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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.

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45 Arts Nonprofits Join Forces to Buck National Giving Trends

45 Arts Nonprofits Join Forces to Buck National Giving Trends

An arts collaborative went from raising $3.8 million in 2021 to $9 million in the 2025 campaign.

The $1,700 Tax Credit for Donors No One’s Talking About 

The $1,700 Tax Credit for Donors No One’s Talking About 

A new federal tax credit for K-12 scholarship donations starts in 2027. It marks the first time federal law offers a credit for giving and the first time the feds favor one charitable cause over others. 

After Donor Data Is Compromised, How to Restore Trust

After Donor Data Is Compromised, How to Restore Trust

A data breach can damage fundraising for years. Here’s how to regain trust through honest communication, proactive updates, and consistent security.

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Conquering Turnover With Culture, Flexibility, and Growth Paths

The job market isn’t pushing people to stay. Here are better solutions.

Tax Law Will Affect Donors Big and Small

Tax Law Will Affect Donors Big and Small

It’s critical to keep larger donors close while helping small-dollar donors learn about their new tax advantages.

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.