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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Fundraising Update
Top Strategies to Raise General Operating Support
Plus, the Philanthropy 50 details who gave the most to charity in 2023. -
FundraisingWhat Do Donor Revolts Mean for Fundraising?
Nonprofits may face a new set of demands over naming rights and other issues. -
Career Development
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. -
Fundraising
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. -
Fundraising Update
What Fundraisers Need to Know About DAFs: Insights From a New Report
Plus, exclusive excerpts from our interview about a civil-rights fundraiser -
Data
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. -
Fundraising Update
Spot Check of 2023 Year-End Giving Shows Uneven Results
Plus, what will the record high assets for foundations in 2023 mean for 2024? -
Fundraising Update
Can TikTok Help You Raise Money? How Two Groups are Scoring Donations
Plus, how to prep for fundraising in a big election year. -
Social Media
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. -
2024 Trends
Has the Giving Crisis Reached the Point of No Return?
The giving crisis is finally beginning to hit nonprofits where it hurts — the pocketbook. But organizations are fighting to win back everyday donors.
