Shelby Childs
About Shelby Childs
Shelby Childs is a Field Marketing Specialist at GiveCampus, where she focuses on audience-centric strategies for fundraising. She has previously served as Associate Director of Class Giving and Programs at Colby College and has consulted nationally on donor engagement strategies.
Work at GiveCampus
Shelby Childs currently serves as a Field Marketing Specialist at GiveCampus, a prominent fundraising platform. In this role, she focuses on developing audience-centric strategies and content to enhance engagement and support for fundraising initiatives. Her work contributes to the platform's mission of facilitating effective fundraising efforts for educational institutions.
Previous Experience at Colby College
Before joining GiveCampus, Shelby Childs worked at Colby College as the Associate Director of Class Giving and Programs from 2015 to 2021. During her six-year tenure, she was responsible for overseeing class giving initiatives and developing programs aimed at fostering alumni engagement and support for the college.
Background in Development Council
Shelby Childs held the position of Executive Assistant at the Greater Franklin Development Council from 2011 to 2013. In this role, she supported various initiatives aimed at promoting economic development in Waterville, Maine. Her experience in this position provided her with foundational skills in organizational support and community engagement.
Education and Expertise
Shelby Childs earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Community Health from the University of Maine at Farmington. Her educational background equips her with a solid understanding of community dynamics and health-related issues, which she integrates into her marketing and communication strategies in the field of philanthropy.
Thought Leadership in Philanthropy
Shelby Childs is recognized as a thought leader in the intersection of marketing, communication, and philanthropy. She consults nationally on strategies designed to engage and establish lifelong donors, sharing her expertise to enhance fundraising efforts across various organizations.