405. Making Tech Human + Accessible for the Small Nonprofit - Cherian Koshy

OperationsInnovation

Apr 3

Written By Andie Murphy

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Overview

Meet Cherian. This dynamic and innovative fundraiser believes that tech can be accessible to everyone especially the small to medium nonprofit. Following two decades of frontline fundraising, he founded Nonprofit Operating System, a comprehensive platform designed to help organizations streamline their operations and maximize their impact. If you tuned in for 2023 Trend #6: Humanize the Digital Experience this conversation is an excellent part two with practical applications and encouragement. Tune in to learn how technology can help make room for the human elements of our jobs - authenticity, creativity, and empathy 🙌

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How tech tools can lead to more sustainability
Case studies for using technology nonprofits
Tools your nonprofit can try out today

Today’s Guest
Cherian Koshy, Founder, Nonprofit Operating System

“We are all governed by some sort of operating system. ”

— Cherian Koshy, Founder, Nonprofit Operating System

Episode Highlights

Cherian’s story and journey to where he is today (3:00)
Technology + what is available for small nonprofits (7:15)
How tech can lead to more sustainability (18:35)
Tools to explore (22:40)
Using tech for sustainable revenue (28:00)
A powerful moment of philanthropy in Cherian’s life (33:50)
Cherian’s One Good Thing: “There’s no guilt like mom guilt, except nonprofit guilt.” - Jen Love (37:40)

Powerful Quotes

“We are all governed by some sort of operating system.” -Cherian

“What are the things in your day that you enjoy and what are the things that you feel burdened by?” -Cherian

“Our goal should never be to eliminate the work of authenticity or creativity or empathy. It should be how can we focus our attention on those things, that only humans can do.” -Cherian

“If you feel joy in your work and you feel like you're doing your best work then you'll stay and that institutional knowledge stays. I think honestly that drives sustainable revenue more than anything - having people who stay in those jobs and maintain those relationships.” -Cherian

“I think what we’re missing here in the sector is moments of rest.” -Cherian