Explore every episode of the podcast The Breakthru Podcast
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| (8m 29s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - Introducing the Major Gift Fundraising MRI (Read by J.Paul) | 20 Jun 2025 | 00:08:29 | |
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 21 June 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog) Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn, X, or BlueSky for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising. (http://linkedin.com/in/jpaulfridenmaker, https://x.com/jpaulfry, and https://bsky.app/profile/jpfry.bsky.social) 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: 5 Day Prayer Guide (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/sd1idtcg1rqn0llfsw3h5/prayer-guide.pdf?rlkey=dby2785ebcp7e66igu3j25qk4&e=1&st=4ajkajkx&dl=0) SToR (Strength of Relationship) framework (https://www.dropbox.com/preview/Consulting/Packet%20'O%20Stuff/Strength%20of%20Relationship%20assessment.pdf?role=personal) Major Gift Fundraising MRI (https://tally.so/r/mYKrAB) | |||
| (9m 15s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - It's A Dang Slow Burn (Read by J.Paul) | 13 Jun 2025 | 00:09:15 | |
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 14 June 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog) Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn, X, or BlueSky for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising. (http://linkedin.com/in/jpaulfridenmaker, https://x.com/jpaulfry, and https://bsky.app/profile/jpfry.bsky.social) 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: Marcus's post on growing LinkedIn followers (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7335995482906771457?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_updateV2%3A%28urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7335995482906771457%2CFEED_DETAIL%2CEMPTY%2CDEFAULT%2Cfalse%29\) Schedule a no-strings call with J.Paul (https://calendly.com/jpaul-9/30m-free-consult) Schedule 90m coaching session with J.Paul - $300 (https://calendly.com/jpaul-9/90-minute-paid-consultation-300dollars) | |||
| (9m 3s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - Rethinking Your Fundraising Org Chart (Read by J.Paul) | 11 Apr 2025 | 00:09:03 | |
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 19 April 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: Sample fundraising org chart structure (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/hnd3q70i8700iv5mnqioy/Sample-Org-Chart-for-Fundraising.pdf?rlkey=rhx23lej85zwv0qctgdcswx26&dl=0) "They Ask You Answer" by Marcus Sheridan (https://www.amazon.com/They-Ask-You-Answer-Revolutionary/dp/1119312973) Article: How one nonprofit configured its development department to grow revenue and trust (https://www.nonprofitpro.com/post/how-one-nonprofit-configured-its-development-department-to-grow-revenue-and-trust/) Article: Why nonprofits should integrate marketing and fundraising (https://nonprofithub.org/why-nonprofits-should-integrate-marketing-fundraising/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) | |||
| (9m 15s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - What's So Magical About Pat Kraft's Fundraising (Read by J.Paul) | 05 Apr 2025 | 00:09:15 | |
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 12 April 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: 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/news/impact/story/record-breaking-177-million-raised-during-thon-2025) | |||
| (9m 32s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - Plot Twist - The Secret to Doing Well on LinkedIn (Read by J.Paul) | 28 Mar 2025 | 00:09:32 | |
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 5 April 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 free 30m call with J.Paul (https://calendly.com/jpaul-9/30m-free-consult) Interview with Michelle Benson on The Breakthru Podcast (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/podcast/interview-with-michelle-benson) Michelle Benson's LinkedIn posts (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-benson-creates-digital-pipelines/recent-activity/all/) | |||
| (9m 49s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - What I Missed In Last Week's Guide (Read by J.Paul) | 22 Mar 2025 | 00:09:49 | |
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) 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 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/mm6l3axd4d4t68n6b6xv6/Addendum-Notes-Breakthru-Guide-What-I-Missed-Last-Week.pdf?rlkey=bm7cc4atetmrq95581q1785jr&dl=0) | |||
| (9m 18s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - Ditch Those (fundraising) Targets (Read by J.Paul) | 15 Mar 2025 | 00:09:18 | |
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 Schedule free 30m call with J.Paul (https://calendly.com/jpaul-9/30m-free-consult) | |||
| (7m 6s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - Spring Has Sprung! (Read by J.Paul) | 08 Mar 2025 | 00:07:06 | |
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) | |||
| (8m 56s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - A (secret) Superpower of Great Fundraisers (Read by J.Paul) | 02 Mar 2025 | 00:08:56 | |
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) | |||
| (10m 47s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - This Job Description Didn’t Make Me Scream Into a Pillow (Read by J.Paul) | 22 Feb 2025 | 00:10:47 | |
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 | |||
| (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) | 14 Feb 2025 | 00:09:22 | |
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) | |||
| (13m 9s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - Get Those Reps In! It's time to climb mountains... (Read by J.Paul) | 08 Feb 2025 | 00:13:09 | |
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: | |||
| (12m 24s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - You're Allowed To Use Video (Read by J.Paul) | 06 Jun 2025 | 00:12:24 | |
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 14 June 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog) Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn, X, or BlueSky for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising. (http://linkedin.com/in/jpaulfridenmaker, https://x.com/jpaulfry, and https://bsky.app/profile/jpfry.bsky.social) 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: Big 5 Reflection Tool) (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/nphu5jvl9vnytna6i2y06/Big-5-Reflection-Tool.pdf?rlkey=z0hf0ci744js3duiv8nclch8o&e=2&dl=0) Follow Ross Kimball on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-kimball-a354944/) Ross Kimball website (https://showupbettertoday.com/) Dollars to Donuts - yes, it's a thing (https://www.wikihow.com/Dollars-to-Donuts-Meaning) | |||
| (8m 2s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - The Candy Crush Conundrum... Are you needing to get unstuck? (Read by J.Paul) | 01 Feb 2025 | 00:08:02 | |
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: | |||
| (10m 52s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - Welcome to Zero! ...Why are we never satisfied? (Read by J.Paul) | 24 Jan 2025 | 00:10:52 | |
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) | |||
| (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) | 18 Jan 2025 | 00:11:02 | |
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 25 January 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog) Links referred to in the reading: * Strength of Relationship (SToR) worksheet (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) | |||
| (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) | 10 Jan 2025 | 00:08:56 | |
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 18 January 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog) Links referred to in the reading: * Strength of Relationship (SToR) worksheet (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) | |||
| (8m 48s) Breakthru Blog from 11 January 2025 - Stop Whining and Start Leading - 5 ways board members can inspire action (Read by J.Paul) | 03 Jan 2025 | 00:08:48 | |
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. | |||
| (6m 52s) Breakthru Blog from 14 December 2024 - Hello, and Wow! Questions that spark magic when meeting new people (read by J.Paul) | 07 Dec 2024 | 00:06:52 | |
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 14 December 2024. 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. | |||
| (9m 9s) Breakthru Blog from 7 December 2024 - ¡The Three Financiadors! With guest author Jameson Tomlin (Read by J.Paul) | 02 Dec 2024 | 00:09:09 | |
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 7 December 2024. Links referred to in the reading: Clip of the Amigos dreaming about what they will do with the money Henry Nouwen, "A Spirituality of Fundraising" 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. | |||
| (9m 40s) Breakthru Blog from 23 November 2024 - If I Had A Dollar For Every Silver Bullet... I'd be a major gift prospect (Read by J.Paul) | 16 Nov 2024 | 00:09:40 | |
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 23 November 2024. Links referred to in the reading: 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. | |||
| (10m 55s) Breakthru Blog from 16 November 2024 - So, You're 90 Days In... How's it going? (Read by J.Paul) | 15 Nov 2024 | 00:10:55 | |
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 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. | |||
| (10m 13s) Breakthru Blog from 2 November 2024 - ZOOM OUT!... Keep strategy myopia at bay (Read by J.Paul) | 26 Oct 2024 | 00:10:13 | |
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 2 November 2024. Seth Godin's article on strategy myopia SToR (Strength of Relationship tool) 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. | |||
| (10m 28s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - Keep Showing Up (Read by J.Paul) | 29 May 2025 | 00:10:28 | |
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 31 May 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog) Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn, X, or BlueSky for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising. (http://linkedin.com/in/jpaulfridenmaker, https://x.com/jpaulfry, and https://bsky.app/profile/jpfry.bsky.social) 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: The JappaFry Writer custom GPT (https://chatgpt.com/g/g-BHjxYRDSG-jappafry-writer) 60 second feedback survey on the JappaFry Writer (https://forms.gle/7jaioXL9r2o65k9z5) | |||
| (8m 8s) Breakthru Blog from 26 October 2024 - 🤔Think Like a Giver👐... Raise funds like a pro (Read by J.Paul) | 19 Oct 2024 | 00:08:08 | |
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 26 October 2024. 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. | |||
| (10m 7s) Breakthru Blog from 19 October 2024 - Smash That Like Button👍...some sneaky truths about growing your following (read by J.Paul) | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:10:07 | |
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 19 October 2024. ***** Links referred to in the reading: Michelle Benson (the LinkedIn 'horse whisperer' for nonprofit leaders) Breakthru Podcast Interview with Michelle Benson LinkedIn statistics and facts for 2024 Justin Welsh (LinkedIn's Yoda - listen to him, you must) ***** 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. | |||
| (9m 35s) Breakthru Blog from 12 October 2024 - Road Work Ahead... Do we go around it or through it? (Read by J.Paul) | 08 Oct 2024 | 00:09:35 | |
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 7 October 2024. ***** Links referred to in the reading: Research from Philanthropy Institute 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. | |||
| (11m 35s) Breakthru Blog from 21 September 2024 - Knock Knock [not a joke] (Read by J.Paul) | 15 Sep 2024 | 00:11:35 | |
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 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.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. | |||
| (5m 6s) Breakthru Blog from 14 September 2024 - 2024 Fourth Quarter Playbook... What plays should you be calling? (Read by J.Paul) | 07 Sep 2024 | 00:05:06 | |
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 14 September 2024. ***** Links referred to in the reading: Fundamentals: General (7 posts)
Sacredness: General (8 posts)
Fun: General (0 posts)
For Leaders (3 posts) Self Care (5 posts) ***** 15 second survey to let me know issues to add to the list Sign up for The Breakthru Newsletter to be included in the special coaching offer 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. | |||
| (9m 7s) Breakthru Blog from 7 September 2024 - I See Hidden Metrics... What's your sixth sense? (Read by J.Paul) | 31 Aug 2024 | 00:09:07 | |
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 * 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. | |||
| (9m 21s) Breakthru Blog from 31 August 2024 - Next Stop: Procrastination Station... How 'bout we stay on the train? (read by J.Paul) | 24 Aug 2024 | 00:09:21 | |
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 31 August 2024. Links referred to in the reading: * Tim Urban Ted Talk on procrastination * SToR (Strength of Relationship) framework 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. | |||
| (8m 11s) Breakthru Blog from 24 August 2024 - Celebrate Good Times! Don't forget to raise your glass... (Read by J.Paul) | 17 Aug 2024 | 00:08:11 | |
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 24 August 2024. 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. | |||
| (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) | 10 Aug 2024 | 00:11:06 | |
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 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. | |||
| (9m) Breakthru Blog from 3 August 2024 - What's Your Giving Avatar? And are you paying attention to others? (Read by J.Paul) | 03 Aug 2024 | 00:09:00 | |
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 10 August 2024. 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. | |||
| (10m 9s) J.Paul's Major Gift Fundraising Guide - Teach, Don't Pitch (Read by J.Paul) | 22 May 2025 | 00:10:09 | |
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 31 May 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: The JappaFry Writer custom GPT (https://chatgpt.com/g/g-BHjxYRDSG-jappafry-writer) 60 second feedback survey on the JappaFry Writer (https://forms.gle/7jaioXL9r2o65k9z5) Introduction to this series (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog/what-we-can-learn-from-toilet-tanks-and-flytraps) Post 1 of 5 in the series (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog/you-already-have-a-content-plan-heres-how-to-use-it) The Big 5 Reflection Tool (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/nphu5jvl9vnytna6i2y06/Big-5-Reflection-Tool.pdf?rlkey=z0hf0ci744js3duiv8nclch8o&dl=0) | |||
| (6m 8s) Breakthru Blog from 25 May 2024 - The Benefits of JOG[ing]... far beyond your physical health (Read by J.Paul) | 18 May 2024 | 00:06:08 | |
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. | |||
| (11m 50s) Breakthru Blog from 18 May 2024 - Time for a JOG... You won't need your running shoes (Read by J.Paul) | 11 May 2024 | 00:11:50 | |
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 18 May 2024. Links referred to in the reading: About the JOG retreats and a 2m 20s explainer video 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. | |||
| (9m 17s) Breakthru Blog from 11 May 2024 - CHAULK Talk... Six Meditations to Consider (Read by J.Paul) | 05 May 2024 | 00:09:17 | |
Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising! The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 11 May 2024. Links to the #ChaulkTalk posts on LinkedIn: 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. | |||
| BONUS Episode - 10 Minute Guided Meditation with J.Paul | 05 May 2024 | 00:10:00 | |
This is an uninterruped 10 minute guided meditation for major gift fundraisers. 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. | |||
| (14m 27s) Breakthru Blog from 4 May 2024 - Everything is (NOT) Awesome (Read by J.Paul) | 27 Apr 2024 | 00:14:27 | |
Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising! The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 4 May 2024. 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. | |||
| (10m 32s) Breakthru Blog from 27 April 2024 - Are You Seeing Around The Next Corner? (Read by J.Paul) | 20 Apr 2024 | 00:10:32 | |
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! Corner #1: Corner #2: Corner #3: Digital and virtual fundraising Corner #4: *** Schedule a call with J.Paul to share what you're seeing around the corner! 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. | |||
| (7m 16s) Breakthru Blog from 20 April 2024 - HA! AI Can't Compete (Read by J.Paul) | 14 Apr 2024 | 00:07:16 | |
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. | |||
| (6m 21s) Breakthru Blog from 13 April 2024 - Keepin' It Real...You Got Questions? Ask Away! (Read by J.Paul) | 06 Apr 2024 | 00:06:21 | |
Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising! The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 13 April 2024. MIT’s Media lab provides valuable research on building trust and fostering engagement. Strength of Relationship (SToR) Assessment. 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. | |||
| (6m 46s) Breakthru Blog from 6 April 2024 - Do As I Say...AND As I Do (Read by J.Paul) | 30 Mar 2024 | 00:06:46 | |
Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising! The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 6 April 2024. I'd love to hear how things are going in your world! Schedule a free 30 minute call with me here. 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. | |||
| (9m 54s) Breakthru Blog from 30 March 2024 - Am I Scaring People? (Read by J.Paul) | 26 Mar 2024 | 00:09:54 | |
Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising! The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 30 March 2024. 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. | |||
| (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) | 15 May 2025 | 00:12:43 | |
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 17 May 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: 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 major gift fundraisers (http://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog/what-we-can-learn-from-toilet-tanks-and-flytraps) More on Marcus Sheridan (https://marcussheridan.com/) Download the Big 5 Reflection Tool for major gift fundraisers (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/nphu5jvl9vnytna6i2y06/Big-5-Reflection-Tool.pdf?rlkey=z0hf0ci744js3duiv8nclch8o&dl=0) More on Justin Welsh (https://www.justinwelsh.me/) | |||
| (7m 16s) Breakthru Blog from 23 March 2024 - Keep It Secret. Keep It Safe. (Read by J.Paul) | 23 Mar 2024 | 00:07:16 | |
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. Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have content like this delivered to your email each week. | |||
| (6m 18s) Breakthru Newsletter from 16 March 2024 - How Should I Ask of Thee? (Extrovert Edition - read by J.Paul) | 16 Mar 2024 | 00:06:18 | |
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 Champion * Robin Williams * The Parrot ENTP * The Debater * Neil deGrasse Tyson * The Fox ESTJ * The Supervisor * Michelle Obama * The Lion ESFJ * The Provider * Taylor Swift * The Golden Retriever ENFJ * The Teacher * Barack Obama * The Border Collie ENTJ * The Commander * Steve Jobs * The Eagle 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. Check out the Online Catalyst Course and live coaching options for additional support in your good efforts! | |||
| (6m 37s) Breakthru Newsletter from 9 March 2024 - How Should I Ask of Thee? (Introvert Edition - read by J.Paul) | 10 Mar 2024 | 00:06:37 | |
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 * Martin Luther King Jr. * The Wolf INTJ * The Architect * Elon Musk * The Octopus ISTP * The Craftsman * Tom Cruise * The Hawk ISFP * The Composer * Lana Del Rey * The Dolphin INFP * The Mediator * Johnny Depp * The Unicorn INTP * The Thinker * Albert Einstein * The Owl 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. Check out the Online Catalyst Course and live coaching options for additional support in your good efforts! | |||
| (11m 12s) Breakthru Newsletter from 2 March 2024 - Jesus and the JMan (read by J.Paul) | 02 Mar 2024 | 00:11:12 | |
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. 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. Check out the Online Catalyst Course and live coaching options for additional support in your good efforts! | |||