The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 10 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: What happens in your brain when you give a gift? (https://www.clinical-psychology-associates.com/what-happens-in-your-brain-when-you-give-a-gift/) How giving boosts moods (https://www.clinical-psychology-associates.com/what-happens-in-your-brain-when-you-give-a-gift/) Giving leads to lasting happiness (https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/giving-rather-than-receiving-leads-to-lasting-happiness-study.html) Generosity and longer life (https://www.earth.com/news/generosity-has-been-linked-to-substantially-longer-life-expectancy/) Be generous, live longer (https://www.demogr.mpg.de/en/news_events_6123/news_press_releases_4630/press/mortality_worldwide_be_generous_live_longer_8221) Michael Mitchell's Fundraising Friday Newsletter (https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fundraising-friday-6943598790423556096/) Follow Michael on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-d-mitchell/)

The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 3 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: J.Paul's online Catalyst Course - $500 (https://courses.jpaulfridenmaker.com/offers/spDVy2vC/checkout) $300 live coaching sessions with the course (https://calendly.com/jpaul-9/90-minute-paid-consultation-300dollars)  $400 live coaching sessions without the course (https://calendly.com/jpaul-9/90-minute-paid-consultation-400-dollars?preview_source=et_card&month=2025-04) Free consult before spending any money (https://calendly.com/jpaul-9/30m-free-consult)  

The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 26 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: Strength of Relationship Assessment (https://www.dropbox.com/preview/Consulting/Packet%20'O%20Stuff/Strength%20of%20Relationship%20assessment.pdf?role=personal)

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)

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)

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/)

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)

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 (https://shows.acast.com/third-sector/episodes/how-ditching-fundraising-targets-has-led-to-income-growth-fo) Schedule free 30m call with J.Paul (https://calendly.com/jpaul-9/30m-free-consult)

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)

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)

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 The Wells Mountain development job posting

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)

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: Networking Worksheet (https://buff.ly/3XgH97x)

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: "Getting Naked" by Patrick Lencioni (https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Naked-Business-Shedding-Sabotage/dp/0787976393)

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)

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)

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)

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.

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.

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 like this delivered to your email each week.