When Nancy Tellem moved to Detroit in 2015, she met a lot of talented women from all walks of life but noticed there wasn’t a place where they could both network and get access to resources.
“All the meetings I was having were at either restaurants or coffee houses or clubs that were really created for men but opened up for women, and you didn’t feel particularly welcomed there,” says Tellem, who is married to Arn Tellem, the vice chairman of the Detroit Pistons.
Since we opened our doors in 2021, BasBlue has helped over 700 women and non-binary individuals each year overcome gender-based inequities, find support, develop professionally, and find a place to belong–and our future is bright.
In 2025, we’re designing experiences that amplify women and non-binary leaders’ potential, and we can’t do it without your help.
Will you make a tax-deductible donation to help BasBlue strengthen our impact?
The support you give today will have a transformational impact on the lives, voice and vision of our community by not only showing them what is possible, but giving them the tools to get there. The generous contributions of individuals, corporations, and foundations are essential to our ability to fulfill our mission and serve our community.
To learn more about ways to support BasBlue, please contact our Director, Maria Baker at maria@basblueus.com.
BasBlue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, EIN 85-4027726. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by the law for the year in which they were made.
Please make checks payable to BasBlue Inc. and indicate in your selected sponsorship level in the check’s memo and field.
The BasBlue Foundation
110 E Ferry St
Detroit, MI 48202
