Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor for Fundraising
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
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.
Stories by This Author
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FundraisingFacing 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. -
Fundraising
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. -
Fundraising
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. -
Fundraising
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? -
Special Report
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. -
Special Report
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. -
Special Report
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. -
Donor-Advised Funds
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. -
Artificial Intelligence
Can AI Raise Money and Not Replace Humans? 8 Lessons So Far
An AI-driven fundraising avatar helped bring in $2 million across 50 institutions in less than a year. -
Fundraising
How a Midlevel Program Can Boost Giving in a Time of Uncertainty
Midlevel donors are a reliable, although sometimes overlooked, source of revenue — and terrific candidates for planned gifts.
