Welcome to the Breakthru Podcast – I’m J.Paul Fridenmaker and I am amazed by all you folks who do fundraising, inviting generous people to resource causes all over the world. In the Breakthru Podcast, we interview high net worth givers globally to listen and learn about how we, as fundraisers, can do our best work in inviting people to the party.
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(9m 21s) Breakthru Blog from 31 August 2024 - Next Stop: Procrastination Station... How 'bout we stay on the train? (read by J.Paul)
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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 * How toilet paper works🧻 * 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 hav…
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(8m 11s) Breakthru Blog from 24 August 2024 - Celebrate Good Times! Don't forget to raise your glass... (Read by J.Paul)
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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.By J.Paul Fridenmaker
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(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)
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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 th…
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(9m) Breakthru Blog from 3 August 2024 - What's Your Giving Avatar? And are you paying attention to others? (Read by J.Paul)
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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.By J.Paul Fridenmaker
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(6m 8s) Breakthru Blog from 25 May 2024 - The Benefits of JOG[ing]... far beyond your physical health (Read by J.Paul)
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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 Break…
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(11m 50s) Breakthru Blog from 18 May 2024 - Time for a JOG... You won't need your running shoes (Read by J.Paul)
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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 dai…
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(9m 17s) Breakthru Blog from 11 May 2024 - CHAULK Talk... Six Meditations to Consider (Read by J.Paul)
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Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising! The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 11 May 2024. If you are interested in listening to this as an uninterrupted 10 minute guided meditation, click here. Links to the #ChaulkTalk posts on LinkedIn: Introduction C for Compassion H for Humility A for Awareness U for Und…
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BONUS Episode - 10 Minute Guided Meditation with J.Paul
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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.By J.Paul Fridenmaker
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(14m 27s) Breakthru Blog from 4 May 2024 - Everything is (NOT) Awesome (Read by J.Paul)
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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.…
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(10m 32s) Breakthru Blog from 27 April 2024 - Are You Seeing Around The Next Corner? (Read by J.Paul)
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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 virt…
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(7m 16s) Breakthru Blog from 20 April 2024 - HA! AI Can't Compete (Read by J.Paul)
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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.Pau…
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(6m 21s) Breakthru Blog from 13 April 2024 - Keepin' It Real...You Got Questions? Ask Away! (Read by J.Paul)
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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 fundraisin…
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(6m 46s) Breakthru Blog from 6 April 2024 - Do As I Say...AND As I Do (Read by J.Paul)
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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 News…
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(9m 54s) Breakthru Blog from 30 March 2024 - Am I Scaring People? (Read by J.Paul)
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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.…
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(7m 16s) Breakthru Blog from 23 March 2024 - Keep It Secret. Keep It Safe. (Read by J.Paul)
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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.…
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(6m 18s) Breakthru Newsletter from 16 March 2024 - How Should I Ask of Thee? (Extrovert Edition - read by J.Paul)
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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 H…
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(6m 37s) Breakthru Newsletter from 9 March 2024 - How Should I Ask of Thee? (Introvert Edition - read by J.Paul)
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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 He…
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(11m 12s) Breakthru Newsletter from 2 March 2024 - Jesus and the JMan (read by J.Paul)
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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. C…
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(7m 40s) Breakthru Newsletter from 24 February 2024 - Maintain Unadorned Directness [Eschew Complexity] (read by J.Paul)
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Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising! This newsletter entry was originally published on The Breakthru Blog on 24 February 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. Check the On…
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This is a fun "talking shop" episode with Jon Delange, one of my favorite follows on LinkedIn. Jon asked that we feature the charity Summit Ministries, so be sure to check them out and enjoy my brief interview with Aaron Atwood, their VP of Advancement, while he's hiding in a coat closet before heading out to a donor meeting 😅. Jon DeLange is a non…
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Daryl Heald is a serial entrepreneur in ministry and business. He and his wife Cathy live near Chattanooga, Tennessee and have nine children and three grandchildren! They have chosen to dedicate this episode to an incredible ministry which is reflective of their heart for kids around the world. One Million Home is revolutionizing orphan care by get…
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Buckle up for our first Talking Shop episode with Michelle Benson! Todd and I learned all about how Michelle helps charities to be found by high value partners such as philanthropists, corporates and trusts. The end goal is that the job of fundraising becomes more enjoyable and rewarding. Amen to that! Michelle has chosen to feature Milton's Cottag…
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Greg Baumer is in the house! Or should we say Michael Bublé? Listen in to hear Greg reflect on his karaoke skills. Greg is married to Alison and they reside in Nashville with their four children. They have chosen to dedicate this episode to Corner to Corner in Nashville. Greg is currently working on a number of startups in the healthcare space. Bef…
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In this episode Todd and J.Paul interview Bill Yoh. He, his wife Kelly, and family live outside of Philadelphia. Bill is the third-generation owner and executive of Day & Zimmermann, his family's 43,000-employee, century-old family business. Bill is a lifelong writer and award-winning author, including two books. Our Way, his first book, received a…
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James Gow is based in Sydney, Australia, which means this episode is worth listening to just for the accent🕺. James tells J.Paul the story of his journey from worldly success to spiritual significance. This episode is dedicated to Logosdor, which may be one of the best kept secrets in Christian ministry. Over the last decade James has provided incr…
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(7m) Breakthru Blog from 24 June 2023 - Prayers for Major Donor Fundraising (Read by J.Paul)
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Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising! The written version of this reflection published to The Breakthru Blog on 24 June 2023. 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.…
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(5m 25s) Breakthru Blog from 17 June 2023 - You've Got Mail (written by J.Paul's dad (Paul) and read by J.Paul)
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Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising! The written version of this reflection published to The Breakthru Blog on 17 June 2023. 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.…
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(9m 55s) Breakthru Blog from 10 June 2023 - The Beauty and Power of Blessing (Read by J.Paul)
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Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising! The written version of this reflection published to The Breakthru Blog on 10 June 2023. You can read and listen to the first part of my reflection on Elias The Leper's story here. Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising. Subscribe to The Brea…
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(7m 29s) Breakthru Blog from 3 June 2023 - Jesus Is Looking Again. And This Time The Look Is Being Returned (Read by J.Paul)
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Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising! The written version of this was first published to the Breakthru Blog on 3 June 2023. 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.…
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In this special bonus episode, guest host Cherise Vermeulen interviews Halyna Ryba-Hanusyn from Lviv, Ukraine. Note that this interview took place during the week of March 20, 2023. Halyna and her husband own and operate a hotel in Lviv and have incredible stories of generosity in the midst of war.By J.Paul Fridenmaker
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(7m 1s) Breakthru Blog from 27 May 2023 - No ask. No update. No "thank you" for their giving (Read by J.Paul)
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Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising! The written version of this was first published to the Breakthru Blog on 27 May 2023. 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.…
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(6m 30s) Breakthru Blog from 20 May 2023 - Dogwhistles and Sailcloth Wallets (Read by J.Paul)
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Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising! The written version of this was first published to the Breakthru Blog on 20 May 2023. 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.…
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J.Paul and Todd interview Henry Kaestner about his journey as a serial entrepreneur and what it has been like to be increasingly "in demand" and approached for major gifts. This episode is dedicated to one of Henry's favorite charities, Sinapis. Listen to Henry share about them on the podcast and check out their awesome work when you have a chance.…
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(6m 24s) Breakthru Blog from 13 May 2023 - Friendraising (Read by J.Paul)
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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 fu…
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(4m 37s) Breakthru Blog from 6 May 2023 - Heartbeats, Brainwaves, and Neurons (Read by J.Paul)
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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. Subs…
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(6m 19s) Breakthru Blog from 29 April 2023 - Tell Me Again Why I'm Doing This? (Read by J.Paul)
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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 Follow J.Paul…
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Interview with Ruslan Maliuta from Kyiv, Ukraine
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J.Paul and guest host Cherise Vermeulen interviews Ruslan Maliuta from Kyiv, Ukraine. Note that this interview took place during the week of March 20, 2023. You can read more about Ruslan and his work at World Evangelical Alliance. He also wrote an insightful article on Rob Hoskin's (OneHope) blog about what to look for in business partnerships.…
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(6m 37s) Breakthru Newsletter from 22 April 2023 - All Dressed Up and Nowhere To Go (read by J.Paul)
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Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising! This newsletter entry was originally published on The Breakthru Blog on 22 April 2023. 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 the Onlin…
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(8m 17s) Breakthru Newsletter from 15 April 2023 - He Looked At Him And... (read by J.Paul)
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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. Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have content like this delivered to your email each week. Check the Onlin…
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J.Paul interviews Todd DeKruyter about his journey growing up in a wealthy family and their interactions with those approaching them for major gifts. This episode is dedicated to one of Todd and Janelle's favorite charities called Sinapis. When you have a chance, you've got to click here, check them out, and consider joining the cause! You can also…
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Breakthrough Podcast Introduction Part 2 of 2
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J.Paul Fridenmaker talks with Todd DeKruyter, one of his featured Co-Hosts, about their plans for the Breakthru Podcast.By J.Paul Fridenmaker
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(5m 20s) Breakthru Newsletter from 8 April 2023 - Giving Away a $50,000 Donor (read by J.Paul)
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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. Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have content like this delivered to your email each week. Check the Online…
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Breakthrough Podcast Introduction Part 1 of 2
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J.Paul Fridenmaker talks with Todd DeKruyter, one of his featured Co-Hosts, about their plans for the Breakthru Podcast.By J.Paul Fridenmaker
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