Delaware Grantmakers Association has a new name and brand.
“This is a new era in philanthropy across the country, and Delaware is no different,” says Cynthia Pritchard, CEO of Philanthropy Delaware. “This transformation more accurately reflects what we do as an organization, which is promoting effective philanthropy across many spectrums.”
Philanthropy Delaware currently has 38 funding organization as members, including Longwood Foundation, Welfare Foundation, Capital One Bank, M&T Bank, among other private, family, and corporate foundations. It is opening up additional limited membership options for philanthropy information-seekers and philanthropic advisors.
“This new name and identity fit perfectly with our mission and vision,” says Chris Grundner, board chair of Philanthropy Delaware and COO of the Welfare Foundation. “Through our revamped network, members will have expanded services available to them, allowing them to work smarter, and work more closely together. Philanthropy as a whole in Delaware will benefit from our unified voice for grant-making organizations.”
Philanthropy Delaware offers, according to a release:
- Expertise in Philanthropy
- Advocacy with state and federal officials
- Current news and trends in philanthropy
- Educational opportunities for effective philanthropy
- Networking with interconnected conversations
- Creating an environment for collaborative action and engagement
- Central location for funding opportunities in Delaware
The new website is http://www.philanthropydelaware.org/ .
