Join us for upcoming events

DANA Annual Meeting of the Members 2024

Wednesday, July 17

The Annual Meeting of the Members will be conducted via ZOOM, and registration is REQUIRED. The Ballot for nonprofit members to vote on nominees for DANA Board of Directors to serve a term beginning 2026 has been sent to the Executive Director or Board Chair of each nonprofit member.

Community of Practice: Marketing & Communications

Friday, July 26

This Community of Practice supports nonprofit professionals involved in organizational marketing and communications as they build relationships and share best practices. Membership is free for DANA members.

Community of Practice: Executive Director/CEO

Friday, August 23

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 CEOs of their organizations. Though there is no cost to participate, registration is required.

Board Chair/CEO Leadership Series

Thursday, September 5

The environment nonprofits operate continues to change. Constant vigilance and strategy shifts require nonprofit boards and leadership to be aligned and prepared. This series facilitates opportunities for the Board Chair (or incoming Chair) and Executive leader to define their conditions for leadership success, board engagement, and mission impact in the communities they serve.

Insights and Guidelines for the new Delaware EARNS Retirement Program

Monday, September 9

Saving for retirement is an increasingly difficult dilemma for American workers. The Delaware State Treasurer recognizes this struggle for many workers across the state and created EARNS to help employees achieve greater financial security. Delaware EARNS Program Director Ted Griffith will discuss this program and reveal how it can help employees establish a financially secure future.

Community of Practice: Public Policy

Friday, October 4

Calling all nonprofit policy folks! Join DANA’s public policy team every other Friday at 10 a.m. 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 stay informed on the public policy work DANA is engaging in on behalf of the sector.

So You Want to Start a Nonprofit?

Do you have the inspiration and the motivation to make a change in your community, but don’t know where to start? This convenient guide contains everything you need to form a nonprofit organization.