Advocacy Starts with You

Issue 12.20

May 29, 2026

SUPERSTARS IN EDUCATION & TRAINING

BEEBE HEALTHCARE

A NEW STANDARD FOR PROVIDER LEADERSHIP

In 2011, Beebe Healthcare recognized a critical gap in traditional medical training: while clinical expertise is essential, leadership skills are often left undeveloped. Determined to strengthen provider leadership and build a more engaged, effective medical staff, the organization took a deliberate step forward with the launch of its Provider Leadership Academy in 2015.

For community-based systems like Beebe Healthcare, success depends on operating as a highly reliable organization, one in which safety, quality, and continuous improvement are driven by those closest to the work. But too often, providers are expected to lead teams, influence workflows, and drive outcomes without ever receiving formal leadership training. Read more >

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EPISODE 33 | ADVOCACY STARTS WITH YOU

FEATURING JOE GIORDANO, JAKE RUDDY, AND EVAN PARK

Advocacy doesn’t always begin with politics or lobbying. Often, it starts with relationships, participation, and simply sharing your real-world experiences. As Small Business Month comes to a close, Kelly sat down with Joseph Giordano of Whisman Giordano & Associates, Jake Ruddy of PCS, and Evan Park of the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce to discuss why it’s important for small businesses to connect with local lawmakers, how policy decisions affect day-to-day operations, and why firsthand business perspectives help shape better outcomes for Delaware.

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DO YOU KNOW YOUR LOCAL LEGISLATORS? A simple introduction can go a long way. One of the easiest ways to get involved is by connecting with the elected officials who represent your home and business communities. Find your legislators >

THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF DELAWARE'S

NONPROFIT SECTOR

DANA, the Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement, and the Delaware Nonprofit Action Network (DNAN) have partnered to commission an economic impact analysis of the Delaware nonprofit sector’s economic importance and significance. Key findings included:

951

nonprofits were active

in Delaware

$5.2B

in wages were paid by nonprofits, or 16% of all private sector wages

85,700

volunteers contributed more than 5.6 million hours to Delaware nonprofits

72,926

workers employed by Delaware nonprofits, or 15% of private sector jobs

$14.1B

contributed to Delaware’s gross regional product through nonprofit impacts

124,326

jobs were supported by Delaware's nonprofit

sector

*all data represents tax year 2022

NONPROFIT IMPACTS BY FOCUS AREA

Nonprofits play a significant role in both Delaware’s economy and overall quality of life. In 2022, the sector accounted for 15% of all private-sector employment statewide, with nonprofits representing the majority of employers in several critical service areas, including Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations; Educational Services; and Health Care and Social Assistance.

As shown above, nonprofits had the strongest presence in the Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations sector. While that category accounted for 2,873 workers in 2022, the Health Care and Social Assistance sector represented the largest overall nonprofit workforce, employing 70,453 people statewide. Read more >

Source: 2025 Economic Impact of Delaware Nonprofits

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