# Cherian Koshy

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156: Leading with Integrity - Honesty Builds Trust

"...Admitting uncertainties or limitations, for example, saying, 'We can’t help everyone, but here’s how we are trying,' can actually boost credibility..."  I am reading from Neurogiving. The Science of Donor Decision-Making by Cherian Koshy, published in 2025. Reflection question: As you're prepa…

Stop Forcing Generosity: What Nonprofits Get Wrong About the Brain with Cherian Koshy

Michael talks with Cherian Koshy about his book Neurogiving and how neuroscience and behavioral science explain generosity and decision-making. Koshy, a longtime nonprofit professional, says the goal isn’t to manufacture generosity but to create conditions that make giving easier, emphasizing choic…

NonProfit NewsPod: 2026 Philanthropy Summit - Learn, Connect & Celebrate Sacramento’s Generosity

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... The Sacramento Region Community Foundation’s Philanthropy Summit returns September 15, 2026, bringing together nonprofit professionals, board members, donors, and community leaders for a full day of learning, connection, a…

E95: The Neuroscience of Nonprofit Leadership: Why Nonprofit Leaders Are Wired Differently | Cherian Koshy

What makes nonprofit leaders think differently? We sit down with Cherian Koshy, author of NeuroGiving⁠, to explore the neuroscience behind nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and generosity. They unpack how the brain responds to giving, why nonprofit leaders are wired to navigate unique pressures, a…

How to Put Yourself Out There: Creating Opportunities by Being Yourself (with Madelyn)

Delanie Fischer and subscriber and guest co-host, Madelyn, chat about creating opportunities personally and professionally that result in more connection, fun, and meaning. They share personal experiences around leveraging their strengths, interests, and values for exploring their career, building …

NonProfit NewsPod: Philanthropy Summit 2026 - Connect, Communicate and Celebrate With Peers.

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... The Sacramento Region Community Foundation’s third annual Philanthropy Summit is coming to Cal Expo on September 15, and if the first two years are any indication, you’ll want to make plans early. I’m joined by Kelly Siefk…

The Hindu Path to Purpose: Living Your Unique Dharma & Caretaking the Earth | Dr. Sailesh Rao

Delanie Fischer chats with Dr. Sailesh Rao, Founder and Executive Director of Climate Healers and systems specialist—with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University—to discuss the basic principles of Hinduism, how to understand and implement our unique purpose, and our duties as a c…

Ep. 166: Your Donors Can Tell: The Right and Wrong Ways to Use AI in Fundraising

Your Donors Can Tell: The Right and Wrong Ways to Use AI in Fundraising Your donors can tell when an email was written by AI. Cherian Koshy, VP at Kindsight and author of Neurogiving, returns to the show to talk about the right and wrong ways nonprofits are using AI in fundraising. Cherian shares …

NonProfit NewsPod: Philanthropy Summit 2026 - That's a Collective, Collaborative, Communicative Wrap!

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please send me a text... More than 600 nonprofit leaders, funders, business professionals and community members gathered for the third annual Philanthropy Summit presented by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation. In this NewsPod, I sit down …

The Evolution of Fundraising Events, Part 1 with Kristin Steele + Samantha Swaim |Episode #131

Fundraising events are changing faster than ever. Season 4 opens with a look back at how events evolved, and why belonging, hospitality, and the "invite-in" are the way forward. This is part one of a three-part intro to the season on where fundraising events have been, where they are now, and where…