Cherian Koshy is a transformative leader in the social impact sector with over 25 years of expertise in innovation and strategy. A Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®), he has shaped global philanthropic standards through leadership roles such as treasurer of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and chair of the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service.
As the founder of NonprofitOS (now Engage), an AI-driven platform, and Vice President of Product Strategy at Kindsight, Koshy blends advanced technology with nonprofit strategy to drive social impact. A Forbes Nonprofit Council member, LinkedIn Top Voice, and international speaker, his insights, featured in outlets like Forbes and Yahoo Finance, empower professionals to create sustainable success.
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December 31, 2025
An inside look at Neurogiving: The Science of Donor Decision-Making Contributed by Cherian Koshy, nonprofit speaker and strategist, Author of Neurogiving: The Science of Donor Decision-Making We’ve all seen it. A donor gives once… maybe twice… and then d…
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February 11, 2025
Co-authored by Cherian Koshy, CFRE, and Christy Smaglio, DonorPerfect With 97% of today’s donors citing impact as their main reason for giving, understanding the donor journey is key to inspiring transformative change. Mapping out your organization’s donor…
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