Recognizing March 6-7, 2025, As "delaware Giving Day."
SCR 23 is a simple concurrent resolution that designates March 6-7, 2025, as “Delaware Giving Day.” The resolution recognizes Do More 24 Delaware, a statewide charitable giving campaign organized by United Way of Delaware and Spur Impact, and highlights its role in encouraging residents to support nonprofit organizations across the state. It notes that the campaign benefits more than 600 nonprofits and is intended to promote community philanthropy, increase awareness of nonprofit services, and inspire future donors.
The resolution also recites several statistics about the campaign’s impact, including that Delaware nonprofits have raised more than $12 million since the program began in 2016 and that in 2025 more than 22,000 donors raised over $2.5 million, with participation from every zip code in the state. It further emphasizes the use of matching gifts, cash prizes, and sponsor incentives to amplify donations, and it names several corporate and foundation sponsors supporting the effort.
As a concurrent resolution, SCR 23 does not change the Delaware Code or create new legal duties. Its practical effect is ceremonial and promotional: it formally recognizes a charitable giving event and expresses legislative support for nonprofit organizations and community fundraising efforts. The bill’s impact is therefore on public recognition and awareness rather than on regulatory or fiscal law.
The general sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and noncontroversial. The bill passed the Senate Third Reading unanimously, 19-0, and there is no recorded committee opposition or substantive debate in the provided materials. The tone of the text is celebratory, emphasizing philanthropy, civic engagement, and the value of nonprofits in Delaware communities.
There are no notable points of contention reflected in the bill text or voting history. Because the measure is a recognition resolution, any discussion would likely center on the appropriateness of honoring the campaign and the broader role of nonprofit fundraising, but no opposition is shown in the available record.
SCR 23 has no direct effect on Delaware statutes, regulations, or appropriations. It is a ceremonial concurrent resolution that formally recognizes a two-day charitable campaign, supports public awareness of nonprofit fundraising, and encourages participation in Do More 24 Delaware. Its legal impact is limited to legislative recognition and does not alter the rights or obligations of any person, nonprofit, or state agency.
The sentiment surrounding SCR 23 is overwhelmingly positive. The resolution is framed as a celebration of philanthropy and nonprofit service, and the recorded Senate vote was unanimous at 19-0. No committee opposition, amendments, or controversy are reflected in the available materials, suggesting broad bipartisan support for recognizing Delaware Giving Day.
No significant contention is evident in the text, transcripts, or voting record. The measure is a nonbinding recognition resolution, so there were no apparent disputes over policy, funding, or legal consequences. Any potential discussion would likely have been limited to the symbolic value of the designation and the role of nonprofit fundraising campaigns, but the available record shows no opposition.