Cherian Koshy
Fundraising and behavioral science expert who studies the neuroscience of generosity and donor decision-making; author and speaker focused on applying behavioral and neuroscience insights to philanthropy and fundraising strategy.
Top 5 podcasts with Cherian Koshy
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Dec 9, 2025 • 35min
273 - Behavioral Science for Better Donor Conversations with Cherian Koshy
Cherian Koshy is a seasoned fundraising leader and behavioral science practitioner with nearly 30 years of experience. He dives into how donors make quick decisions and the neuroscience behind their generosity. Koshy reveals how the right words can create trust, while poorly chosen phrases may shut conversations down. He emphasizes the importance of aligning donor identities with causes over merely pursuing wealth, and warns against the pitfalls of urgency in fundraising. Discover how storytelling and intentional practices can foster better donor engagement.
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Dec 10, 2025 • 36min
Episode #99 | Neuroscience Meets Human Design with Cherian Koshy and Tammy Zonker
Cherian Koshy, a behavioral science expert and author of Neurogiving, explores how neuroscience reveals why people give. Short, lively conversations cover testing messaging, tech risks and opportunities, leadership habits for faster decisions, and how brain-based insights can reshape fundraising strategies.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 1h 9min
#153 The Neuroscience of Philanthropy, with Cherian Koshy
Cherian Koshy, a fundraising and behavioral science expert who studies the neuroscience of generosity. He explains why generosity is hardwired, how beliefs and identity shape giving, and why small asks and low-friction donation flows grow donors. He also explores AI that strengthens donor memory, the generosity gap, and how science clarifies effective fundraising strategies.
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Jan 14, 2026 • 48min
Neurogiving: Science of Donor Decision-Making | Author Interview
Cherian Koshy, author and nonprofit leader melding fundraising with behavioral science. He explores how neurochemicals like dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin shape generosity. Short takes cover storytelling that spreads, the helper's high and reinforcement, shaping donor identity, mirror-neuron power in live stories, stewardship that builds habits, and the ethical questions around AI in fundraising.
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Dec 2, 2025 • 39min
EP 67: Using Neuroscience to Strengthen Donor Relationships with Cherian Koshy
Cherian Koshy, VP at Kindsight and author of NeuroGiving, dives deep into the psychology behind donor behaviors. He explains how giving reflects one’s identity and warns against common misconceptions in fundraising. Cherian illustrates the importance of simplifying the donation process, highlighting how friction can deter generosity. He emphasizes storytelling and personal connections over statistics, and discusses how AI can enhance donor engagement while maintaining ethical standards. For anyone involved in fundraising, his insights are a game changer!
