Meet the Moment: Scenario Planning Sessions 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 in April to help nonprofits identify steps and supports they need to adapt.
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Webinars: Contingency Planning in the Wake of Federal Policy Changes
Choose one and register at the link below:
Tuesday, April 15
from 5:00-6:00pm
Wednesday, April 16
from 9:00-10:00am
Monday, April 21
from 12:00-1:00pm.
This session will unpack the impacts of recent federal policy shifts for Delaware nonprofits and outline how contingency planning can help nonprofits navigate this volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous time. Participants will:
- Underscore the recent impacts the Executive Order is having on Nonprofits
- Understand the aspects of contingency planning
- Consider the questions nonprofits can ask to explore risks and opportunities
- Assess readiness and capacity to undertake contingency planning in their organization.
Facilitated by: Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement (DANA).
In-Person Workshops: Future-Proof Your Nonprofit: Scenario Planning for Uncertain Times
Choose one:
Tuesday, April 22, 1:00-4:00pm, Dover Public Library, Room B, 35 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19901
Tuesday, April 29, 1:00-4:00pm, Community Service Building, Room 11, 100 W 10th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Join an engaging, hands-on Scenario Planning Workshop designed specifically for nonprofit leaders who must navigate uncertainty, build resilience and develop a clear roadmap for the future. Facilitated by Tracy Morgan of NorthStar Strategies, this opportunity is designed for executive- and senior leader-level staff and limited to one staff member per organization. Participants will:
- Dig deep into the key uncertainties affecting nonprofits today
- Learn a step-by-step framework to create actionable scenario plans
- Gain insights from real-world case studies and nonprofit success stories
- Walk away with a customized scenario plan tailored to your organization
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2025 Impact – DANA Conference
2025 Impact Delaware Conference – Thursday, May 1, 2025
2025 Impact – DANA’s (Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement) annual conference for nonprofit leaders and staff will features speakers and sessions that will provide important tools and networking opportunities. The DCF is sponsoring a session on “When the Money Moves: Strategic Scenarios for Evolving Funding Landscapes,” which will explore new scenario planning resources designed to help nonprofit leaders respond to changing revenue and the financial viability for the organization.
The day will run from 8:3am – 3:00pm and will be held at Clayton Hall, University of Delaware, 100 David Hollowell Dr., Newark DE, 19716
***Paid registration for the full DANA conference is required to attend this session.
Meet the Moment Grants
In May, the Delaware Community Foundation will open a grant opportunity to support nonprofits with further planning or implement adaptations. More information will follow on this page. Follow us on social media and register here for our newsletter.