The Division will provide up to $200,000 in matching funds to its FY25 arts organization grantees in conjunction with the event

Statewide, Del. (February 19, 2025) – The Delaware Division of the Arts is proud to support Delaware’s vibrant arts sector by participating in Do More 24 Delaware, the state’s largest day of giving, on March 6-7, 2025. As part of this initiative, the Division will provide up to $200,000 in matching funds to its FY2025 arts organization grantees, encouraging individual philanthropy and maximizing the impact of every donation made through the DoMore24Delaware.org platform.

For the fifth consecutive year, the Division’s “stretch pool” will reward grantees based on the dollars raised and the number of unique donations received during the 24-hour fundraising period, which begins at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, and concludes at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 7. Do More 24 Delaware is organized by United Way of Delaware and Spur Impact Association, driving community-wide support for nonprofit organizations across the state.

The Power of Individual Giving

Jessica Ball, Director of the Delaware Division of the Arts, emphasizes the role of individual philanthropy in sustaining the arts: “Every dollar given by an individual donor is a powerful investment in Delaware’s creative economy. These gifts not only fuel artistic innovation and accessibility but also help unlock additional resources through our matching fund initiative. By participating in Do More 24 Delaware, donors directly contribute to the cultural vitality of our state, ensuring that the arts continue to inspire, educate, and bring communities together.”

Charlie Vincent, Executive Director of Spur Impact, echoes this sentiment: “The arts play a crucial role in shaping our communities, and individual donors are the backbone of this support. The Delaware Division of the Arts’ continued investment in Do More 24 Delaware amplifies the generosity of our community, stretching every contribution further to sustain and grow Delaware’s creative sector. We are excited to see how Delawareans come together once again to champion the arts and other essential nonprofit causes.”

Why Individual Philanthropy Matters

In 2024, Do More 24 Delaware helped raise over $2.3 million from more than 20,000 unique donors for over 500 Delaware nonprofits. The Division’s matching funds allow every individual donation—no matter the size—to have a greater impact, reinforcing the idea that philanthropy is not just for major donors, but for anyone who wants to contribute to the arts.

To find and support participating Delaware arts organizations or explore the full list of 500+ nonprofits taking part in Do More 24 Delaware, visit the Find a Cause to Support page at DoMore24Delaware.org.

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About the Delaware Division of the Arts

The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is dedicated to cultivating and supporting the arts to enhance the quality of life for all Delawareans. Together with its advisory body, the Delaware State Arts Council, the Division administers grants and programs that support arts programming, educate the public, increase awareness of the arts, and integrate the arts into all facets of Delaware life. For more information, visit arts.delaware.gov or call 302-577-8278.

About Do More 24 Delaware

Founded by United Way of Delaware in 2016, Do More 24 Delaware is a one-day statewide fundraising event in which nonprofits compete in a friendly, 24-hour campaign to raise essential funds. In 2019, Spur Impact joined the effort, expanding Delaware’s largest giving day. Nonprofits use creative outreach strategies to engage supporters, while additional cash incentives from corporate and foundation donors help drive further impact.

About United Way of Delaware

Founded in 1946, United Way of Delaware (UWDE) advances community well-being by focusing on key impact areas: Grade Level Reading, College and Career Success, and Financial Empowerment. UWDE leads a long-term strategy to eliminate the root causes of pressing social challenges in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties, as well as Salem County, New Jersey. Learn more at www.uwde.org, follow @UnitedWayDE on Twitter, or visit UnitedWayofDelaware on Facebook.

About Spur Impact Association

Spur Impact Association is a Delaware-based nonprofit that develops and connects emerging leaders with nonprofits, businesses, and opportunities that drive personal, professional, and philanthropic growth. Spur Impact hosts #MILLSUMMIT, one of the fastest-growing young professional hybrid conferences, and manages DEGives.org, a free online donation platform supporting Delaware nonprofits. Learn more at SpurImpact.org.

The Division will provide up to $200,000 in matching funds to its FY2024 arts organization grantees in conjunction with the event

Wilmington, Del. (February 29, 2024) – The Delaware Division of the Arts is proud to support the arts sector through Delaware’s largest day of giving, Do More 24 Delaware, on March 7-8, 2024. Now participating for the fourth year, the Division will provide up to $200,000 in matching funds to its FY2024 arts organization grantees in conjunction with the statewide giving day event. The Division’s “stretch pool” funds will be awarded to grantees who fundraise through the domore24delaware.org website over the 24-hour fundraising period starting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 7 and ending at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 8. Do More 24 Delaware is organized by United Way of Delaware and Spur Impact Association.

Thanks in part to the Division’s support in 2023, Do More 24 Delaware raised more than $2.3 million in 24 hours from 17,000 unique donors supporting 500+ Delaware nonprofits and it is hoping to be just as successful this year, if not more. Division funds will again be allocated to its participating grantees through this year’s Do More 24 Delaware campaign.

Jessica Ball, Director of the Delaware Division of the Arts states, “I encourage the public to invest in the arts and support the cultural vitality of Delaware during DoMore24. Your donation to arts organizations will help the arts thrive and your gift unlocks additional funding for the organizations through a special grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts. Your gifts can shape the future of the cultural sector in our state.”

Charlie Vincent, Executive Director of Spur Impact states, “Having a robust arts and culture sector remains paramount to communities and families throughout Delaware. We are appreciative that the Delaware Division of the Arts supports Delaware’s largest giving day event and the larger effort to raise more awareness and money for these arts organizations and grow the creative economy. Every donation made to one of these arts organizations gets stretched a little further thanks to the Division, and we are excited to see how the larger community rallies in support of their favorite nonprofits again this year.”

To see which Delaware arts organizations are participating in Do More 24 Delaware, or to see the full list of 600+ Delaware nonprofits participating in the fundraising event, people can visit Do More 24 Delaware’s Find a Cause to Support page.

The Delaware Division of the Arts remains committed to supporting the arts and cultivating creativity to enhance the quality of life for all Delawareans. This partnership with Spur Impact, United Way of Delaware, and the Do More 24 Delaware planning team continues to provide a great opportunity to work together in fostering philanthropy in support of the arts.

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About the Delaware Division of the Arts

The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is dedicated to cultivating and supporting the arts to enhance the quality of life for all Delawareans. Together with its advisory body, the Delaware State Arts Council, the Division administers grants and programs that support arts programming, educate the public, increase awareness of the arts, and integrate the arts into all facets of Delaware life. For more information about the Delaware Division of the Arts, visit arts.delaware.gov or call 302-577-8278.

About Do More 24 Delaware

Founded by United Way of Delaware in 2016, Do More 24 Delaware is a one-day event during which nonprofits across the state participate in an around-the-clock friendly competition to raise incremental funds that go directly to participating agencies. In 2019, Spur Impact joined the effort in hosting Delaware’s largest giving day. Nonprofits create their own outreach activities to engage supporters and compete for additional cash incentives funded by corporate and foundation donors. 

 About United Way of Delaware

Founded in 1946, United Way of Delaware (UWDE) works to advance the common good by focusing on three key areas: Grade Level Reading, College and Career Success and Financial Empowerment. UWDE is engaged in a long-term strategy to eliminate the root causes of the most pressing social problems in New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties. UWDE is also responsible for the United Way brand in Salem County, New Jersey. For more information or to support UWDE, visit www.uwde.org, follow us on Twitter @UnitedWayDE, or on Facebook at UnitedWayofDelaware or call (302) 573-3717.

About Spur Impact Association

Spur Impact Association is a Delaware-based nonprofit whose mission is to be the premier hub developing, engaging, and inspiring tomorrow’s leaders by fostering connections with people, nonprofits, and businesses to promote growth personally, professionally, and philanthropically. Spur Impact also hosts #MILLSUMMIT, one of the nation’s fastest growing and largest young professional hybrid conferences held annually. Delaware Gives (DEGives.org), a free online donation platform, is another channel that Spur Impact supports Delaware’s nonprofits. 

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced the opening of applications for the Governor’s Summer Fellowship program for Delaware high school students. The Governor’s Summer Fellowship Program provides paid camp counselor opportunities for Delaware high school juniors and seniors. Along with real-world experience, fellows will receive paid work opportunities at community-based summer camps in each county, on-site mentoring, and the ability to network with state leaders and elected officials. This program is offered through a partnership with the Delaware Department of Education and the United Way of Delaware.

Last year, 47 Summer Fellows held positions at 19 sites across the state, serving 475 campers. This year, the program aims to expand to 100 Summer Fellows.

Prospective Fellows must be:

• Currently enrolled in a Delaware high school
• Beginning junior or senior year in Fall 2023
• Age 16 by June 1^st, 2023
• Committed to working approximately 35 hours a week for the duration of the program, June 21^st – August 12^th

“For the second year in a row, the Summer Fellowship program will connect Delaware students with hands-on experience in government, education, and community career paths,” said Governor Carney. “Thank you to the Delaware Department of Education and the United Way of Delaware for their continued support of our students.”

“We’re excited to be able to expand this program to more fellows this year,” Secretary of Education Mark Holodick said. “This is a great opportunity for our high school students, especially those interested in careers in education, to get real-world, paid experience while also supporting our community-based organizations that are trying to staff enriching summer opportunities for our younger students.”

“The Governor’s Fellowship Program is a win-win for both high schoolers and young learners,” said Dr. Michelle Taylor, President and Chief Executive Officer of United Way of Delaware. “For high schoolers, the program opens doors and offers real-world experience that can help define a career path. For young learners, the Fellows add staff capacity at summer learning programs across the state. I strongly urge high school juniors and seniors, especially those who may be interested in teaching or public service, to apply today.”

Applications for the Governor’s Summer Fellowship are open from March 1st to April 21st, 2023. 

Students can apply at de.gov/summerfellow.

The Division will provide up to $400,000 in matching funds to its FY2022 arts organization grantees in conjunction with the event

Wilmington, Del. (February 6, 2023) – The Delaware Division of the Arts is proud to support the arts sector through Delaware’s largest day of giving, Do More 24 Delaware, on March 2-3, 2024. For the third year, the Division will provide up to $400,000 in matching funds to its FY2023 arts organization grantees in conjunction with the statewide giving day event. The Division’s “stretch pool” funds will be awarded to grantees who fundraise through the domore24delaware.org website over the 24-hour fundraising period starting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 2 and ending at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 3. Do More 24 Delaware is organized by United Way of Delaware and Spur Impact Association.

Thanks to the Division’s support in 2022, Do More 24 Delaware raised over $2.5 million from more than 10,000 unique donors for 400+ Delaware nonprofits in 24 hours, and it is hoping to be just as successful this year, if not more. Division funds will again be allocated to its participating grantees in proportion to the number of donations they raise through the Do More 24 Delaware campaign.

Jessica Ball, Director of the Delaware Division of the Arts states, “I encourage the public to invest in the arts and support the cultural vitality of Delaware during DoMore24 Day. Your donation to Delaware’s arts organizations not only helps the arts thrive, but your gift unlocks additional funding for the organizations through a special grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts. Together, your gifts can shape the future of the cultural sector in our state.”

Charlie Vincent, Executive Director of Spur Impact states, “The economic impact that the arts and cultural sector has throughout the state has only become more important as we continue to emerge from the pandemic. We are grateful to have the Delaware Division of the Arts support Delaware’s largest giving day event and look forward to seeing how the larger community rallies behind their favorite nonprofits and raises lots of money for the arts organizations this year.”

To see which Delaware arts organizations are participating in Do More 24 Delaware, or to see the full list of 400+ Delaware nonprofits participating in the fundraising event, people can visit Do More 24 Delaware’s Find a Cause to Support page.

The Delaware Division of the Arts remains committed to supporting the arts and cultivating creativity to enhance the quality of life for all Delawareans. This partnership with Spur Impact, United Way of Delaware, and the Do More 24 Delaware planning team continues to provide a great opportunity to work together in fostering philanthropy in support of the arts.

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Contact: Andrew Truscott, Program Officer, Marketing and Communications
302-577-8280, andrew.truscott@delaware.gov

The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is dedicated to cultivating and supporting the arts to enhance the quality of life for all Delawareans. Together with its advisory body, the Delaware State Arts Council, the Division administers grants and programs that support arts programming, educate the public, increase awareness of the arts, and integrate the arts into all facets of Delaware life. For more information about the Delaware Division of the Arts, visit arts.delaware.gov or call 302-577-8278.

About Do More 24 Delaware

Founded by United Way of Delaware in 2016, Do More 24 Delaware is a one-day event during which nonprofits across the state participate in an around-the-clock friendly competition to raise incremental funds that go directly to participating agencies. In 2019, Spur Impact joined the effort in hosting Delaware’s largest giving day. Nonprofits create their own outreach activities to engage supporters and compete for additional cash incentives funded by corporate and foundation donors. 

About United Way of Delaware

Founded in 1946, United Way of Delaware (UWDE) works to advance the common good by focusing on three key areas: Grade Level Reading, College and Career Success and Financial Empowerment. UWDE is engaged in a long-term strategy to eliminate the root causes of the most pressing social problems in New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties. UWDE is also responsible for the United Way brand in Salem County, New Jersey. For more information or to support UWDE, visit www.uwde.org, follow us on Twitter @UnitedWayDE, or on Facebook at UnitedWayofDelaware or call (302) 573-3717.

About Spur Impact Association

Spur Impact Association is a Delaware-based nonprofit whose mission is to be the premier hub developing, engaging, and inspiring tomorrow’s leaders by fostering connections with people, nonprofits, and businesses to promote growth personally, professionally, and philanthropically. Spur Impact also hosts #MILLSUMMIT, one of the nation’s fastest-growing and largest young professional hybrid conferences held annually. Delaware Gives (DEGives.org), a free online donation platform, is another channel that Spur Impact supports Delaware’s nonprofits. 

The Division will provide up to $400,000 in matching funds to its FY2022 arts organization grantees in conjunction with the event

Wilmington, Del. (February 1, 2022) – The Delaware Division of the Arts is proud to support the arts sector through Delaware’s largest day of giving, Do More 24 Delaware, on March 3-4, 2022. For the second year, the Division will provide up to $400,000 in matching funds to its FY2022 arts organization grantees in conjunction with the statewide giving day event. The Division’s “stretch pool” funds will be awarded to grantees who fundraise through the domore24delaware.org website over the 24-hour fundraising period starting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 3 and ending at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 4. Do More 24 Delaware is organized by United Way of Delaware and Spur Impact Association.

Thanks to the Division’s support in 2021, Do More 24 Delaware raised nearly $2 million from more than 10,000 unique donors for 400+ Delaware nonprofits in 24 hours, and it is hoping to be just as successful this year, if not more. More than 40% of that total raised went to nonprofits in the arts sector. Division funds will again be allocated to its participating grantees in proportion to the donations they raise through the Do More 24 Delaware campaign.

Jessica Ball, Director of the Delaware Division of the Arts states, “Arts and culture organizations have been essential in keeping people engaged in creative activities throughout the pandemic and they continue to be an important part of our economic recovery. The public understands that the recent surge of the pandemic has impacted these organizations and we believe that this ‘stretch pool’ incentive will encourage donors to stretch their donations a bit further to support their favorite arts organizations.”

In conjunction with the giving day, Do More 24 Delaware is presenting two special events to add to the day’s fun and excitement. Once again, the public is invited to tune into the Do More 24 Delaware Livestream this year with Mr. Delaware Gives (Chris Bruce), who is returning for another 24-hour livestream for the length of the event. Starting around 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 3 and concluding 24 hours later, the public can view the livestream on Facebook and YouTube. The livestream will feature nonprofit guests and other leaders and Delebrities who will be chatting informally about their favorite nonprofits. It is a chance to learn more about Delaware nonprofits, the important work they do, and the services they provide to Delawareans.

Also, anyone who makes a $50 donation to one or more of the participating nonprofits during the giving day will receive a link to an exclusive, virtual, one night only benefit concert featuring Backtrack Vocals, an award-winning, five-person a capella group based in New York City. Two of the Backtrack Vocals members went to schools in Delaware. The concert will air on Friday, March 4 at 8 p.m. after the 24-hour giving day officially ends.

To see which Delaware arts organizations are participating in Do More 24 Delaware, or to see the full list of 400+ Delaware nonprofits participating in the fundraising event, people can visit Do More 24 Delaware’s Find a Cause to Support page.

The Delaware Division of the Arts remains committed to supporting the arts and cultivating creativity to enhance the quality of life for all Delawareans. This partnership with Spur Impact, United Way of Delaware, and the Do More 24 Delaware planning team continues to provide a great opportunity to work together in fostering philanthropy in support of the arts.

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Contact: Kaitlin Ammon, Program Officer, Marketing and Communications
302-577-8280, kaitlin.ammon@delaware.gov

Image: OperaDelaware, Joe del Tufo, Moonloop Photography

The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is dedicated to cultivating and supporting the arts to enhance the quality of life for all Delawareans. Together with its advisory body, the Delaware State Arts Council, the Division administers grants and programs that support arts programming, educate the public, increase awareness of the arts, and integrate the arts into all facets of Delaware life. For more information about the Delaware Division of the Arts, visit arts.delaware.gov or call 302-577-8278.