Meet the Moment: Workshops, Trainings and Grant Opportunities for Delaware Nonprofits
The nonprofit landscape is shifting—funding sources, donor priorities, and the legality of services are more uncertain than ever. To help nonprofits “meet the moment,” the DCF and Healthy Communities Delaware are hosting a series of free webinars and workshops to help nonprofits identify steps and supports they need to adapt.
Meet the Moment Workshop: Sharpen Your Fundraising Message
Given the changing nonprofit funding environment, you may be exploring new ways to fundraise, new audiences to reach out to, or how to make your messaging most impactful. Before you send that donor letter or campaign message, take time to make sure it connects. This in-person workshop is for nonprofit leaders and communicators preparing for the fall giving season.
Before the workshop, you’ll complete a short pre-work exercise using the StoryBrand framework to shape your message. You’ll use that work to brainstorm one real piece to bring to the session, such as a donor appeal, a short case summary, or a funding pitch.
During the session, we’ll talk about how to tell stories that build trust and avoid common fundraising pitfalls, including vague language and harmful stereotypes.
You’ll work in a small group to review your message, exchange feedback, and revise it with support. We’ll focus on clarity, tone, structure, and alignment with your mission and audience.
You will leave with:
- A stronger version of your message
- Feedback and practical tools you can use right away
- A sample appeal with notes that highlight key lessons
- A checklist to guide future communications
Facilitator Patricia Rivera, founder of Hook PR & Marketing, is a former journalist and certified StoryBrand coach. She helps nonprofits develop inclusive messaging strategies that build trust and connect across languages and communities.
This is an in-person workshop that is 2.5 hours in length.
Monday, August 25th, 1 PM – 3:30 PM, Georgetown Library
Wednesday, September 10th, 1PM – 3:30 PM, Dover Library
Tuesday, September 16th, 1PM – 3:30 PM, Rt. 9 Library, New Castle
Virtual Town Hall: Federal Policy Changes
Tuesday, August 19; 3:00 PM
The Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement (DANA), invites you to join a special virtual Town Hall with Senator Chris Coons and Congresswoman Sarah McBride on Tuesday, August 19 at 3:00 PM. This timely conversation will address how recent federal policy changes — including provisions in President Trump’s HR 1 “One Big Beautiful Bill”, the H.R.4 Rescissions Act of 2025, and other recent federal actions — may impact Delaware’s nonprofit sector and the communities we serve.
Topics will include:
- Changes to Medicaid, SNAP, and immigration policy
- New federal grant certification requirements
- The Executive Order on Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking
- What these shifts mean for service delivery, funding streams, and community stability
This live virtual briefing will:
- Provide updates and insights from Senator Chris Coons and Congresswoman Sarah McBride
- Offer direct engagement with nonprofit providers on the front lines
- Share guidance on what to expect in the months ahead
Take Control of Your Narrative: Crafting Impactful Stories
Your story has the power to drive change. But is it compelling enough to inspire action?
During this 60-minute virtual workshop, Patricia Rivera, Founder and Marketing Strategist at Hook PR & Marketing, guided participants through the StoryBrand framework to help them craft clear, compelling messages for their nonprofits. The session covered a seven-step process for building a strong narrative and included interactive exercises with AI-driven prompts to support authentic, consistent messaging.
Couldn’t attend or want to revisit the content? The presentation slides and webinar playback are now available.
