The Breakthru Podcast

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

The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 14 September 2024.
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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)
Fun: General (0 posts)
Play (2 posts)
Extended family relationships (1 post)
Celebration (2 posts)
For Leaders (3 posts)
Self Care (5 posts)
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15 second survey to let me know issues to add to the list
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(9m 7s) Breakthru Blog from 7 September 2024 - I See Hidden Metrics... What's your sixth sense? (Read by J.Paul)

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
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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)

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
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