Chief Executive Officer, DANA - Delaware Alliance Nonprofit

The Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement (DANA) is a statewide membership association dedicated to strengthening, advancing, and amplifying the voice of nonprofit organizations across Delaware. Established in 1986, the organization has evolved from a small membership association supporting nonprofits with group purchasing into a complex, multi-entity structure with diversified revenue streams, earned income strategies, and affiliated entities (including advocacy and insurance-related initiatives).

Recognizing the broader needs of Delaware nonprofits, DANA stands today as a champion for advocacy and a resource hub for enhancing nonprofit operations.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the chief strategist, relationship builder, and organizational leader responsible for advancing the organization’s mission, ensuring long-term financial sustainability, and strengthening the nonprofit sector statewide. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the CEO works in close partnership with the Board and senior leadership team to execute the strategic plan while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.

The CEO builds strong relationships across the state while guiding affiliated entities and mission-aligned initiatives, ensuring DANA’s leadership serves as a key resource to strengthen and expand the capacity and voice of DANA members, Alliance Partners, and the Delaware nonprofit sector.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 10 years of senior leadership experience in nonprofit management, association leadership, or a related field. Must have demonstrated experience managing complex budgets and proven fundraising success across multiple revenue streams. A strong understanding of public policy, advocacy, and sector advancement, preferably within Delaware, is essential. The successful candidate must have an executive presence with superior communication skills to express, orally and in writing, the mission, vision, and goals of DANA with clarity, passion, and persuasion.

Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred. Partially remote; willingness to work in office on a regular basis in addition to traveling statewide and attending evening and weekend events as needed.

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