The Breakthru Podcast

By J.Paul Fridenmaker

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... more

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The podcast currently has 135 episodes available.

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January 03, 2025 (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
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9min
December 07, 2024 (6m 52s) Breakthru Blog from 14 December 2024 - Hello, and Wow! Questions that spark magic when meeting new people (read by J.Paul)
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 14 December 2024.
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7min
December 02, 2024 (9m 9s) Breakthru Blog from 7 December 2024 - ¡The Three Financiadors! With guest author Jameson Tomlin (Read by J.Paul)
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"
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10min
November 16, 2024 (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)
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 23 November 2024.
Links referred to in the reading:
Connecting Strategy Worksheet
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10min
November 15, 2024 (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
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11min
October 26, 2024 (10m 13s) Breakthru Blog from 2 November 2024 - ZOOM OUT!... Keep strategy myopia at bay (Read by J.Paul)
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)
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11min
October 19, 2024 (8m 8s) Breakthru Blog from 26 October 2024 - 🤔Think Like a Giver👐... Raise funds like a pro (Read by J.Paul)
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 26 October 2024.
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9min
October 15, 2024 (10m 7s) Breakthru Blog from 19 October 2024 - Smash That Like Button👍...some sneaky truths about growing your following (read by J.Paul)
The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 19 October 2024.
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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)
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11min
October 08, 2024 (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.
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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)
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10min
September 15, 2024 (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.
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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
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12min

FAQs about The Breakthru Podcast:

How many episodes does The Breakthru Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 135 episodes available.