DANA to address state funding struggles [Video]

WILMINGTON — In the face of stagnant grant revenue from state contracts, the Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement (DANA) has announced it has formed an advocacy arm to amplify its voice in the General Assembly once session starts in January. 

The Delaware Nonprofit Action Network officially launched on Oct. 25, with a governor’s candidate forum where New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer and state Rep. Mike Ramone answered questions on how they would improve funding stability and reduce burdens on nonprofits, if they were elected.

The Delaware Nonprofit Action Network named  DANA President and CEO Sheila Bravo as its chair to ensure continuity among the two organizations in the event of turnover. Melissa Hopkins, the vice president of sector advancement for DANA, serves as the action network’s executive director.

“Our state’s nonprofit sector plays a vital role in strengthening Delaware’s communities, and this forum is an important step in ensuring that our next governor understands the …