budget needs would be met. However, the world is changing so quickly […]
by Laura Achee, Great American Insurance Group We know hiring and retaining employees remains a critical component to a successful and growing nonprofit. It’s important to regularly evaluate your recruitment and onboarding procedures. To attract and retain employees in today’s competitive job market, nonprofit leaders should consider focusing on these three critical steps: Understand Recruiting […]
by Earl Sissell, Vice President of Consulting Nonprofit organizations face many unique challenges. Passion, dedication, and expertise drive nonprofit organizations’ leaders, staff, and volunteers to change their communities. However, external expertise and a new perspective can help maximize impact. That is when it’s time to hire a DANA consultant. DANA Consultants bring several advantages to […]
Nonprofits around the state are waiting to see the impact of tax law changes
Would you donate to a charity even if you knew you couldn’t claim it on your taxes? That question is gaining momentum in the nonprofit sector, due to The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed by Congress last year. Under the new tax law, there’s less incentive for charitable giving. The concern takes center stage […]
End of Legislative Session Marks Some Wins for Nonprofit Sector
Everyone entered Legislative Hall on June 30th relieved that SB 235, the general operating budget, had been adopted on 6/26/2018, and were eager to shake off the frustrating events of exactly one year before. Â Unfortunately, the General Assembly found themselves hindered by negotiations on a few initiatives with HB 475, the Bond Bill, and SB […]
