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Rachel Branaman
Dec 4, 20231 min read
FEMA FY24 Nonprofit Security Grant Program Info Session
Interested in learning more about FEMA's FY2024 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)? Watch the 30-minute webinar to learn more and...
Rachel Branaman
Jun 20, 20225 min read
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...
Rachel Branaman
May 24, 20225 min read
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...
Rachel Branaman
May 10, 20226 min read
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...
Rachel Branaman
Mar 21, 20225 min read
Preparing a Successful Ramadan Campaign
Maximize the blessings of Ramadan by preparing and organizing your fundraising campaign for your organization, in advance.
Rachel Branaman
Feb 7, 202212 min read
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
Jan 10, 20227 min read
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
Apr 29, 20216 min read
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...
Rachel Branaman
Apr 28, 202110 min read
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
Mar 18, 20213 min read
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...
Rachel Branaman
Jan 7, 20213 min read
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
Dec 12, 20205 min read
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
Jul 23, 20202 min read
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
Jul 22, 20207 min read
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
Jul 2, 20206 min read
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
Jun 15, 20204 min read
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"...
Rachel Branaman
May 28, 20201 min read
Now Hiring! Administrative Assistant
We are looking for a dedicated, detail-oriented, Quickbooks-savvy administrative assistant to join our team.
Rachel Branaman
Apr 29, 20202 min read
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
Apr 9, 20204 min read
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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