Using Neuroscience to Strengthen Donor Relationships with Cherian Koshy
Explore the neuroscience of giving with Cherian Koshy, Scott Holthaus, and Carly Berna, and learn how to stop slowing generous brains down.
December 2, 2025
Explore the neuroscience of giving with Cherian Koshy, Scott Holthaus, and Carly Berna, and learn how to stop slowing generous brains down.
Several years ago, I sat with a development director late one evening. The office was mostly dark. A handful of desk lamps glowed in an open floor plan that had
Arkansas Children’s Foundation, one of the largest pediatric health systems in the U.S., raises over $40 million annually to advance its mission of making children better today and healthier tomorrow.
This time of year, every donation counts and every hour matters. For fundraising leaders managing year-end campaigns, the pressure is real. Every minute spent on manual work is time not
Learn how Lauren and John Mark Vanderpool help nonprofits turn real impact data into stories that deepen donor trust and grow generosity.
Nonprofit leader Ian Adair shares ways to fight burnout, build healthy cultures, and lead with vulnerability so your team can thrive for the long haul.
Bringing More Fundraisers Into the Conversation Virtuous User Summit has always been about equipping our customers with the tools to grow generosity. In 2026, we’re expanding on everything that made
Make stewardship fast and human. Rachel Bearbower shares a simple 100-day donor journey and automation tips with hosts Carly Berna and Scott Holthaus.
Dan Reed, the CEO and Founder of join us to talk about growing generosity and vocational conviction. He also shares what he believes the true purpose of a fundraising professional is, and a few tips on how to evolve your posture toward your…
Carter Crockett is an entrepreneur and a scholar who uses teachings from ancient philosophers to foster nonprofit growth. He works with startups and nonprofits to help people scale through
On this episode, Hilary Noon joined us to talk about the first-ever Donor Loyalty Benchmark Study, why donor loyalty is a metric fundraisers should be pursuing and a few
Storytelling is a major part of how brands connect with their audiences, but nonprofit storytelling is unique. It can be a major challenge to do it well so that
We talk to Brady Josephson of Next After about his experience helping nonprofits grow and improve donor relationships.
On the newest episode of The Modern Nonprofit Fundraiser Podcast, we feature Taylor Shanklin, the V.P. of Marketing at Pursuant. Taylor offers practical advice for nonprofits who want to
We may never know when disaster will strike. However, with the right team and proper planning, your nonprofit can make a huge impact in disaster relief. We learn how
Most nonprofit organizations understand that a website is a key communication tool that helps them state their mission, share their successes, and keep their donors up to date. A
In this episode, Gabe Cooper talks to Heather Hiscox – Co-founder and Co-director at Moves the Needle – about innovation and challenging how nonprofits think about growth, risk and
Kendra Jeffreys is the Sr. Director of US Operations at Mission to the World. This week, Kendra joined the podcast to discuss innovation, change management, and fostering a culture of
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