COVID-19

Rachel Branaman

Caught between two pandemics: Your nonprofit's place in this work

I have wanted to write about the intersections of our two pandemics; the first, a coronavirus that has taken the lives of 370,000+...

Rachel Branaman

Making the most of Dhul Hijjah and the best 10 days

Your organization can be a part of a virtual ummah this year and lift up the community through giving and fundraising.

Rachel Branaman

Who is Helping Communities of Color Right Now?

When we examine where donations have gone, we begin to ask if the communities being hit the hardest are the ones receiving the resources.

Rachel Branaman

Department of Labor Guidance on "Reimbursing Employers" Creates Consequences for Nonprofits

If you are a reimbursing employer you must pay 100% of unemployment costs before you are eligible for 50% forgiveness.

Rachel Branaman

Building a Proactive Crisis Communication Strategy

My own faith has informed my nonprofit work where I have built communication strategies for communities of color and diverse faiths

Rachel Branaman

CARES Act: COVID Funding

While the total CARES Act provides $349 billion in relief efforts, the programs are apparently “first come first serve” and are implemented

Rachel Branaman

First Glance: Understanding Nonprofits' Needs During COVID-19

We are sharing a snapshot of what we have heard from organizations about their needs during COVID-19.

Rachel Branaman

COVID-19 Study: Understanding the Impact on Grassroots Organizations

It's difficult to predict how grassroots nonprofit organizations will be affected by COVID-19 as an event of this nature hasn't been...

Rachel Branaman

Nonprofit Tips in the Era of COVID-19: Supporting Communities and Fundraising for Our Movements

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is creating a lot of stress and panic as the information being shared by the media and politicians...