Brandon R. Scarborough
Author. Entrepreneur. Non-Profit Founder. Speaker
Books By Brandon R. Scarborough
Meaningful conversations start with the right questions.
Talking Points: A Conversation Guide to Cultivate & Connect with Young Black Men helps parents, caregivers, educators, and mentors begin honest conversations with the young Black men in their lives.
Written especially with single mothers raising Black sons in mind, this practical guide draws on Brandon R. Scarborough’s experiences founding and leading Dreams Academy and the conversations, observations, and workshops shared with hundreds of young men.
Explore 10 important topics:
• Racism
• Police encounters
• Education
• Finances
• Fathers and father absence
• Emotions
• Violence and conflict resolution
• Self-image
• Hygiene
• Sex, relationships, and consent
Each topic includes Conversation Starters, Deeper Thoughts to Explore, and resources to support further learning.
Start with the subject that matters most right now. Use the questions to listen, share experiences, and create space for young men to express themselves without judgment.
Whether you’re unsure how to approach a sensitive subject or want to strengthen an existing connection, Talking Points offers a starting place for conversations you can keep building on.
Get your copy and start the conversations that matter—one talking point at a time.
Passion starts the mission. Leading it takes more.
Grit, Game & Giving Back: A Toolkit for Aspiring Nonprofit Leaders offers a candid look at the business of building and leading a nonprofit—from choosing your board and building your team to raising money, managing finances, and navigating the relationships that influence access to resources.
Drawing on his experience founding and leading Dreams Academy, Brandon R. Scarborough shares hard-earned lessons, costly mistakes, and practical insights into nonprofit leadership, including his perspective as a Black founder.
Inside, you’ll explore how to:
• Choose board members with Capacity, Connection, and Commitment.
• Build a team that believes in your mission and brings it to life.
• Understand different funding sources and evaluate the true return on fundraising efforts.
• Build trust with donors, partners, and community leaders.
• Protect your organization through sound financial practices.
• Navigate the personal sacrifices and expectations that come with leadership.
Throughout the book, “Toolkit Takeaways” invite you to reflect and apply these lessons to your own organization.
Whether you’re preparing to launch a nonprofit or already leading one, this book helps you ask better questions, make more intentional decisions, and approach the work with clearer expectations.
Get your copy and start putting the lessons to work.