Reimagining Philanthropy

Rachel Branaman

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...

Rachel Branaman

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,...

Rachel Branaman

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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.