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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

5 Trends That Will Shape Fundraising in 2026

5 Trends That Will Shape Fundraising in 2026

How AI, the new tax law, an uncertain economy, and more will change how nonprofits raise money.

6 Resolutions to Help Your Nonprofit Thrive in 2026

6 Resolutions to Help Your Nonprofit Thrive in 2026

These practical steps will help you foster a healthy organizational culture during uncertain times.

From Crisis to Strategy: How a $400K Loss Led to a Fundraising Revamp

From Crisis to Strategy: How a $400K Loss Led to a Fundraising Revamp

When huge grants disappear with little warning, it can be disastrous, but some groups are finding a way forward.

DAF Assets Soar 30% to $326 Billion

DAF Assets Soar 30% to $326 Billion

Donors put more money into the funds in 2024 than in any other of the past five years.

In Uncertain Times, Annuities Can Hook Donors: Here’s How They Work

In Uncertain Times, Annuities Can Hook Donors: Here’s How They Work

Charitable gift annuities can help donors who want to give now but aren’t certain about the economic future.

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Ready to Level Up Your Midlevel Giving Program?

Boost engagement with these 5 new ideas to amplify the impact of midlevel donors on your bottom line.

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Congressional Investigations Are Coming. Is Your Nonprofit Ready? 

Congress has been too preoccupied with getting the tax bill passed to focus on investigations, but that's about to change.

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How Leaning Into AI Search Can Help Your Org Find Donors

Nonprofits need to understand more about what AI search is looking for and be sure their pages meet those standards, experts say.