Rachel Brandon is an experienced nonprofit development leader and relationship builder with a strong track record in donor stewardship, fundraising strategy and community engagement. She currently serves as Director of Development at Community Legal Center, where she leads fundraising efforts to advance equitable access to justice for everyday Memphians.With over a decade of experience across the nonprofit sector, Rachel has worked within direct service organizations, national intermediaries and philanthropic serving networks—giving her a 360-degree perspective on how social change is funded and sustained. Her work has consistently focused on strengthening mission-driven programs, cultivating strategic partnerships and increasing resources through communications and marketing. Rachel holds an MBA in Organizational Leadership from New Jersey City University and a BA in Journalism and Public Relations from the University of Memphis. She is passionate about fostering inclusive philanthropy, supporting community-led change, and creating pathways to opportunity through advocacy.