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The Breakthru Podcast(8m 11s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - How Your Style Shapes Your Systems... and vice versa (Read by J.Paul)This is part 3 of 5 of the Major Gift Fundraising MRI Assessment.
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 19 July 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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Link referred to in the readi...2025-07-1108 minThe Breakthru Podcast(8m 11s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - How Your Style Shapes Your Systems... and vice versa (Read by J.Paul)This is part 3 of 5 of the Major Gift Fundraising MRI Assessment.
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 19 July 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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Link referred to in the readi...2025-07-1108 minThe Breakthru Podcast(7m 25s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - What's Your Messaging Approach? (Read by J.Paul)This is part 2 of 5 of the Major Gift Fundraising MRI Assessment.
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 12 July 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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Link referred to in the readi...2025-07-0307 minThe Breakthru Podcast(7m 25s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - What's Your Messaging Approach? (Read by J.Paul)This is part 2 of 5 of the Major Gift Fundraising MRI Assessment.
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 12 July 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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Link referred to in the readi...2025-07-0307 minThe Breakthru Podcast(7m 34s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - What's Your Relationship Rhythm? (Read by J.Paul)This is part 1 of 5 of the Major Gift Fundraising MRI Assessment.
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 5 July 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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Link referred to in the readi...2025-06-2807 minThe Breakthru Podcast(7m 34s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - What's Your Relationship Rhythm? (Read by J.Paul)This is part 1 of 5 of the Major Gift Fundraising MRI Assessment.
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 5 July 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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Link referred to in the readi...2025-06-2807 minThe Breakthru Podcast(8m 29s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - Introducing the Major Gift Fundraising MRI (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 21 June 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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5 Day Prayer Guide (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/sd1idtcg1...2025-06-2008 minThe Breakthru Podcast(8m 29s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - Introducing the Major Gift Fundraising MRI (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 21 June 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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5 Day Prayer Guide (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/sd1idtcg1...2025-06-2008 minThe Breakthru Podcast(9m 15s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - It's A Dang Slow Burn (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 14 June 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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Marcus's post on growing LinkedIn followers (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/u...2025-06-1309 minThe Breakthru Podcast(9m 15s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - It's A Dang Slow Burn (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 14 June 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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Marcus's post on growing LinkedIn followers (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/u...2025-06-1309 minThe Breakthru Podcast(12m 24s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - You're Allowed To Use Video (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 14 June 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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Big 5 Reflection Tool) (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/nphu5jvl9...2025-06-0612 minThe Breakthru Podcast(12m 24s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - You're Allowed To Use Video (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 14 June 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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Big 5 Reflection Tool) (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/nphu5jvl9...2025-06-0612 minThe Breakthru Podcast(10m 28s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - Keep Showing Up (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 31 May 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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The JappaFry Writer custom GPT (https://chatgpt.com/g/g-BH...2025-05-2910 minThe Breakthru Podcast(10m 28s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - Keep Showing Up (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 31 May 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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The JappaFry Writer custom GPT (https://chatgpt.com/g/g-BH...2025-05-2910 minThe Breakthru Podcast(10m 9s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - Teach, Don't Pitch (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 31 May 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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The JappaFry Writer custom GPT (https://chatgpt.com/g/g-BHjxYRDSG-jappafry-writer)
60 second feedback survey on the JappaFry Writer (https://forms.gle/7jaioXL9r2o65...2025-05-2210 minThe Breakthru Podcast(10m 9s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - Teach, Don't Pitch (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 31 May 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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The JappaFry Writer custom GPT (https://chatgpt.com/g/g-BHjxYRDSG-jappafry-writer)
60 second feedback survey on the JappaFry Writer (https://forms.gle/7jaioXL9r2o65...2025-05-2210 minThe Breakthru Podcast(12m 43s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - You Already Have A Content Plan. Here’s How To Use It. (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 17 May 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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The JappaFry Writer - a custom trained ChatGPT (https://chatgpt.com/g/g-BHjxYRDSG-jappafry-writer)
Intro to this series on They Ask You Answer for...2025-05-1512 minThe Breakthru Podcast(12m 43s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - You Already Have A Content Plan. Here’s How To Use It. (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 17 May 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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The JappaFry Writer - a custom trained ChatGPT (https://chatgpt.com/g/g-BHjxYRDSG-jappafry-writer)
Intro to this series on They Ask You Answer for...2025-05-1512 minThe Breakthru Podcast(9m 41s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - What We Can Learn From Toilet Tanks and Flytraps (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 17 May 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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Test out the custom JappaFry Writer GPT (https://chatgpt.com/g/g-BHjxYRDSG-jappafry-writer)
They Ask You Answer by Marcus Sheridan (https://www.amazon.com...2025-05-0809 minThe Breakthru Podcast(9m 41s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - What We Can Learn From Toilet Tanks and Flytraps (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 17 May 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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Link referred to in the reading:
Test out the custom JappaFry Writer GPT (https://chatgpt.com/g/g-BHjxYRDSG-jappafry-writer)
They Ask You Answer by Marcus Sheridan (https://www.amazon.com...2025-05-0809 minThe Breakthru Podcast(11m 36s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - The Myth Of Donor Fatigue - Guest post by the awesome Michael Mitchell! (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 10 May 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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What happens in your brain when you give a gift? (https://www.clinical-psychology-associates.com/what-happens-in-your-brain-when-you-give-a-gift/)
How giving boosts moods (https://www.clinical-psychology-associates.com...2025-05-0111 minThe Breakthru Podcast(11m 36s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - The Myth Of Donor Fatigue - Guest post by the awesome Michael Mitchell! (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 10 May 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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What happens in your brain when you give a gift? (https://www.clinical-psychology-associates.com/what-happens-in-your-brain-when-you-give-a-gift/)
How giving boosts moods (https://www.clinical-psychology-associates.com...2025-05-0111 minThe Breakthru Podcast(7m 38s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - The Stakes Are High (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 3 May 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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J.Paul's online Catalyst Course - $500 (https://courses.jpaulfridenmaker.com/offers/spDVy2vC/checkout)
$300 live coaching sessions with the course (https://calendly.com...2025-04-2607 minThe Breakthru Podcast(7m 38s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - The Stakes Are High (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 3 May 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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Link referred to in the reading:
J.Paul's online Catalyst Course - $500 (https://courses.jpaulfridenmaker.com/offers/spDVy2vC/checkout)
$300 live coaching sessions with the course (https://calendly.com...2025-04-2607 minThe Breakthru Podcast(11m 3s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - 🤫Shhhh… Don’t Tell Anyone (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 26 April 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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Link referred to in the reading:
https://www.dropbox.com/preview/Consulting/Packet%20'O%20Stuff/Strength%20of%20Relationship%20assessment.pdf?role=personal)
2025-04-1911 minThe Breakthru Podcast(11m 3s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - 🤫Shhhh… Don’t Tell Anyone (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 26 April 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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https://www.dropbox.com/preview/Consulting/Packet%20'O%20Stuff/Strength%20of%20Relationship%20assessment.pdf?role=personal)
2025-04-1911 minThe Breakthru Podcast(9m 3s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - Rethinking Your Fundraising Org Chart (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 19 April 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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Sample fundraising org chart structure (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/hnd3q70i8700iv5mnqioy/Sample-Org-Chart-for-Fundraising.pdf?rlkey=rhx23lej85zwv0qctgdcswx26&dl=0)
...2025-04-1109 minThe Breakthru Podcast(9m 3s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - Rethinking Your Fundraising Org Chart (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 19 April 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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Sample fundraising org chart structure (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/hnd3q70i8700iv5mnqioy/Sample-Org-Chart-for-Fundraising.pdf?rlkey=rhx23lej85zwv0qctgdcswx26&dl=0)
...2025-04-1109 minThe Breakthru Podcast(9m 15s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - What's So Magical About Pat Kraft's Fundraising (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 12 April 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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Article on Pat Kraft's fundraising (https://www.si.com/college/pennstate/football/penn-state-athletic-director-magical-job-fundraising-james-franklin-says)
Student-led THON fundraiser at Penn State (https://www.psu.edu...2025-04-0509 minThe Breakthru Podcast(9m 15s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - What's So Magical About Pat Kraft's Fundraising (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 12 April 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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Link referred to in the reading:
Article on Pat Kraft's fundraising (https://www.si.com/college/pennstate/football/penn-state-athletic-director-magical-job-fundraising-james-franklin-says)
Student-led THON fundraiser at Penn State (https://www.psu.edu...2025-04-0509 minThe Breakthru Podcast(9m 32s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - Plot Twist - The Secret to Doing Well on LinkedIn (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 5 April 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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Schedule free 30m call with J.Paul (https://calendly.com/jpaul-9/30m-free-consult)
Interview with Michelle Benson on The Breakthru Podcast (https://www.jpau...2025-03-2909 minThe Breakthru Podcast(9m 32s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - Plot Twist - The Secret to Doing Well on LinkedIn (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 5 April 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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Schedule free 30m call with J.Paul (https://calendly.com/jpaul-9/30m-free-consult)
Interview with Michelle Benson on The Breakthru Podcast (https://www.jpau...2025-03-2909 minThe Breakthru Podcast(9m 49s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - What I Missed In Last Week's Guide (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 29 March 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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Schedule free 30m call with J.Paul (https://calendly.com/jpaul-9/30m-free-consult)
Additional Research and Case Studies (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/m...2025-03-2209 minThe Breakthru Podcast(9m 49s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - What I Missed In Last Week's Guide (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 29 March 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising. (http://linkedin.com/in/jpaulfridenmaker)
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Link referred to in the reading:
Schedule free 30m call with J.Paul (https://calendly.com/jpaul-9/30m-free-consult)
Additional Research and Case Studies (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/m...2025-03-2209 minThe Breakthru Podcast(9m 18s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - Ditch Those (fundraising) Targets (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 22 March 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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Link referred to in the reading:
Podcast interview with Keith Wilson of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance
(https://shows.acast.com/third-sector/episodes/how-ditching-fundraising-targets-has-led-to-income-growth-fo)
Sch...2025-03-1509 minThe Breakthru Podcast(9m 18s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - Ditch Those (fundraising) Targets (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 22 March 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising. (http://linkedin.com/in/jpaulfridenmaker)
Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have free guides like this delivered to your email each week. (https://mailchi.mp/55b75ef0bc13/breakthru_newsletter)
Link referred to in the reading:
Podcast interview with Keith Wilson of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance
(https://shows.acast.com/third-sector/episodes/how-ditching-fundraising-targets-has-led-to-income-growth-fo)
Sch...2025-03-1509 minThe Breakthru Podcast(7m 6s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - Spring Has Sprung! (Read by J.Paul)The written version published to the Breakthru Blog on 15 March 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising. (http://linkedin.com/in/jpaulfridenmaker)
Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have free guides like this delivered to your email each week. (https://mailchi.mp/55b75ef0bc13/breakthru_newsletter)
Link referred to in the reading:
Let me know your battle-tested tricks for addressing the Spring Struggles! (jpaul@jpaulfridenmaker.com)
2025-03-0807 minThe Breakthru Podcast(7m 6s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - Spring Has Sprung! (Read by J.Paul)The written version published to the Breakthru Blog on 15 March 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising. (http://linkedin.com/in/jpaulfridenmaker)
Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have free guides like this delivered to your email each week. (https://mailchi.mp/55b75ef0bc13/breakthru_newsletter)
Link referred to in the reading:
Let me know your battle-tested tricks for addressing the Spring Struggles! (jpaul@jpaulfridenmaker.com)
2025-03-0807 minThe Breakthru Podcast(8m 56s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - A (secret) Superpower of Great Fundraisers (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 8 March 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising. (http://linkedin.com/in/jpaulfridenmaker)
Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have free guides like this delivered to your email each week. (https://mailchi.mp/55b75ef0bc13/breakthru_newsletter)
Link referred to in the reading:
Story about a fundraiser who overstayed their welcome by 3 hours
(https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog/whatever-you-do-do-not)
2025-03-0208 minThe Breakthru Podcast(8m 56s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - A (secret) Superpower of Great Fundraisers (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 8 March 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising. (http://linkedin.com/in/jpaulfridenmaker)
Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have free guides like this delivered to your email each week. (https://mailchi.mp/55b75ef0bc13/breakthru_newsletter)
Link referred to in the reading:
Story about a fundraiser who overstayed their welcome by 3 hours
(https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog/whatever-you-do-do-not)
2025-03-0208 minThe Breakthru Podcast(10m 47s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - This Job Description Didn’t Make Me Scream Into a Pillow (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 1 March 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising. (http://linkedin.com/in/jpaulfridenmaker)
Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have free guides like this delivered to your email each week. (https://mailchi.mp/55b75ef0bc13/breakthru_newsletter)
Link referred to in the reading:
Blog from 24 February 2024 - "Maintain Unadorned Directness"
Check out the Wells Mountain Initiative
The Wells Mountain development job posting
2025-02-2210 minThe Breakthru Podcast(10m 47s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - This Job Description Didn’t Make Me Scream Into a Pillow (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 1 March 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising. (http://linkedin.com/in/jpaulfridenmaker)
Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have free guides like this delivered to your email each week. (https://mailchi.mp/55b75ef0bc13/breakthru_newsletter)
Link referred to in the reading:
Blog from 24 February 2024 - "Maintain Unadorned Directness"
Check out the Wells Mountain Initiative
The Wells Mountain development job posting
2025-02-2210 minThe Breakthru Podcast(9m 22s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - The Lost Planet of Development Plans - Stop drifting and start taking action... (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 22 February 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising. (http://linkedin.com/in/jpaulfridenmaker)
Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have free guides like this delivered to your email each week. (https://mailchi.mp/55b75ef0bc13/breakthru_newsletter)
Link referred to in the reading:
Schedule a free call with J.Paul (https://calendly.com/jpaul-9/30m-free-consult)
2025-02-1409 minThe Breakthru Podcast(9m 22s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - The Lost Planet of Development Plans - Stop drifting and start taking action... (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 22 February 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising. (http://linkedin.com/in/jpaulfridenmaker)
Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have free guides like this delivered to your email each week. (https://mailchi.mp/55b75ef0bc13/breakthru_newsletter)
Link referred to in the reading:
Schedule a free call with J.Paul (https://calendly.com/jpaul-9/30m-free-consult)
2025-02-1409 minThe Breakthru Podcast(13m 9s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - Get Those Reps In! It's time to climb mountains... (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 15 February 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising. (http://linkedin.com/in/jpaulfridenmaker)
Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have free guides like this delivered to your email each week. (https://mailchi.mp/55b75ef0bc13/breakthru_newsletter)
Link referred to in the reading:
Networking Worksheet (https://buff.ly/3XgH97x)
2025-02-0813 minThe Breakthru Podcast(13m 9s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - Get Those Reps In! It's time to climb mountains... (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 15 February 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising. (http://linkedin.com/in/jpaulfridenmaker)
Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have free guides like this delivered to your email each week. (https://mailchi.mp/55b75ef0bc13/breakthru_newsletter)
Link referred to in the reading:
Networking Worksheet (https://buff.ly/3XgH97x)
2025-02-0813 minThe Breakthru Podcast(8m 2s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - The Candy Crush Conundrum... Are you needing to get unstuck? (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 8 February 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising. (http://linkedin.com/in/jpaulfridenmaker)
Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have free guides like this delivered to your email each week. (https://mailchi.mp/55b75ef0bc13/breakthru_newsletter)
Link referred to in the reading:
"Getting Naked" by Patrick Lencioni (https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Naked-Business-Shedding-Sabotage/dp/0787976393)
2025-02-0108 minThe Breakthru Podcast(8m 2s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - The Candy Crush Conundrum... Are you needing to get unstuck? (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 8 February 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising. (http://linkedin.com/in/jpaulfridenmaker)
Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have free guides like this delivered to your email each week. (https://mailchi.mp/55b75ef0bc13/breakthru_newsletter)
Link referred to in the reading:
"Getting Naked" by Patrick Lencioni (https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Naked-Business-Shedding-Sabotage/dp/0787976393)
2025-02-0108 minThe Breakthru Podcast(10m 52s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - Welcome to Zero! ...Why are we never satisfied? (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 1 February 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
Links referred to in the reading:
Schedule a free 30 minute consultation with J.Paul
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising. (http://linkedin.com/in/jpaulfridenmaker)
Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have free guides like this delivered to your email each week. (https://mailchi.mp/55b75ef0bc13/breakthru_newsletter)
2025-01-2410 minThe Breakthru Podcast(10m 52s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - Welcome to Zero! ...Why are we never satisfied? (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 1 February 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
Links referred to in the reading:
Schedule a free 30 minute consultation with J.Paul
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising. (http://linkedin.com/in/jpaulfridenmaker)
Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have free guides like this delivered to your email each week. (https://mailchi.mp/55b75ef0bc13/breakthru_newsletter)
2025-01-2410 minThe Breakthru Podcast(11m 2s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - From Cha-Ching! to Changemakers... 5 insights gleaned from my first mentor (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 25 January 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
Links referred to in the reading:
* https://www.dropbox.com/preview/Consulting/Packet%20'O%20Stuff/Strength%20of%20Relationship%20assessment.pdf?role=personal)
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising. (http://linkedin.com/in/jpaulfridenmaker)
Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have free guides like this delivered to your email each week. (https://mailchi.mp/55b75ef0bc13/breakthru_newsletter)
2025-01-1811 minThe Breakthru Podcast(11m 2s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - From Cha-Ching! to Changemakers... 5 insights gleaned from my first mentor (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 25 January 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
Links referred to in the reading:
* https://www.dropbox.com/preview/Consulting/Packet%20'O%20Stuff/Strength%20of%20Relationship%20assessment.pdf?role=personal)
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising. (http://linkedin.com/in/jpaulfridenmaker)
Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have free guides like this delivered to your email each week. (https://mailchi.mp/55b75ef0bc13/breakthru_newsletter)
2025-01-1811 minThe Breakthru Podcast(8m 56s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - You've got to know when to hold'em... Know when to fold'em... (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 18 January 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
Links referred to in the reading:
* https://www.dropbox.com/preview/Consulting/Packet%20'O%20Stuff/Strength%20of%20Relationship%20assessment.pdf?role=personal)
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising. (http://linkedin.com/in/jpaulfridenmaker)
Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have free guides like this delivered to your email each week. (https://mailchi.mp/55b75ef0bc13/breakthru_newsletter)
2025-01-1008 minThe Breakthru Podcast(8m 56s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - You've got to know when to hold'em... Know when to fold'em... (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 18 January 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
Links referred to in the reading:
* https://www.dropbox.com/preview/Consulting/Packet%20'O%20Stuff/Strength%20of%20Relationship%20assessment.pdf?role=personal)
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising. (http://linkedin.com/in/jpaulfridenmaker)
Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have free guides like this delivered to your email each week. (https://mailchi.mp/55b75ef0bc13/breakthru_newsletter)
2025-01-1008 minThe Breakthru Podcast(8m 48s) Breakthru Blog from 11 January 2025 - Stop Whining and Start Leading - 5 ways board members can inspire action (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 11 January 2025.
Links referred to in the reading:
* Post from Seth Godin which inspired this reflection
* Bob Newhart bringing the point home
* Post by J.Paul on "swinging for the fences"
* Gail Perry's New Years Resolutions for Board Members
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising.
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2025-01-0408 minThe Breakthru Podcast(8m 48s) Breakthru Blog from 11 January 2025 - Stop Whining and Start Leading - 5 ways board members can inspire action (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 11 January 2025.
Links referred to in the reading:
* Post from Seth Godin which inspired this reflection
* Bob Newhart bringing the point home
* Post by J.Paul on "swinging for the fences"
* Gail Perry's New Years Resolutions for Board Members
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising.
Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have free guides like this delivered to your email each week.
2025-01-0408 minThe Breakthru Podcast(10m 55s) Breakthru Blog from 16 November 2024 - So, You're 90 Days In... How's it going? (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 16 November 2024.
Links referred to in the reading:
Henri Nouwen - A Spirituality of Fundraising
Connecting Strategy Worksheet
Schedule a free 30m call with J.Paul
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising.
Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have free guides like this delivered to your email each week.
2024-11-1510 minThe Breakthru Podcast(10m 55s) Breakthru Blog from 16 November 2024 - So, You're 90 Days In... How's it going? (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 16 November 2024.
Links referred to in the reading:
Henri Nouwen - A Spirituality of Fundraising
Connecting Strategy Worksheet
Schedule a free 30m call with J.Paul
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising.
Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have free guides like this delivered to your email each week.
2024-11-1510 minThe Breakthru Podcast(9m 35s) Breakthru Blog from 12 October 2024 - Road Work Ahead... Do we go around it or through it? (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 7 October 2024.
*****
Links referred to in the reading:
Strength of Relationship tool
Research from Philanthropy Institute
1-Page Connecting Worksheet
Relational Fundraising (by Ken Burnett)
Donor Centered Approach (by Paul D'Alessandro)
*****
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising.
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2024-10-0809 minThe Breakthru Podcast(9m 35s) Breakthru Blog from 12 October 2024 - Road Work Ahead... Do we go around it or through it? (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 7 October 2024.
*****
Links referred to in the reading:
Strength of Relationship tool
Research from Philanthropy Institute
1-Page Connecting Worksheet
Relational Fundraising (by Ken Burnett)
Donor Centered Approach (by Paul D'Alessandro)
*****
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising.
Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have content like this delivered to your email each week.
2024-10-0809 minThe Breakthru Podcast(11m 35s) Breakthru Blog from 21 September 2024 - Knock Knock [not a joke] (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 21 September 2024.
*****
Links referred to in the reading:
15 second survey to let me know issues to address in future posts
What Snoopy Taught Me About Systems
1-Page Connecting Worksheet
Check out Hatch - a really good wealth research tool
Lilly Family School of Philanthropy Study (32 pages)
Previous posts by J.Paul related to networking and other key systems
Spontaneous Combustion - a story about play and networking
*****
Follow J...2024-09-1511 minThe Breakthru Podcast(11m 35s) Breakthru Blog from 21 September 2024 - Knock Knock [not a joke] (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 21 September 2024.
*****
Links referred to in the reading:
15 second survey to let me know issues to address in future posts
What Snoopy Taught Me About Systems
1-Page Connecting Worksheet
Check out Hatch - a really good wealth research tool
Lilly Family School of Philanthropy Study (32 pages)
Previous posts by J.Paul related to networking and other key systems
Spontaneous Combustion - a story about play and networking
*****
Follow J...2024-09-1511 minThe Breakthru Podcast(9m 7s) Breakthru Blog from 7 September 2024 - I See Hidden Metrics... What's your sixth sense? (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 7 September 2024.
Links referred to in the reading:
* Post by Seth Godin: The Pinocchio Protocol
* Connecting Worksheet
* SToR (Strength of Relationship) framework
* Schedule a free 30 minute call with J.Paul
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising.
Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have content like this delivered to your email each week.
2024-08-3109 minThe Breakthru Podcast(9m 7s) Breakthru Blog from 7 September 2024 - I See Hidden Metrics... What's your sixth sense? (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 7 September 2024.
Links referred to in the reading:
* Post by Seth Godin: The Pinocchio Protocol
* Connecting Worksheet
* SToR (Strength of Relationship) framework
* Schedule a free 30 minute call with J.Paul
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising.
Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have content like this delivered to your email each week.
2024-08-3109 minThe Breakthru Podcast(11m 6s) Breakthru Blog from 17 August 2024 - These ARE The Droids You're Looking For... Do you have an AI tech stack? (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 17 August 2024.
Here are the links to J.Paul's AI tech stack from this episode:
* ChatGPT
* Llama Tutor
* Rabbit Hole Explorer
* Think Smarter
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising.
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2024-08-1011 minThe Breakthru Podcast(11m 6s) Breakthru Blog from 17 August 2024 - These ARE The Droids You're Looking For... Do you have an AI tech stack? (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 17 August 2024.
Here are the links to J.Paul's AI tech stack from this episode:
* ChatGPT
* Llama Tutor
* Rabbit Hole Explorer
* Think Smarter
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising.
Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have content like this delivered to your email each week.
2024-08-1011 minThe Breakthru Podcast(6m 8s) Breakthru Blog from 25 May 2024 - The Benefits of JOG[ing]... far beyond your physical health (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 25 May 2024.
Links referred to in the reading:
Previus post/reading on Journey of Generosity retreats
Schedule a time to talk further with J.Paul about JOG retreats for your charity
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising.
Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have content like this delivered to your email each week.
2024-05-1806 minThe Breakthru Podcast(6m 8s) Breakthru Blog from 25 May 2024 - The Benefits of JOG[ing]... far beyond your physical health (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 25 May 2024.
Links referred to in the reading:
Previus post/reading on Journey of Generosity retreats
Schedule a time to talk further with J.Paul about JOG retreats for your charity
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising.
Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have content like this delivered to your email each week.
2024-05-1806 minThe Breakthru Podcast(11m 50s) Breakthru Blog from 18 May 2024 - Time for a JOG... You won't need your running shoes (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 18 May 2024.
Links referred to in the reading:
Generous Giving
About the JOG retreats and a 2m 20s explainer video
Free 12m 30s video from J.Paul's course explaining how charity leaders and fundraisers can partner with Generous Giving to conduct JOG retreats
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising.
Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have content like this delivered to your email each week.
2024-05-1211 minThe Breakthru Podcast(11m 50s) Breakthru Blog from 18 May 2024 - Time for a JOG... You won't need your running shoes (Read by J.Paul)The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 18 May 2024.
Links referred to in the reading:
Generous Giving
About the JOG retreats and a 2m 20s explainer video
Free 12m 30s video from J.Paul's course explaining how charity leaders and fundraisers can partner with Generous Giving to conduct JOG retreats
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising.
Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have content like this delivered to your email each week.
2024-05-1211 minThe Breakthru Podcast(10m 32s) Breakthru Blog from 27 April 2024 - Are You Seeing Around The Next Corner? (Read by J.Paul)Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising!
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 27 April 2024.
***
Lots of links in this one!
Working Genius by Lencioni
Corner #1:
Wealthy people and cash
National Christian Foundation
TrustBridge Global Foundation
Corner #2:
Impact Foundation report
Corner #3:
Digital and virtual fundraising
Decision-makers on LinkedIn
Corner #4:
Women and wealth
2024-04-2010 minThe Breakthru Podcast(10m 32s) Breakthru Blog from 27 April 2024 - Are You Seeing Around The Next Corner? (Read by J.Paul)Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising!
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 27 April 2024.
***
Lots of links in this one!
Working Genius by Lencioni
Corner #1:
Wealthy people and cash
National Christian Foundation
TrustBridge Global Foundation
Corner #2:
Impact Foundation report
Corner #3:
Digital and virtual fundraising
Decision-makers on LinkedIn
Corner #4:
Women and wealth
2024-04-2010 minThe Breakthru Podcast(7m 16s) Breakthru Blog from 20 April 2024 - HA! AI Can't Compete (Read by J.Paul)Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising!
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 20 April 2024.
Links referred to in the reading:
Strength of Relationship (SToR) Assessment
"A Spirituality of Fundraising" by Henri Nouwen
Schedule a call with J.Paul to share one of your recent stories in fundraising
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising.
Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have content like this delivered to your email each week.
2024-04-1407 minThe Breakthru Podcast(7m 16s) Breakthru Blog from 20 April 2024 - HA! AI Can't Compete (Read by J.Paul)Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising!
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 20 April 2024.
Links referred to in the reading:
Strength of Relationship (SToR) Assessment
"A Spirituality of Fundraising" by Henri Nouwen
Schedule a call with J.Paul to share one of your recent stories in fundraising
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising.
Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have content like this delivered to your email each week.
2024-04-1407 minThe Breakthru Podcast(7m 16s) Breakthru Blog from 23 March 2024 - Keep It Secret. Keep It Safe. (Read by J.Paul)Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising!
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 23 March 2024.
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising.
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2024-03-2307 minThe Breakthru Podcast(6m 18s) Breakthru Newsletter from 16 March 2024 - How Should I Ask of Thee? (Extrovert Edition - read by J.Paul)Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising!
As of 16 March 2024, you will be able to find the written version of this post on The Breakthru Blog.
Here are the links from this reading:
* My related posts on LinkedIn called #TenWaysToTuesdayToAskForLargeGifts
* Super quick quiz to see how you test using the Meyers-Briggs Indicators
Here are the eight descriptions and approaches for those who related to Introverts:
ESTP * The Dynamo * Ernest Hemingway * The Cheetah
ESFP * The Performer * Katy Perry * The Peacock
ENFP * The...2024-03-1606 minThe Breakthru Podcast(6m 18s) Breakthru Newsletter from 16 March 2024 - How Should I Ask of Thee? (Extrovert Edition - read by J.Paul)Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising!
As of 16 March 2024, you will be able to find the written version of this post on The Breakthru Blog.
Here are the links from this reading:
* My related posts on LinkedIn called #TenWaysToTuesdayToAskForLargeGifts
* Super quick quiz to see how you test using the Meyers-Briggs Indicators
Here are the eight descriptions and approaches for those who related to Introverts:
ESTP * The Dynamo * Ernest Hemingway * The Cheetah
ESFP * The Performer * Katy Perry * The Peacock
ENFP * The...2024-03-1606 minThe Breakthru Podcast(6m 37s) Breakthru Newsletter from 9 March 2024 - How Should I Ask of Thee? (Introvert Edition - read by J.Paul)Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising!
As of 9 March 2024, you will be able to find the written version of this post on The Breakthru Blog.
Here are the links from this reading:
* My related posts on LinkedIn called #TenWaysToTuesdayToAskForLargeGifts
* Super quick quiz to see how you test using the Meyers-Briggs Indicators
Here are the eight descriptions and approaches for those who related to Introverts:
ISTJ * The Inspector * Natalie Portman * The Beaver
ISFJ * The Protector * Beyoncé * The Elephant
INFJ * The Advocate * M...2024-03-1006 minThe Breakthru Podcast(6m 37s) Breakthru Newsletter from 9 March 2024 - How Should I Ask of Thee? (Introvert Edition - read by J.Paul)Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising!
As of 9 March 2024, you will be able to find the written version of this post on The Breakthru Blog.
Here are the links from this reading:
* My related posts on LinkedIn called #TenWaysToTuesdayToAskForLargeGifts
* Super quick quiz to see how you test using the Meyers-Briggs Indicators
Here are the eight descriptions and approaches for those who related to Introverts:
ISTJ * The Inspector * Natalie Portman * The Beaver
ISFJ * The Protector * Beyoncé * The Elephant
INFJ * The Advocate * M...2024-03-1006 minThe Breakthru Podcast(11m 12s) Breakthru Newsletter from 2 March 2024 - Jesus and the JMan (read by J.Paul)Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising!
As of 2 March 2024, you will be able to find the written version of this post on The Breakthru Blog.
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2024-03-0211 minThe Breakthru Podcast(11m 12s) Breakthru Newsletter from 2 March 2024 - Jesus and the JMan (read by J.Paul)Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising!
As of 2 March 2024, you will be able to find the written version of this post on The Breakthru Blog.
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2024-03-0211 minThe Breakthru Podcast(7m 40s) Breakthru Newsletter from 24 February 2024 - Maintain Unadorned Directness [Eschew Complexity] (read by J.Paul)Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising!
This newsletter entry was originally published on The Breakthru Blog on 24 February 2024.
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2024-02-2407 minThe Breakthru Podcast(7m 40s) Breakthru Newsletter from 24 February 2024 - Maintain Unadorned Directness [Eschew Complexity] (read by J.Paul)Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising!
This newsletter entry was originally published on The Breakthru Blog on 24 February 2024.
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2024-02-2407 minThe Breakthru Podcast(5m 25s) Breakthru Blog from 17 June 2023 - You've Got Mail (written by J.Paul's dad (Paul) and read by J.Paul)Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising!
The written version of this reflection published to The Breakthru Blog on 17 June 2023.
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2023-06-1805 minThe Breakthru Podcast(5m 25s) Breakthru Blog from 17 June 2023 - You've Got Mail (written by J.Paul's dad (Paul) and read by J.Paul)Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising!
The written version of this reflection published to The Breakthru Blog on 17 June 2023.
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2023-06-1805 minThe Breakthru Podcast(6m 24s) Breakthru Blog from 13 May 2023 - Friendraising (Read by J.Paul)Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising!
The written version of this was first published to the Breakthru Blog on 13 May 2023.
Links mentioned in the reading:
* Link to the Strength of Relationship Worksheet
* Schedule a free 30 minute call with J.Paul
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2023-05-1406 minThe Breakthru Podcast(6m 24s) Breakthru Blog from 13 May 2023 - Friendraising (Read by J.Paul)Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising!
The written version of this was first published to the Breakthru Blog on 13 May 2023.
Links mentioned in the reading:
* Link to the Strength of Relationship Worksheet
* Schedule a free 30 minute call with J.Paul
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising.
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2023-05-1406 minThe Breakthru Podcast(4m 37s) Breakthru Blog from 6 May 2023 - Heartbeats, Brainwaves, and Neurons (Read by J.Paul)Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising!
The written version of this was first published to the Breakthru Blog on 6 May 2023.
Links mentioned in the reading:
* Link to the Connecting Worksheet
* Schedule a free 30 minute call with J.Paul
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising.
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2023-05-0604 minThe Breakthru Podcast(4m 37s) Breakthru Blog from 6 May 2023 - Heartbeats, Brainwaves, and Neurons (Read by J.Paul)Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising!
The written version of this was first published to the Breakthru Blog on 6 May 2023.
Links mentioned in the reading:
* Link to the Connecting Worksheet
* Schedule a free 30 minute call with J.Paul
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising.
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2023-05-0604 minThe Breakthru Podcast(6m 19s) Breakthru Blog from 29 April 2023 - Tell Me Again Why I'm Doing This? (Read by J.Paul)Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising!
The written version of this was first published to the Breakthru Blog on 29 April 2023.
Links mentioned in the reading:
* A Spirituality of Fundraising by Henri Nouwen
* The Workbook Edition for Spirituality of Fundraising by Nathan Ball
* The Third Conversion by Scott Rodin
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2023-04-2906 minThe Breakthru Podcast(6m 37s) Breakthru Newsletter from 22 April 2023 - All Dressed Up and Nowhere To Go (read by J.Paul)Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising!
This newsletter entry was originally published on The Breakthru Blog on 22 April 2023.
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2023-04-2306 minThe Breakthru Podcast(6m 37s) Breakthru Newsletter from 22 April 2023 - All Dressed Up and Nowhere To Go (read by J.Paul)Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising!
This newsletter entry was originally published on The Breakthru Blog on 22 April 2023.
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2023-04-2306 minThe Breakthru Podcast(8m 17s) Breakthru Newsletter from 15 April 2023 - He Looked At Him And... (read by J.Paul)Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising!
This newsletter entry was originally published on The Breakthru Blog on 15 April 2023.
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2023-04-1608 minThe Breakthru Podcast(8m 17s) Breakthru Newsletter from 15 April 2023 - He Looked At Him And... (read by J.Paul)Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising!
This newsletter entry was originally published on The Breakthru Blog on 15 April 2023.
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising.
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2023-04-1608 minThe Breakthru PodcastBreakthrough Podcast Introduction Part 2 of 2J.Paul Fridenmaker talks with Todd DeKruyter, one of his featured Co-Hosts, about their plans for the Breakthru Podcast.
2023-04-1023 minThe Breakthru PodcastBreakthrough Podcast Introduction Part 2 of 2J.Paul Fridenmaker talks with Todd DeKruyter, one of his featured Co-Hosts, about their plans for the Breakthru Podcast.
2023-04-1023 minThe Breakthru Podcast(5m 20s) Breakthru Newsletter from 8 April 2023 - Giving Away a $50,000 Donor (read by J.Paul)Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising!
This newsletter entry was originally published on The Breakthru Blog on 8 April 2023.
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2023-04-0905 minThe Breakthru Podcast(5m 20s) Breakthru Newsletter from 8 April 2023 - Giving Away a $50,000 Donor (read by J.Paul)Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising!
This newsletter entry was originally published on The Breakthru Blog on 8 April 2023.
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising.
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2023-04-0905 minThe Breakthru PodcastBreakthrough Podcast Introduction Part 1 of 2J.Paul Fridenmaker talks with Todd DeKruyter, one of his featured Co-Hosts, about their plans for the Breakthru Podcast.
2023-04-0724 minThe Breakthru PodcastBreakthrough Podcast Introduction Part 1 of 2J.Paul Fridenmaker talks with Todd DeKruyter, one of his featured Co-Hosts, about their plans for the Breakthru Podcast.
2023-04-0724 min