Fayetta M. Blake
Founder and Executive Director Pathways to Success, Inc.
Sheila Bravo
President & Chief Executive Officer DANA (Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement)
A message from DANA President & CEO Sheila Bravo and Board Chair Fayetta Blake
In 2023, DANA reaffirmed its commitment to empowering nonprofits to innovate, lead, and collaborate in our ever-evolving landscape. We did this as we continued to embrace the goal of transforming, leading, and connecting nonprofits throughout Delaware.
Transforming Nonprofits: The Nonprofit Accelerator
A significant 2023 highlight was the introduction of the DANA Nonprofit Accelerator program. The program aims to foster innovation and resilience by providing nonprofits with personalized mentorship, strategic planning, and capacity-building resources. Our inaugural cohort has demonstrated remarkable progress, exemplifying how integrated support can transform organizational effectiveness and sustainability. We are excited about the potential of the Accelerator to cultivate a robust network of high-impact nonprofits equipped to tackle today’s most pressing challenges. This three-year program is partly funded through a federal Small Business Administration grant secured with the support of our federal delegation, and through American Rescue Plan Act ARPA dollars granted through the State of Delaware.
Leading with Vision: The IMPACT Conference
Leadership and visionary thinking are at the heart of our mission, and the 2023 IMPACT Conference epitomized these values. Our annual conference is a cornerstone event for Delaware nonprofit professionals. The 2023 conference once again featured distinguished speakers, interactive workshops, and unparalleled networking opportunities designed to inspire and equip leaders to drive meaningful change. Attendees left with renewed energy, innovative ideas, and a deeper connection to the vibrant nonprofit community that is the backbone of our state.
Connecting for Greater Impact
We have continued to focus on fostering connections within the nonprofit sector through networking events, Communities of Practice, and other programs. We have brought together diverse organizations to share knowledge, collaborate on initiatives, and amplify their collective impact. The power of connection cannot be overstated, and we are dedicated to nurturing a collaborative environment where nonprofits can thrive together.
Laying the Groundwork and Looking Ahead
As we reflect on the successes of the past year, we look forward to the future with optimism and determination. In 2023, our advocacy efforts laid the groundwork for Delaware’s Nonprofit Contract Reform. We received ARPA funding to explore the possibility of offering healthcare insurance plan options for nonprofits. Despite our role as essential service providers to Delawareans, the state has continued to pay nonprofit contracted partners less than the actual cost to provide those services. With the sector’s support, DANA began to outline policy changes to address this issue, such as including a standard cost escalator in base contract language, to ensure fair compensation and reduce administrative burdens for nonprofit service providers.
The foundations we have laid in transforming, leading, and connecting nonprofits are strong, and we are committed to building on them to support an even more dynamic and effective nonprofit sector.
Thank you to our members, partners, and supporters for your unwavering commitment and collaboration. Together, we are building a better Delaware, one where nonprofits are empowered to make a lasting difference.
Member Engagement & Impact
Other 2023 Impacts
Engagement
Includes consulting, public or custom, training and communities of practice
See DANA’s impact in 2022 and 2021.
Member Testimonials
Doris L.P. Griffin, Ed.D.
Statewide Executive Director
Delaware Adolescent Program, Inc.
“DANA has taken the lead in providing guidance and direction, and a shoulder to lean on, in a lot of cases when we just didn’t know what we were going to do if we had to go it by ourselves.”
Mike Brickner
Executive Director
ACLU Delaware
“I find DANA membership to be incredibly valuable. It’s a great investment, a great resource, and I think something that every nonprofit in Delaware should consider.”
Jen Mason
Co-Founder/Chair
History Book Festival
“What I loved about DANA was, DANA met us where we are. They came in with human beings who were listening to us.”
DANA membership opens doors to
greater success for nonprofits.
Financial Data
As of December 31, 2023
DANA receives multi-year grants, with grants from 2022 supporting 2023 expenses. This data does not include more than $1.9 million in grants from the Small Business Administration and the American Rescue Plan Act.
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REVENUE
TOTAL EXPENSES
Notable Achievements in 2023
DANA Members
Black Mothers In Power
Delaware Adolescent Program, Inc.
Rodney Street Tennis & Tutoring Association
A Better Chance for Our Children, Inc.
Bellevue Community Center
Center for Community Research and Service
Central Baptist CDC
Christina Cultural Arts Center, Inc.
Claymont Community Center
Community Service Building Corporation
Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition
Delaware Center for Homeless Veterans
Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Delaware Council On Gambling Problems, Inc.
Delaware Historical Society
Delaware State Chamber of Commerce
Delaware Symphony Orchestra
Delaware Theatre Company
Hilltop Lutheran Neighborhood Center
In Trust Center
Kalmar Nyckel Foundation
Legal Services Corporation of Delaware
Limen House, Inc.
Local Journalism Initiative
Lutheran Community Services, Inc.
Medical Society of Delaware
Mental Health Association in Delaware
NAMI Delaware
Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington
New Candlelight Productions
Newark Day Nursery and Children’s Center
Newark Senior Center
OperaDelaware
Police Athletic League of Delaware
Police Athletic League of Wilmington
Reading ASSIST Institute
Serviam Girls Academy, Inc.
Springboard
St. Anthony’s Community Center, Inc.
St. Patrick’s Center, Inc.
State Office of Volunteerism
The Delaware Center for Horticulture
The Delaware Contemporary
The Episcopal Diocese of Delaware
The Summer Learning Collaborative, Inc.
2nd Chance Promise Program
Community Collaboration of Delaware, Inc.
Delaware Association for the Education of Young Children (deaeyc)
Delaware Bar Foundation
Edge for Tomorrow
Epilepsy Foundation of Delaware
Hispanic American Association of Delaware
Imperial Dynasty Indoor Arts Program
Junior League Of Wilmington, Inc.
Newark Arts Alliance
Powering Our Future
Supporting Kidds, Inc.
The Newark Partnership
The Precision Institute
Children’s Beach House, Inc.
Christ Church Christiana Hundred
Delaware College of Art and Design
Delaware Museum of Nature and Science
Humane Animal Partners (Formerly Delaware Humane Association)
Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, Inc
Jewish Family Services
Music School of Delaware
Partnership for the Delaware Estuary
Ronald McDonald House Of Delaware, Inc.
St. Michael’s School and Nursery, Inc.
The Arc of Delaware
Wilmington Alliance
Wilmington Public Library
BlindSight Delaware
Brandywine Hundred Library
Brandywine River Restoration Trust
Center for the Creative Arts
Claymont Library
Claymore Senior Center, Inc.
Colonial Chapter: Paralyzed Veterans Of America
Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library
Culture Restoration Project, Inc.
Delaware Charter Schools Network, Inc.
Delaware City Public Library
Delaware Ecumenical Council for Children and Families
Delaware Foundation for Science and Mathematics Education
Delaware Greenways, Inc.
Delaware Institute for the Arts in Education
DFRC
Duffy’s Hope Inc.
Elsmere Library
FAME, Inc.
Fraim Center for Active Adults
Freedom Center for Independent Living
Gateway House Inc.
Hockessin Library
Kirkwood Library
Leadership Delaware
Mid-County Senior Center
New Castle Historical Society
New Castle Senior Center, Inc.
Newark Area Welfare Committee
North Wilmington Branch Library
Project New Start, Inc.
Reeds Refuge Center
Route 9 Library
Seamen’s Center of Wilmington, Inc.
Stepping Stones Community Federal Credit Union
Urban Bike Project of Wilmington, Inc.
Woodlawn Library
World Trade Center Delaware
Autism Delaware, Inc.
Boy Scouts of America Del-Mar-Va Council
Child, Inc.
Community Education Building
Faithful Friends Animal Society
Girl Scouts Of The Chesapeake Bay Council, Inc.
Habitat For Humanity of New Castle County
Planned Parenthood Of Delaware
REACH Riverside
The Lorelton Foundation
ABUNDANT LIFE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INC
Amanecer Counseling and Resource Center (formerly Family Counseling Center of St. Paul’s)
Beau Biden Foundation
Beautiful Gate Outreach Center
Better Business Bureau of Delaware
Connecting Generations
ContactLifeline, Inc.
Delaware Community Reinvestment Action Council, Inc.
Delaware Dance Company
Delaware Health Care Facilities Association
Delaware Zoological Society, Inc.
Down Syndrome Association of Delaware
First State Ballet Theatre, Inc.
Girls Inc. of Delaware
Jewish Federation of Delaware
Meals On Wheels Delaware
MOT Senior Center
NERDiT Cares
North Wilmington Branch Library
PAWS for People
Prevent Child Abuse Delaware
Read Aloud Delaware
Sojourners’ Place
Spur Impact Association
Strive: How You Lead Matters
Tech Impact
The Choir School of Delaware
Wilmington Senior Center, Inc.
AIDS Delaware
Appoquinimink Community Library
Bear Library
Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware
Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc.
Catholic Charities
Community Legal Aid Society, Inc
Delaware Division of the Arts
Delaware Guidance Services For Children & Youth
Easter Seals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Inc.
Fort DuPont Redevelopment and Preservation Corporation
Goldey-Beacom College
Goodwill Industries Of Delaware & Delaware County
Intercollegiate Studies Institute
Latin American Community Center, Inc.
Ministry of Caring
Mt. Cuba Center
New Castle County Department of Community Services
Newark Free Library
ServiceSource
Siegel JCC
Sunday Breakfast Mission
The Grand Opera House
United Way of Delaware
Westside Family Healthcare, Inc.
BTL Foundation International Services
Claymont Renaissance Development Corporation
Delaware Academy of Science
Delaware Association for Children of Alcoholics
Delaware Psychological Association
Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame
Jefferson Street Center
Jefferson Street Center
Jester Artspace
Meliorism Works Fund
Newark Symphony Orchestra
Wilmington Children’s Chorus
ACLU of Delaware
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Delaware
Cancer Support Community Delaware, Inc.
Cornerstone West CDC
Delaware Academy of Medicine/Delaware Public Health Association
Delaware Humanities
Delaware Volunteer Legal Services, Inc.
Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation, Inc.
Family Promise Delaware- New Castle County
Forgotten Cats, Inc.
Historic Odessa Foundation
Housing Alliance Delaware
Neighborhood House
New Castle Library
Saint Edmond’s Academy
SOAR (Survivors of Abuse in Recovery, Inc.)
Wilmington Neighborhood Conservancy Land Bank
321 Foundation
African American Heritage Institute
Against All Odds, Inc.
Alianza Delaware
BrandywineBOTS
Breakthrough Inertia
Cares LMM Foundation
Center for Global Africa
Chapel Street Players
Community Communications Corporation, Inc.
COMMUNITY PROGRESSIVE CLUB
Delaware Alliance Against Sexual Violence
Delaware Choral Arts Association
Delaware Coalition Against Gun Violence Educational Fund
Delaware Coalition for Open Government
Delaware Dreams, Inc.
Delaware Society for the Preservation of Antiquities
Every Man Counts Inc.
Friends of Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site
Friends of Delaware Libraries
Fund for Women
Harper’s Heart
Hockessin Historical Society
I Am My Sister’s Keeper
Interdenominational Ministers Action Council
Jewish Historical Society of Delaware
Kingdom Connectors Inc
Kohnlinq, Inc
LeadHERShip International
League of Women Voters of New Castle County Delaware, Inc
Meet Me at the Well
Network Connect
New Sweden Center
Old Brandywine Village
People to People International Delaware Chapter
Resolution Steel Orchestra, Inc.
Rysheema J. Dixon Foundation
SCORE Delaware
StartUp Africa, Inc.
Terrie M Williams Expansion, Inc
The Art of Giving Foundation
The ConnectDE Inc
The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew
The Institute for Human Relations
Tomaro’s C.H.A.N.G.E.
YourMoney101, Inc.
Congregation Beth Shalom
International Literacy Association
The Committee of 100
The Corelink Solution
Warriors Helping Warriors
1 in 7B Foundation
Because of Them Foundation
Belvedere & Vicinity Community Center
Channie P Bradley Senior Services
Covenant Community Resource Center
Delaware Center for Dance Incorporated
Ernest Louis Webster Foundation, Inc.
Grateful Acres
Guided Approach to Positivity Youth Mentoring Initiative Inc.
Heap Youth Foundation
Irish Culture Club of Delaware, Inc.
Justice And Dignity For the Women Of Sahel Inc.
Little People Big Dreams Learning Center Inc.
Motivating Other Mothers Inc.
STAR Foundation
Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement (DANA)
Delaware Arts Alliance, Inc.
Greater Wilmington Convention & Visitors Bureau
Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation
New Castle County Chamber of Commerce
Philanthropy Delaware
Allen Insurance Group
Barbacane, Thornton & Company
Belfint, Lyons and Shuman, CPA
Breakwater Accounting & Advisory
CBM Insurance Agency, LLC
Comprehensive Business Services LLC
Cover & Rossiter
Denhardt Consulting LLC
First Ascent Design
Gunnip & Company CPAs
IFS Benefits, LLC
Maillie LLP
Mallard Financial Partners Inc.
MySherpa
Today Media
Wheeler Wolfenden & Dwares, CPA
Whisman Giordano & Associates LLC
Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement (DANA)
Delaware Arts Alliance, Inc.
Greater Wilmington Convention & Visitors Bureau
Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation
New Castle County Chamber of Commerce
Philanthropy Delaware
Susan Detwiler
Bridget Everman
Leslie Nutter
Shirlene Webster
ABC Parenting
Bermuda Highway Sober Living Society
Journeigh’s Foundation
RISE Delaware
NuviZion World Harvest International
That Parent Place
The Institute for Comprehensive Gender Dysphoria Research
Fostering Wishes Foundation
American Legion Ambulance Station 64 Inc
Biggs Museum of American Art
Children’s Advocacy Center Of Delaware, Inc.
Communities In Schools Of Delaware, Inc.
Dover Public Libary
Kent County Public Library
Pressley Ridge
Delaware Statewide Independent Living Council
Embrace
Harrington Public Library
Inner City Cultural League Inc
People’s Community Center
Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity
Code Purple Kent County
Harrington Senior Center
Smyrna Public Library
Smyrna-Clayton Heritage Association & Opera House (Smyrna Opera House)
Kent County Tourism Corporation
The Shepherd Place, Inc
Delaware Division of Libraries
Delaware State Parks
Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility (Energize DE)
Modern Maturity Center
Brain Injury Association Of Delaware
Delaware Choral Society
Milford Library
Cardinal Opportunities
Caregiver Support Foundation, Inc.
Community Health Workers Association of Delaware
Delaware Library Association
Engineer Early Association
Klarity Counseling Associates
Lake Forest Community Education Foundation
Pursuit for Peace
Stefphone’s Way Foundation
Diamond State Community Land Trust
Culture Club PR
DJ’s Alliance
Down Syndrome Sport of America
Elevations Transitional Living Services, Inc.
House of Praise Chapel
K.I.S.H. Home,Inc.
The Art Society at Loblolly Acres
Visions of Hope HM, Inc.
Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce
Delaware First Media Corporation (DE Public Media)
Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce
Delaware First Media Corporation (DE Public Media)
Yanelle Powell
Laura Riehl Bourdeau
Painting with the Stars
Youth Enrichment Solutions
CAMP Rehoboth Community Center
Delaware Interfaith Power and Light
La Esperanza, Inc.
Delaware Center for the Inland Bays
Coastal Concerts
Fort Miles Historical Association
Greenwood Library
Historic Lewes Farmers Market Society
History Book Festival
Rehoboth Beach Historical Society and Museum
Seaside Jewish Community
Southern Delaware Therapeutic & Recreational Horseback Riding, Inc. (SDTRHR)
The Nanticoke Indian Association, Inc.
Village Volunteers
Sussex County Department of Libraries
The Carl M. Freeman Foundation
Bridgeville Public Library
Community Resource Center
Delmar Public Library
Frankford Public Library
Georgetown Public Library
Lewes Senior Activity Center
Millsboro Library
Milton Community Food Pantry
Primeros Pasos (First Steps), Inc.
Rehoboth Beach Public Library
Selbyville Public Library
South Coastal Library
Sussex County Health Coalition
The Way Home
Delaware Nature Society
Joshua M. Freeman Foundation
NeighborGood Partners
Sussex County Habitat for Humanity
Cape Henlopen Senior Center
Delmarva Chicken Association
Home of the Brave Foundation
Laurel Public Library
Lewes Rehoboth Associations of Congregations
Milton Library
Paul Kares, Inc
Rehoboth Beach Film Society
Seaford District Library and Cultural Center
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
What Is Your Voice, Inc.
CHEER, Inc.
First State Community Action Agency, Inc.
Kent Sussex Industries, Inc.
La Red Health Center, Inc.
Milford Housing Development
People’s Place II, Inc.
Boardwalk Buddy Walk Fund
Delaware River and Bay Lighthouse Foundation
Developing Artist Collaboration
Overfalls Foundation
Redemption City Inc
Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre
Clear Space Theatre Company
Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek
Lewes Public Library
Pathways to Success, Inc.
Rehoboth Art League, Inc.
The Lewes Historical Society
Absolutely Flawless Women Inc
American Association of University Women- Coastal Georgetown
American Center for Farming Heritage
ARK Educational Consulting, Inc.
Birdsong Gardens
Capital Ringers, Inc.
DMHOA
Lighthouse for Broken Wings
Native Roots Farm Foundation
Right Balance Education
Seaford Community Concert Association
SODELO Southern Delaware Orchestra
Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice
Southern Delaware Chorale
Unique Minds Changing Lives
Cornerstone Community Center
House of David Milford DE Incorporated
Tech Fleet Professional Association Inc.
TechForce Counseling & Community Services, Inc
Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford, Inc.
Georgetown Chamber of Commerce
Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce
Lewes Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau, Inc.
East Coast Property Management
Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford, Inc.
Georgetown Chamber of Commerce
Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce
Lewes Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau, Inc.
Dale Smith
Susan Booker
Community ESL Program
Family Promise Southern Delaware
Nurses & Neighbors Collaborative, Inc
Sussex Health and Environmental Network
Forward Journey (formerly C.E.R.T.S.)
Delaware Bankers Association
Delaware Center for Justice
Delaware Nurses Association
Do Care Doula Foundation Inc
Grass Roots Delaware
Delaware HIV Consortium, Inc.
Delaware Prosperity Partnership
Friendship House
Healthy Foods for Healthy Kids
Literacy Delaware, Inc.
Sean Locke 24 Foundation
Veterans Watchmaker Initiative inc.
YWCA Delaware, Inc.
atTACK Addiction
DCF Healthy Communities Delaware, LLC (“Healthy Communities Delaware”)
Delaware Restaurant Foundation
First State Educate
Kind to Kids Foundation
Roofs from the Heart
Brandywine Valley SPCA
Children And Families First Delaware, Inc.
Delaware Hospice, Inc.
Exceptional Care for Children
Food Bank of Delaware
State of Delaware – Division for the Visually Impaired
The Salvation Army
YMCA of Delaware
Charity Crossing Inc
Delaware School Based Health Alliance, Inc
Leading Youth Through Empowerment, Inc.
LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware
COBA US Inc
Global Ubuntu Impact Foundation
League of Women Voters of Delaware
Preservation Delaware, Inc. (PDI)
Sunset Bridge Corporation
Trauma Matters Delaware
Ability Network of Delaware
BlindSight Delaware Enterprises
Delaware Futures, Inc.
Embracing Support, Inc.
Knus Inc
Convergence Public Affairs
EddeeBoone Consulting, LLC
First Citizens Community Bank
Your Part-Time Controller
Alex DelCollo
Amy Hughes
Canine Partners for Life
American Public Gardens Association
American Society of Journalists and Authors Foundation (ASJA)
Good Neighbors Home Repair
National Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Association (W3R-US)
American Liver Foundation
Lions Eye Bank of Delaware Valley (AltruVision)
Public Health Management Corporation
Foster Well
St. John’s Community Services
Social Finance
Brown & Brown
CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services, Inc
Gorges & Co.
Great American Insurance Group
Instrumentl
Law Offices of Elizabeth S. Reinhardt
Mutual Of America
The Kiva Group
The More Than Giving Co
T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Yearly
Social Finance
Tai Dieudonne
Israel Nzulu
Active Inference Institute
SAPHE Haven, Inc.
DANA membership opens doors to
greater success for nonprofits.
DANA Alliance Partners
About DANA
Mission
As the leader of the nonprofit sector, the Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement’s mission is to strengthen, enhance, and advance nonprofits and the sector in Delaware through advocacy, training, capacity building, and research.
Vision
The nonprofit sector is empowered to achieve an inclusive, thriving, and vibrant community.
Values
- Envision and lead to a better future
- Serve with integrity based on best practices
- Respect the diversity of all
| Fayetta Blake, Board Chair Pathways to Success | Kevin Gilmore Sussex County Habitat for Humanity | Robert McCreary Amanecer Counseling & Resource Center |
| Jennifer Cho, Vice Chair Barclays US Consumer Bank | Doris L.P. Griffin Delaware Adolescent Program | Cory Niziolek W.L. Gore & Associates |
| Kathleen Hawkins, Secretary Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith | Guillermina Gonzalez Wilmington University | Jerry Penrose Longwood Foundation |
| Charles Nangeroni, Treasurer Cash Connect | Daniel Harris Walmart | Tom Sheridan The Sheridan Group |
| Dominic Canuso Community Member | Emily Leach Visa | Vickie Young Beam Cover & Rossiter |
Board Members
| Fayetta Blake, Board Chair Pathways to Success | Kevin Gilmore Sussex County Habitat for Humanity | Robert McCreary Amanecer Counseling & Resource Center |
| Jennifer Cho, Vice Chair Barclays US Consumer Bank | Doris L.P. Griffin Delaware Adolescent Program | Cory Niziolek W.L. Gore & Associates |
| Kathleen Hawkins, Secretary Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith | Guillermina Gonzalez Wilmington University | Jerry Penrose Longwood Foundation |
| Charles Nangeroni, Treasurer Cash Connect | Daniel Harris Walmart | Tom Sheridan The Sheridan Group |
| Dominic Canuso Community Member | Emily Leach Visa | Vickie Young Beam Cover & Rossiter |
DANA Staff
DANA membership opens doors to
greater success for nonprofits.
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