Rachel Branaman3 days ago5 minWhen your nonprofit's workplace culture fails youSystemic gender bias and sexism are pervasive in the nonprofit sector. It is a myth that the “do-gooder” nature of nonprofits means an...
Rachel BranamanMay 105 minWhat to do when hope seems lostFor those who have been actively working in the reproductive justice space, the Supreme Court’s leaked opinion draft overturning Roe v....
Rachel BranamanMar 215 minPreparing a Successful Ramadan CampaignMaximize the blessings of Ramadan by preparing and organizing your fundraising campaign for your organization, in advance.
Rachel BranamanFeb 712 minWhen charity comes at a cost to the public good: What we get wrong when we talk about mega-givingMega giving is a consistent and continuing American giving tradition, ultimately making mega-foundations more powerful now than they were...
Rachel BranamanJan 107 minWhy BIPOC Women Need Their Own Leadership Development SpaceThere is a multitude of leadership programs available for budding entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and nonprofit leaders. Oftentimes,...
Rachel BranamanApr 29, 20216 minEquity in Grant Writing: Building a Grants StrategyEarlier this month, the Talem team led a Facebook Live discussion on Equity in Grant Writing. As we continue to explore this topic, we...
Rachel BranamanApr 28, 202110 minMoving Beyond Donor-Centric Fundraising to Prioritize Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & DignityOver the last few weeks there has been consternation from White, male fundraisers [specifically, Tom Ahern] about the Community Centric...
Rachel BranamanMar 19, 20213 minIf we called "personal growth" what it really is nobody would do itI admit it. I have a slight obsession with learning. I constantly read books and listen to podcasts that expand my knowledge on issues...
Rachel BranamanJan 7, 20213 minCaught between two pandemics: Your nonprofit's place in this workI have wanted to write about the intersections of our two pandemics; the first, a coronavirus that has taken the lives of 370,000+...
Rachel BranamanDec 13, 20205 minAre You Ready to Hire an Equity Consultant? As a nation, we have endured unrepentant white supremacy, police violence, avoidable suffering, and economic despair this year. While...
Rachel BranamanJul 23, 20202 minMaking the most of Dhul Hijjah and the best 10 daysYour organization can be a part of a virtual ummah this year and lift up the community through giving and fundraising.
Rachel BranamanJul 23, 20207 minThe Revolution Will Not Be FundedTre Johnson wrote a perspective piece, When Black people are in pain, white people just join book clubs, for The Washington Post in June...
Rachel BranamanJul 2, 20206 minWho 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 BranamanJun 15, 20204 minMoving beyond DEI in order to prioritize racial justice and equityCyndi Suarez's republished Nonprofit Quarterly article, The Nonprofit Sector as White Space, outlines how the concept of "white space"...
Rachel BranamanMay 28, 20201 minNow Hiring! Administrative AssistantWe are looking for a dedicated, detail-oriented, Quickbooks-savvy administrative assistant to join our team.
Rachel BranamanApr 29, 20202 minDepartment of Labor Guidance on "Reimbursing Employers" Creates Consequences for NonprofitsIf you are a reimbursing employer you must pay 100% of unemployment costs before you are eligible for 50% forgiveness.
Rachel BranamanApr 9, 20204 minBuilding a Proactive Crisis Communication StrategyMy own faith has informed my nonprofit work where I have built communication strategies for communities of color and diverse faiths
Rachel BranamanApr 7, 20203 minCARES Act: COVID FundingWhile the total CARES Act provides $349 billion in relief efforts, the programs are apparently “first come first serve” and are implemented
Rachel BranamanMar 23, 20202 minFirst Glance: Understanding Nonprofits' Needs During COVID-19We are sharing a snapshot of what we have heard from organizations about their needs during COVID-19.
Rachel BranamanMar 19, 20201 minCOVID-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...