Rachel Branaman
Creating transparent and inclusive hiring practices
The systems we operate within are of our society's own design. The architects of these systems designed them in a way that is beneficial...
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Rachel Branaman
- May 25
- 5 min
When your nonprofit's workplace culture fails you
Systemic gender bias and sexism are pervasive in the nonprofit sector. It is a myth that the “do-gooder” nature of nonprofits means an...
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Rachel Branaman
- May 10
- 6 min
What to do when hope seems lost
Edited to add: The Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade was officially released on Friday, June 24, 2022. The decision...
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Rachel Branaman
- Mar 21
- 5 min
Preparing a Successful Ramadan Campaign
Maximize the blessings of Ramadan by preparing and organizing your fundraising campaign for your organization, in advance.
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Rachel Branaman
- Feb 7
- 12 min
When charity comes at a cost to the public good: What we get wrong when we talk about mega-giving
Mega giving is a consistent and continuing American giving tradition, ultimately making mega-foundations more powerful now than they were...
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Rachel Branaman
- Jan 10
- 7 min
Why BIPOC Women Need Their Own Leadership Development Space
There is a multitude of leadership programs available for budding entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and nonprofit leaders. Oftentimes,...
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Rachel Branaman
- Apr 29, 2021
- 6 min
Equity in Grant Writing: Building a Grants Strategy
Earlier this month, the Talem team led a Facebook Live discussion on Equity in Grant Writing. As we continue to explore this topic, we...
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Rachel Branaman
- Apr 28, 2021
- 10 min
Moving Beyond Donor-Centric Fundraising to Prioritize Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Dignity
Over the last few weeks there has been consternation from White, male fundraisers [specifically, Tom Ahern] about the Community Centric...
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Rachel Branaman
- Mar 19, 2021
- 3 min
If we called "personal growth" what it really is nobody would do it
I admit it. I have a slight obsession with learning. I constantly read books and listen to podcasts that expand my knowledge on issues...
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Rachel Branaman
- Jan 7, 2021
- 3 min
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+...
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Rachel Branaman
- Dec 13, 2020
- 5 min
Are 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...
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Rachel Branaman
- Jul 23, 2020
- 2 min
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.
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Rachel Branaman
- Jul 23, 2020
- 7 min
The Revolution Will Not Be Funded
Tre Johnson wrote a perspective piece, When Black people are in pain, white people just join book clubs, for The Washington Post in June...
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Rachel Branaman
- Jul 2, 2020
- 6 min
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.
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Rachel Branaman
- Jun 15, 2020
- 4 min
Moving beyond DEI in order to prioritize racial justice and equity
Cyndi Suarez's republished Nonprofit Quarterly article, The Nonprofit Sector as White Space, outlines how the concept of "white space"...
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Rachel Branaman
- May 28, 2020
- 1 min
Now Hiring! Administrative Assistant
We are looking for a dedicated, detail-oriented, Quickbooks-savvy administrative assistant to join our team.
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Rachel Branaman
- Apr 29, 2020
- 2 min
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.
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Rachel Branaman
- Apr 9, 2020
- 4 min
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
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Rachel Branaman
- Apr 7, 2020
- 3 min
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
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Rachel Branaman
- Mar 23, 2020
- 2 min
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.
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