J.Paul Fridenmaker

The Breakthru Podcast

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Interviews with high net worth givers around the world about good, awkward, and ugly approaches in major donor fundraising. Geared toward those remarkable souls who have committed their careers to raising major gifts.

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J.Paul Fridenmaker

Episodes

(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) 10.01.2025 8:56

The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 18 January 2025. ( https://www.jpaulfridenmaker.com/blog ) Links referred to in the reading: * 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/jpaulfri...

(8m 48s) Breakthru Blog from 11 January 2025 - Stop Whining and Start Leading - 5 ways board members can inspire action (Read by J.Paul) 03.01.2025 8:48

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. Subscrib...

(6m 52s) Breakthru Blog from 14 December 2024 - Hello, and Wow! Questions that spark magic when meeting new people (read by J.Paul) 07.12.2024 6:52

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) 02.12.2024 9:09

The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 7 December 2024. Links referred to in the reading: Connecting Strategy Worksheet 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...

(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) 16.11.2024 9:40

The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 23 November 2024. Links referred to in the reading: Connecting Strategy Worksheet 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) 15.11.2024 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 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 e...

(10m 13s) Breakthru Blog from 2 November 2024 - ZOOM OUT!... Keep strategy myopia at bay (Read by J.Paul) 26.10.2024 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.

(8m 8s) Breakthru Blog from 26 October 2024 - 🤔Think Like a Giver👐... Raise funds like a pro (Read by J.Paul) 19.10.2024 8:08

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) 15.10.2024 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...

(9m 35s) Breakthru Blog from 12 October 2024 - Road Work Ahead... Do we go around it or through it? (Read by J.Paul) 08.10.2024 9:35

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. Subscrib...

(11m 35s) Breakthru Blog from 21 September 2024 - Knock Knock [not a joke] (Read by J.Paul) 15.09.2024 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 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...

(5m 6s) Breakthru Blog from 14 September 2024 - 2024 Fourth Quarter Playbook... What plays should you be calling? (Read by J.Paul) 07.09.2024 5:06

The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 14 September 2024. ***** Links referred to in the reading: Fundamentals: General (7 posts) Fundamentals: Vision and messaging (8 posts) Fundamentals: Systems (8 posts) Fundamentals: Storytelling (3 posts) Sacredness: General (8 posts) Sacredness: Prayer (3 posts) Sacredness: The Ask (9 posts) Sacredness: Stories of your givers (9 posts) Fu...

(9m 7s) Breakthru Blog from 7 September 2024 - I See Hidden Metrics... What's your sixth sense? (Read by J.Paul) 31.08.2024 9:07

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 * 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 t...

(9m 21s) Breakthru Blog from 31 August 2024 - Next Stop: Procrastination Station... How 'bout we stay on the train? (read by J.Paul) 24.08.2024 9:21

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 * 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 have content like this delivered to your email ea...

(8m 11s) Breakthru Blog from 24 August 2024 - Celebrate Good Times! Don't forget to raise your glass... (Read by J.Paul) 17.08.2024 8:11

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) 10.08.2024 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 * 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.

(9m) Breakthru Blog from 3 August 2024 - What's Your Giving Avatar? And are you paying attention to others? (Read by J.Paul) 03.08.2024 9:00

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.

(6m 8s) Breakthru Blog from 25 May 2024 - The Benefits of JOG[ing]... far beyond your physical health (Read by J.Paul) 18.05.2024 6:08

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 deliv...

(11m 50s) Breakthru Blog from 18 May 2024 - Time for a JOG... You won't need your running shoes (Read by J.Paul) 11.05.2024 11:50

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 fundra...

(9m 17s) Breakthru Blog from 11 May 2024 - CHAULK Talk... Six Meditations to Consider (Read by J.Paul) 05.05.2024 9:17

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 Understanding L for Love K for Kindness Follow J.Pau...

BONUS Episode - 10 Minute Guided Meditation with J.Paul 05.05.2024 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) 27.04.2024 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) 20.04.2024 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! 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 Corne...

(7m 16s) Breakthru Blog from 20 April 2024 - HA! AI Can't Compete (Read by J.Paul) 14.04.2024 7:16

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...

(6m 21s) Breakthru Blog from 13 April 2024 - Keepin' It Real...You Got Questions? Ask Away! (Read by J.Paul) 06.04.2024 6:21

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 h...