Workshops
Join us for upcoming events
EVENTS
Intro to Effective Program Evaluation
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
This training introduces the use of program evaluation to enhance a program’s effectiveness for all stakeholders. It offers program directors a framework to refine data collection processes and helps frontline staff develop foundational knowledge to play a larger role in evaluation, thereby maximizing program impact.
DANA Sub-sector Advocacy Event: Economic & Community Development
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Join us for a day of advocacy activities in Leg Hall to increase awareness of issues impacting nonprofits that support economic and community development. Participants must register in advance.
Community of Practice: Fund Development
Friday, April 19, 2024
This Community of Practice supports nonprofit professionals involved in fund development as they build relationships and share best practices. Membership is free for DANA members.
DANA Sub-sector Advocacy Event: Human Services & Social Work
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Join us for a day of advocacy activities in Leg Hall to increase awareness of issues impacting nonprofits that support human services and social work. Participants must register in advance
Community of Practice: Public Policy
Friday, April 26, 2024
This Community of Practice supports professionals in public policy and nonprofit advocacy. By joining, you will receive public policy support and stay current on DANA’s advocacy work. Membership is free for DANA members
Community of Practice: Public Policy
Friday, May 3, 2024
Calling all nonprofit policy folks! Join DANA’s public policy team every other Friday at 10 am for a community of practice where we discuss the ongoings of the General Assembly as they relate to our sector and work through our own organization’s policy initiatives. This meeting is intended for public policy-focused professionals to come together as we all work through our policy agenda. This is the best forum to receive public policy support from DANA and also stay informed on the public policy work DANA is engaging in on behalf of the sector.
DANA Sub-Sector Advocacy Event: Senior Serving
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Join us for a day of advocacy activities in Leg Hall to increase awareness of issues impacting nonprofits that senior services. Participants must register in advance.
Community of Practice: Public Policy
Friday, May 17, 2024
Calling all nonprofit policy folks! Join DANA’s public policy team every other Friday at 10 am for a community of practice where we discuss the ongoings of the General Assembly as they relate to our sector and work through our own organization’s policy initiatives. This meeting is intended for public policy-focused professionals to come together as we all work through our policy agenda. This is the best forum to receive public policy support from DANA and also stay informed on the public policy work DANA is engaging in on behalf of the sector.
Kent County DANA Members – Ice Cream and Mini Golf
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Join DANA for a fun evening of networking, ice cream, and mini golf!
Things will kick off in the party room of Tres Sorelle Dolce in Wyoming, DE. After decorating your ice cream at the ice cream bar, we’ll have some time to network. Then, we will provide you with the latest SCOOP on DANA’s activities and news of interest to the nonprofit sector. We’ll conclude the evening with a festive round of mini-golf… bring your “A” game!
Community of Practice: Public Policy
Friday, May 31, 2024
Calling all nonprofit policy folks! Join DANA’s public policy team every other Friday at 10 am for a community of practice where we discuss the ongoings of the General Assembly as they relate to our sector and work through our own organization’s policy initiatives. This meeting is intended for public policy-focused professionals to come together as we all work through our policy agenda. This is the best forum to receive public policy support from DANA and also stay informed on the public policy work DANA is engaging in on behalf of the sector.
Empowered Negotiation: Government Contracts and Your Nonprofit
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Negotiating with government agencies may not be what many nonprofit professionals envision for themselves, but for many it is becoming the reality. This workshop will outline negotiation tactics with government agencies, the goals of government, and how to leverage the strengths every nonprofit comes with in negotiations. This event will highlight real examples of negotiation challenges and opportunities through the experiences of Delaware nonprofit leaders.
Community of Practice: Executive Director/CEO
Friday, June 7, 2024
DANA’s Communities of Practice are offered as a way to build relationships and share best practices between and among staff who hold similar positions. They are offered free of charge as a benefit to DANA members. The Executive Director/CEO Group is for those nonprofit professionals who are Executive Directors or CEO of their organizations. Though there is no cost to participate, registration is required.
Fundamentals of Board Service
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Whether you are a new board member who is seeking to learn the basics of board service, an experienced board member looking for a refresher, or simply someone considering board service, this hour-long workshop covers everything you need to know about the fundamentals of board service.
Community of Practice: Public Policy
Friday, June 14, 2024
Calling all nonprofit policy folks! Join DANA’s public policy team every other Friday at 10 am for a community of practice where we discuss the ongoings of the General Assembly as they relate to our sector and work through our own organization’s policy initiatives. This meeting is intended for public policy-focused professionals to come together as we all work through our policy agenda. This is the best forum to receive public policy support from DANA and also stay informed on the public policy work DANA is engaging in on behalf of the sector.
Community of Practice: Public Policy
Friday, June 28, 2024
Calling all nonprofit policy folks! Join DANA’s public policy team every other Friday at 10 am for a community of practice where we discuss the ongoings of the General Assembly as they relate to our sector and work through our own organization’s policy initiatives. This meeting is intended for public policy-focused professionals to come together as we all work through our policy agenda. This is the best forum to receive public policy support from DANA and also stay informed on the public policy work DANA is engaging in on behalf of the sector.
DANA On-Demand
DANA is pleased to offer on-demand higher education and professional development courses. Some are approved for CFRE and/or CEU credits. These classes will complement our local learning opportunities. Topics include: leadership, management, finance, human resource, marketing, social media, and project management. Nonprofit professionals can complete these courses from any location on their own time and at their own pace.
The discount code is available in the members-only area of the DANA web-site.
You can check out DANA’s course catalog:
Contact Jennifer Cooper, Program Director
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