Khalia Shaw

Khalia Shaw currently contributes to The Cleveland Orchestra as a member of the Philanthropy & Advancement Department, focusing on prospect research and drafting communications to enhance contributed revenue. With extensive experience since 2008 as Chief Strategist at the khalia effect, Khalia specializes in equity and empathy-building strategies for nonprofit organizations to increase financial capacity. Previously, as Nonprofit Services Manager at Ignite Philanthropy, Khalia successfully managed projects resulting in significant fundraising investments for various nonprofits. Khalia's background includes roles at the University of Cincinnati Foundation, where approximately $50 million was raised for scholarship support, and at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, supporting marketing and communications initiatives. Khalia holds multiple degrees, including a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Communication and a Program Certificate in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Workplace.