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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.Β  However, the world is changing so quickly […]

Community Conversations: Patrick Carroll, Humane Animal Partners

Humane Animal Partners was established in 2022 when the Delaware Humane Association and the Delaware SPCA merged. HAP is now poised to serve the evolving needs of future generations of animal lovers. Soon, Humane Animal Partners will celebrate 150 years of caring for people and the pets they love. HAP offers a variety of programs […]

Governor John Carney Released his Recommended Budget

Governor John Carney released his recommended budget, the Joint Finance Committee and General Assembly will work on the best final version between now and June 30th. As always, we strive to get breaking news to you. So here are the latest 2018 Delaware State Budget resources you can use to be in the know. We […]

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, […]

The Role and Value of Consulting Assistance

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 Need to Unite for Change

For anyone working in Delaware with the General Assembly, June invokes a lot of feelings. At this point in the year, I find myself reflective with an undercurrent of urgency and anxiety. It is June and nonprofits have been so down and under pressure for more time than I care to remember. Still in pandemic […]