[PODCAST] Neurogiving Explained

Neurogiving Explained

Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of Neurogiving! This high-energy episode cracks open the human brain to reveal the hidden biological drivers that actually spark generosity while moving way beyond old-school fundraising myths to show how identity and deep-seated emotions pull the strings of donor decisions long before they even see a “Donate” button. Listeners will walk away with a toolkit of actionable strategies—from slashing the “cognitive load” that kills conversions on digital forms to turning a cold CRM into a powerhouse of donor identity and trust. Plus, this conversation tackles the big questions: how to ethically use AI to make philanthropy more human and why “manufactured urgency” is officially backfiring in our world of attention burnout, giving you the chance to align your mission with the way donors are actually wired to give!

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Meghan Speer

Meghan Speer currently serves as the Executive Director of Nonprofit Hub. She has a passion for serving nonprofit leaders and helping them grow their organization. With over 15 years of experience in digital marketing, fundraising, and PR, she brings a passion and creativity to every project to drive results. Meghan also published her first book, “Letting Go of Should”, in 2021 and lives in Pittsburgh, PA.

May 29, 2026

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