Your Next Board Member: Making the Connection

Introducing a New Board-Matching Initiative. Learn How DANA and Our Partners Can Help.

Finding the right board members just got a little easier! Strong boards are essential to thriving nonprofit organizations, but finding individuals with the right skills, experience, and passion for your mission can be challenging. 

Join DANA and two of our community partners, DiverseForce and Spur Impact, as we introduce an exciting new collaborative initiative designed to connect Delaware nonprofits with individuals interested in serving on nonprofit boards. 

During this interactive session, you'll learn how the board-matching programs work, how your organization can participate, and how this new opportunity can help strengthen your board and expand your network of community leaders. Your next great board member could be just one connection away! 

Workshop Learning Outcomes: 

• Understand the Board-Matching Initiative with partners, DiverseForce and Spur Impact 
• Learn about the opportunities that DiverseForce and Spur Impact offer DANA members 
• Explore opportunities for DANA members to participate in Board Matching program.

About the Presenters

Sulaiman Rahman, President & CEO, DiverseForce

As the CEO of DiverseForce, Sulaiman brings a track record as a social entrepreneur and a longstanding career of developing, engaging, and empowering cross-sector leadership pipelines. He has cultivated a wide network of resourceful interpersonal relationships in addition to building the largest diverse professional network within the Greater Philadelphia region, now known as the Black and Brown Excellence Community (BBEx) Network, consisting of 20,000+ members.

Sulaiman brings his governance expertise to his service on several prestigious boards including The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center of Performing Arts, Mastery Charter Schools, and The Lenfest Institute of Journalism. He is particularly active in building strategic partnerships with senior leaders, key staff, and stakeholders. Sulaiman leverages his network along with decades of leadership experience to drive impactful outcomes in the executive search and team building process.

Jennifer Saienni, Director of Nonprofit Engagement, Spur Impact 

Spur Impact leverages its Delaware roots and deep grasp of the local sector landscape to foster thoughtful, effective connections between emerging leaders and nonprofit boards across the region. Dedicated to empowering the next generation, Spur Impact's mission is to equip emerging leaders to 'spur impact' and transform their communities through hands-on professional and organizational development.

With over 15 years in Delaware’s nonprofit sector, Jennifer is a relationship-driven leader specializing in fundraising, marketing, and strategic growth. She partners with organizations to streamline communications, elevate donor engagement, and drive innovative approaches that deliver results. At Spur Impact, she has been instrumental in expanding key statewide initiatives like Do More 24 Delaware and Delaware Gives. Her leadership in coordinating 600+ nonprofits, managing volunteer and ambassador networks, and providing 1:1 support has helped raise over $15 million. Additionally, Jennifer connects emerging talent to board service, having already matched more than 50 leaders to nonprofit governance roles.