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Rasheeda Childress

Senior Editor, Fundraising

Rasheeda Childress is the senior editor for fundraising at the Chronicle of Philanthropy, where she helps guide coverage of the field.Before joining the Chronicle, she covered financial and business news about nonprofit associations at Associations Now. Childress is a longtime journalist who has written and edited a variety of publications, including the Kansas City Star, Higher Education Technology News, and Campus Crime. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C.

Contact: rasheeda.childress@philanthropy.com

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How to Talk About Tax-Law Changes in Year-End Appeals

Fundraisers may need to change the way they discuss year-end giving with donors because of tax-law changes that go into effect January 1.

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Big-Donor Giving Slows; What It Means for Year-End Campaigns

Donor engagement and retention have stabilized at roughly the same rate as the previous year.

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Facing Nonprofit Fury, GoFundMe Reverses Course

The company has made the donation pages it created for organizations opt-in and will remove all unclaimed pages. It also issued an apology.

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Backlash Grows as Charities Say GoFundMe’s Donation Pages Create Chaos

The pages launched by the company to help nonprofits have left some feeling they can’t control their organization’s message. Experts offer advice on what to do if you have a page.

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Use Behavioral Science to Nudge Donors, Spur More Gifts

Removing friction in the giving process and employing strategic nudges can boost your organization’s fundraising revenue.

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America’s Favorite Charities Are Shifting Their Fundraising Strategies

It’s been half a decade of upheaval at the 100 biggest fundraising groups. What do their changing tactics tell us about the state of raising money today?

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Raise Money Like America’s Favorite Charities With These Tips

Be bold, strengthen ties with donors, hire well, and other fundraising advice from America’s Favorite Charities.

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Planned Giving Offers Steady Support for America’s Favorite Charities

With the great wealth transfer coming, now is a great time for nonprofits of all sizes to start a deferred-giving program.

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How America’s Favorite Charities Are Figuring Out Tech

An inside look at how America’s Favorite Charities use technology to improve the donor experience and tailor messages to supporters.

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Advice for a GivingTuesday-Like Blitz to Boost DAF Gifts

October 9 will mark the second annual DAF Day. Nonprofits share how they plan to make the most of the day — and kick off year-end DAF appeals.