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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

How to Future-Proof Your Fundraising: the Potential Benefits and Drawbacks of Data

Speakers at the DRIVE conference debated the use of artificial intelligence.

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Are We Getting Back to Normal? New Reports Forecast Fundraising Growth

Philanthropy will grow an inflation-adjusted 4.2 percent in 2024 and 3.9 percent in 2025, researchers predict.

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Midlevel Donors Offer Fundraisers a Huge Opportunity Amid Declines in Giving

A new report found that 31 percent of such donors have made a bequest and 23 percent are considering it.

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After Pandemic Bump, Walk Fundraising Events Simmer, and More Research

Nonprofits that hold fundraising events should do more to get participants raising money, according to a new report from the Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum.

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UNCF CEO Talks Fundraising Success With Donors Big and Small

Michael Lomax says a recent $100 million grant will jump-start the group’s effort to build a pooled endowment for its 37 member HBCUs.

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What Do Donor Revolts Mean for Fundraising?

Nonprofits may face a new set of demands over naming rights and other issues.

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Fundraising Talent Is a Terrible Thing to Waste: UNCF Starts New Training Institute

A new program aimed at organizations that serve people of color helps leaders, fundraisers, and others gain new skills and networks.

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How Letting a Super Supporter Take the Reins Helped a College Raise Money, Reach New Donors

The donor organized an interactive mystery play to teach people about public health — and she invited people in her network to take part.

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Most DAF Donors Make Unrestricted Gifts — but the Biggest Still Earmark Donations

Many donors give year-round, most accounts have a succession plan, and more than half support three or more charities, report finds.

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Dogs, Octopuses, and Cash: Two TikTok Fundraising Success Stories

Animal organizations have turned to the popular video-sharing platform to connect with fans and raise money.