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Building lasting relationships centered around shared values & a collective vision for a better world

At Raben, our work isn’t simply transactional; we are driven to build lasting relationships centered around shared values and a collective vision for a better world. We lead by example, going above and beyond to support our clients' goals. Our work to change cultural narratives, build coalitions, and fill unmet needs in society is helping to shift the faces of power and influence in America. We’ve chosen client services as the manner through which we pursue our vision for a more equitable, just and fair America, because we’ve found this platform to be an effective means to engage the levers of power in our society — government, business, nonprofits, and philanthropy. While we take our work seriously, we are not your average stuffy "suits." Behind our game-changing initiatives and groundbreaking campaigns, lies a team with a wicked sense of humor. While dropping truth bombs can quickly move the needle, we’ve also seen how a well-timed punchline can effectively break down barriers and keep us kind. It’s this balance of hard work, humor, and humanity that helps us to find common ground among people who think they disagree, and change the way that power is distributed in leadership, government, and business.

10/16/2026

Senior Advisor Spotlight: Gara LaMarche.

With four decades of experience in human rights and philanthropy, Gara knows the ups and downs of working for social change. At Raben, he helps organizations navigate those challenges, with a particular focus on governance and how boards fulfill their responsibilities.

His take on what organizations are overlooking right now: board accountability. And his challenge to leaders: “Are we living our values in our program, our culture, or our funding practices?”

➡️ Full conversation here:https://rabengroup.frb.io/uploads/img/blog/Senior-Advisor-Spotlight-Gara-LaMarche.pdf

10/15/2026

Join us on October 21 at 12:00 PM ET for our next town hall, “Strategic Planning or Something Else? Recognizing the Problem Behind the Problem,” where Corey Leak, Pete Weldy, and Dr. Dana Williams will join moderator Whitney Tome to discuss how to uncover the root challenges that shape an organization’s path forward.

➡️ Register here: https://rabengroup.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hiRKdhPYQum8PfJcNg58bw #/registration

10/14/2026

How much effort does it take to win someone's vote? In some cases, it begins with knocking on the door.

In her most recent Substack post, Allison Glass takes us from her then-72-year-old father's front yard to the border areas of El Paso and the Rio Grande Valley, reflecting on how Latino voters' political influence is changing and what it means for the future of American democracy. She encourages us to look beyond the news reports. She stresses that we should win the Latino vote, not take it for granted, by actively listening to people, being present, and taking families' everyday concerns seriously.
You can read her full reflections titled, "The Latino Vote Is Changing. Are We Paying Attention?" on Substack.

➡️ Read more: https://robertraben.substack.com/p/the-latino-vote-is-changing-are-we?r=89xqh2&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

10/13/2026

This Hispanic Heritage Month, a few of our Raben colleagues shared what their heritage means to them: the traditions, values, food, family and stories that shape who they are and how they show up in their work and communities.

Thank you for sharing a little of yourselves with us and helping us get to know the people behind our work. 🧡

➡️ Read their reflections.

10/08/2026

Congratulations to Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) Co-Executive Directors Conchita Cruz and Swapna Reddy on being named to the 2026 TIME100 Next list! 🧡

We’re proud to support ASAP’s work alongside immigrant communities, from defending birthright citizenship to helping asylum seekers navigate changes in the U.S. asylum system.

Conchita and Swapna, this recognition is well deserved, and we’re glad to celebrate it with you!

10/07/2026

A night of celebration, culture, connection, and community ✨

The Raben team had a great time at the March on Washington Film Festival's Gala, kicking off a powerful week of storytelling and inspiration with music, dancing, and an unforgettable evening in celebration of the people and organizations moving us forward.

Grateful to be in the room and even more grateful to be part of the community.

10/06/2026

Please join us in welcoming the newest members of our Raben family! We’re happy to have Maricela Guzman (she/her) and Sydney Byrd (she/her) in our DC office as client services interns.

Maricela is working toward her master’s in public health, focusing on health policy, at George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s in health and societies, concentrating on health policy and law.

Sydney studied finance at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, after starting out in accounting and finance at North Carolina A&T State University. She is passionate about service and leadership, and served as president of the With Love Organization.

We look forward to the heart, curiosity, and new ideas they’ll bring to our work and our clients.

Comment below to help us welcome Maricela and Sydney! 🧡

10/05/2026

Please join our Founder and CEO, Robert Raben, for the closing event of the March on Washington Film Festival, in partnership with the National Building Museum and the Capital Jewish Museum, on Tuesday, October 6.

Discover how the partnership between Julius Rosenwald and Booker T. Washington helped expand educational opportunities for Black children across the South-and why their legacy still matters today.

Two film screenings are taking place in the afternoon at 1 PM and 4 PM followed by an exhibit, conversation, and reception at the National Building Museum.

➡️ Get tickets: https://orders.nbm.org/events/ebac7709-cOc8-a22e-aa8f-93608d6391e6

10/01/2026

During the week of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's ALC, we held a reception to celebrate Black federal, state, and local elected leaders.

Thank you to everyone who attended and joined us for this important celebration of Black leadership.

Take a quick look at our recap.

09/30/2026

The way people act toward their neighbors is influenced by their faith, and this election season it might affect the result in the ballot box.

Rev. Jennifer Butler, our Mainline Protestant partner, explained why Mainline Christians might be the swing voters to watch in 2026 and how the Bible guides them when they are either candidates or voters; her article triggered a national discussion and led to features on both Fox News and MS NOW.

We're proud to assist faith leaders who are injecting compassion, conviction, and a care for the community into our public life. Please read the op-ed and look at the coverage below.

➡️ The Hill: https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/6090990-mainline-protestants-election-influence/

➡️ Fox News: https://www.foxnews.com/video/6405185708112

➡️ MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nRxAQ1mv5k

Address

525 9th Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
20004

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

(202) 466-8585

Website

http://www.raben.co/, https://linktr.ee/RabenUS

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