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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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Past Blog links referred to in this reading:
Jesus Looked At Him And... (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog/he-looked-at-him-and)
Self Care For Major Gift Fundraisers (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog/self-care-for-major-gift-fundraisers-part-1-of-3)
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Past Blog links referred to in this reading:
Measure Twice, Then Invite (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog/measure-twice-then-invite)
Ditch Your (fundraising) Targets (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog/ditch-your-fundraising-targets)
What I Missed In Last Week’s Guide (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog/what-i-missed-in-last-weeks-guide)
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Early peek at a first draft of J.Paul's new fable, "Gifted" (written and audio) - (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z0qiPJmwoZWoWxGkYmsUcXpimJU2Wqx0aMOzxbp-HZM/edit?usp=drive_link)
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Subscribe to The Breakthru Newsletter to have free guides like this delivered to your email each week. (https://mailchi.mp/55b75ef0bc13/breakthru_newsletter)
Links referred to in this reading:
Early peek at a first draft of J.Paul's new fable, "Gifted" (written and audio) - (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z0qiPJmwoZWoWxGkYmsUcXpimJU2Wqx0aMOzxbp-HZM/edit?usp=drive_link)
Email J.Paul with feedback (jpaul@jpaulfridenmaker.com) OR provide anonymous feedback using this 7-minute survey (https://forms.gle/TSiHPTP5yKEbCk1J7)
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)
Links referred to in this reading:
Early peek at a first draft of J.Paul's new fable, "Gifted" (written and audio) - (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z0qiPJmwoZWoWxGkYmsUcXpimJU2Wqx0aMOzxbp-HZM/edit?usp=drive_link)
Email J.Paul with feedback (jpaul@jpaulfridenmaker.com) OR provide anonymous feedback using this 7-minute survey (https://forms.gle/TSiHPTP5yKEbCk1J7)
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)
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Interested in giving feedback on J.Paul's new fable "Gifted: A Fable About Fundraising (aka Awkward Invitations)"? Email him directly at jpaul@jpaulfridenmaker to get an advance reader copy.
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 13 September 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)
Links referred to in this reading:
Interested in giving feedback on J.Paul's new fable "Gifted: A Fable About Fundraising (aka Awkward Invitations)"? Email him directly at jpaul@jpaulfridenmaker to get an advance reader copy.
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 13 September 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)
Links referred to in this reading:
Breakthru Guide SPOOKY Series video promo (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jpaulfridenmaker_a-new-spooky-series-of-the-breakthru-guide-activity-7371906816496246784-NiYd/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAEJbOcBJEZp15whflZxObtD75R37goTgOg)
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 13 September 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)
Links referred to in this reading:
Tax change explainer from The National Christian Foundation (https://www.ncfgiving.com/stories/obbba-why-give-2025/?utm_campaign=saturday7&utm_source=marketing_cloud&utm_medium=email&utm_content=01_new_laws_btn&j=4147553&sfmc_sub=331231489&l=2050_HTML&u=63514124&mid=100015468&jb=5009)
Chronicle of Philanthropy article (https://www.philanthropy.com/article/why-big-gifts-dropped-in-2025-and-will-soon-rise)
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 23 August 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)
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Schedule a 90 minute live session with J.Paul (https://calendly.com/jpaul-9/90-minute-paid-consultation-300dollars)
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 23 August 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)
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Links referred to in this reading:
Strength of Relationship Tool (https://www.dropbox.com/preview/Consulting/Packet%20'O%20Stuff/Strength%20of%20Relationship%20assessment.pdf?role=personal)
Schedule free 30m chat with J.Paul (https://calendly.com/jpaul-9/30m-free-consult)
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 23 August 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)
Links referred to in this reading:
Strength of Relationship Tool (https://www.dropbox.com/preview/Consulting/Packet%20'O%20Stuff/Strength%20of%20Relationship%20assessment.pdf?role=personal)
Will Arnett's Sashimi pun explained (https://www.reddit.com/r/smartless/comments/typ0p9/comment/i3tqhji/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 16 August 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)
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 9 August 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)
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Links referred to in the reading:
TrustBridge Global Foundation (https://www.trustbridgeglobal.com/)
This is part 5 of 5 of the Major Gift Fundraising MRI Assessment.
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 2 August 2025. (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog)
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Links referred to in the reading:
Major Gift Fundraising MRI - free assessment (https://tally.so/r/mYKrAB)
This is part 4 of 5 of the Major Gift Fundraising MRI Assessment.
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 26 July 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)
Links referred to in the reading:
Major Gift Fundraising MRI - free assessment (https://tally.so/r/mYKrAB)
Schedule a live video debrief of the MRI with J.Paul (https://calendly.com/jpaul-9/mri-debrief)
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)
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 Magic of Baskets - J.Paul's fav deal closing system (https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog/priming-the-pump#:~:text=One%20of%20my%20favorite%20systems%20is%20what%20I%20call%20%E2%80%9CThe%20Magic%20of%20Baskets%E2%80%9D)
Major Gift Fundraising MRI - free assessment (https://tally.so/r/mYKrAB)
Schedule a live video debrief of the MRI with J.Paul (https://calendly.com/jpaul-9/mri-debrief)
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)
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:
Major Gift Fundraising MRI Assessment (https://tally.so/r/mYKrAB)
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