Cherian Koshy, CFRE, CAP
National Philanthropy Day 2025 Keynote Speaker!

Cherian Koshy, CFRE, CAP, is a recognized leader in fundraising innovation and nonprofit strategy. A sought-after international keynote speaker, author, and advisor, he helps organizations navigate change and drive impact. He serves on the executive committee of the global board of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and has been honored with the 2022 Governor’s Volunteer Award for his leadership with Volunteer Iowa and was named a Kentucky Colonel, the top civilian honor in the state. A LinkedIn Top Voice and member of the Forbes Nonprofit Council and International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, his insights appear in CEO Weekly, Yahoo Finance, and every top industry publication. His AI-driven company, engage, was acquired by Kindsight, where he is now Vice President. Certified in behavioral science from Harvard and AI ethics from the London School of Economics, Cherian bridges strategy, ethics, and technology. He teaches at The Fund Raising School at Indiana University and is authoring a forthcoming Wiley book on neuroscience and fundraising.