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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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Inflation Won’t Affect Most People’s Giving at Year’s End — and Some Will Give More

Two surveys have good news for charities: The majority of donors say they will give at least as much this year as last.

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How Inflation, Economy Could Impact Your GivingTuesday

Charities are trying to make the most of the event by lengthening its duration, teaming up with colleagues, and changing how they talk about giving.

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Many Colleges Had a Banner Fundraising Year Thanks to In-Person Events, Honing In on Donor Passions

Colleges and universities benefited from a strong stock market at the beginning of the 2022 fiscal year as fundraisers asked donors for ‘big gifts that really move the needle.’

Desperately Seeking Fundraisers

To solve the problem, some groups are offering bonuses, giving fundraisers more decision-making power, and more.

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Fundraisers Question How Much Progress Has Been Made on DEI

In a Chronicle survey, 30 percent of respondents were somewhat or very dissatisfied with their organization’s diversity.

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Women Donors Are Stepping Up — and Nonprofits Need to Tailor Their Approaches to Reach Them, Says Longtime Leader

The CEO of the Women Donors Network says women want to give not just money but also time and expertise.

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Porch Parties Are a Charming, Intimate Way to Raise Money. Here’s Why.

With many organizations returning to in-person events, these smallish gatherings at people’s homes are popping up — and have appeal to people wary of germy indoor events.

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Ask the Right Questions on Surveys to Better Target Fundraising

Asking donors what part of an organization’s mission excites them the most can help fundraisers tailor future interactions to their interests. But experts caution that if a group can’t follow through on the responses, don’t ask the questions.