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(6m 37s) Breakthru Newsletter from 9 March 2024 - How Should I Ask of Thee? (Introvert Edition - read by J.Paul)

Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising!
As of 9 March 2024, you will be able to find the written version of this post on The Breakthru Blog.
Here are the links from this reading:
* My related posts on LinkedIn called #TenWaysToTuesdayToAskForLargeGifts
* Super quick quiz to see how you test using the Meyers-Briggs Indicators
Here are the eight descriptions and approaches for those who related to Introverts:
ISTJ * The Inspector * Natalie Portman * The BeaverISFJ * The Protector * Beyoncé * The ElephantINFJ * The Advocate * Martin Luther King Jr. * The WolfINTJ * The Architect * Elon Musk * The OctopusISTP * The Craftsman * Tom Cruise * The HawkISFP * The Composer * Lana Del Rey * The DolphinINFP * The Mediator * Johnny Depp * The UnicornINTP * The Thinker * Albert Einstein * The Owl
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(11m 12s) Breakthru Newsletter from 2 March 2024 - Jesus and the JMan (read by J.Paul)

Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising!
As of 2 March 2024, you will be able to find the written version of this post on The Breakthru Blog.
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.
Check out the Online Catalyst Course and live coaching options for additional support in your good efforts!

(7m 40s) Breakthru Newsletter from 24 February 2024 - Maintain Unadorned Directness [Eschew Complexity] (read by J.Paul)

Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising!
This newsletter entry was originally published on The Breakthru Blog on 24 February 2024. 
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising.
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Interview with Jon DeLange

This is a fun "talking shop" episode with Jon Delange, one of my favorite follows on LinkedIn.
Jon asked that we feature the charity Summit Ministries, so be sure to check them out and enjoy my brief interview with Aaron Atwood, their VP of Advancement, while he's hiding in a coat closet before heading out to a donor meeting 😅.
Jon DeLange is a nonprofit fundraising and marketing professional who has worked with over 50 Christian organizations around the world. In addition to his work at Summit Ministries, he coaches nonprofit fundraisers.  You can explore Jon's philosophy of Relationship Forward Fundraising by joining the conversation with 8000 followers on Linkedin. To work with Jon, check out his product, the Strategic Fundraising Plan.
Finally, here are the 12 rules for fundraising referred to the in the interview:
Manage your beliefs.
Embrace your limits.
Help 1 person feel like a hero to your organization every work day.
Listen to their story before you tell yours.
Any action that diminishes donor trust is a bad long term strategy.
Assume good intent in the face of silence.
Technology should facilitate relationships.
Steward Attention.
Executive Fundraising is a dial.
Find out what their giving means to them.
When storytelling, Zoom in.
Advance the Donor’s Hero Story.

Interview with Daryl Heald

Daryl Heald is a serial entrepreneur in ministry and business.  He and his wife Cathy live near Chattanooga, Tennessee and have nine children and three grandchildren!  They have chosen to dedicate this episode to an incredible ministry which is reflective of their heart for kids around the world.  One Million Home is revolutionizing orphan care by getting one million orphaned kids reunited with their families.  Founded by Michael and Cindy Gallagher, we're excited to feature them and hear directly from Michael about their work!
In the 1990s Daryl began his career as a commercial real estate broker in Atlanta, GA – later that decade he joined the Maclellan Foundation, started by his wife's family back in 1945.  While at Maclellan, Daryl co-founded a number of generosity initiatives, including Generous Giving and Generosity Path which have combined to spread Journey of Generosity retreats to over 100,000 people in 90 countries and 40 languages.  Today he works all over the world with high net worth families, advising on their giving and inspiring them to lives of radical generosity.
Enjoy this great discussion with Daryl!

Interview with Michelle Benson

Buckle up for our first Talking Shop episode with Michelle Benson!  Todd and I learned all about how Michelle helps charities to be found by high value partners such as philanthropists, corporates and trusts.  The end goal is that the job of fundraising becomes more enjoyable and rewarding.  Amen to that!
Michelle has chosen to feature Milton's Cottage Trust, an amazing charity dedicated to the legacy of John Milton and his commitment to social justice, the arts, religion, politics, and science.  Contact John Dugdale Bradley directly if you're interested in participating in this incredible mission (you won't be sorry!  John is a GREAT guy).  Both Brits and Americans can receive tax credits for donating.
You can engage with Michelle directly to get her sneaky smart coaching on how to maximize the use of LinkedIn for fundraising.  And she is a prodigious follow on LinkedIn - find her there now!
 

Interview with Greg Baumer

Greg Baumer is in the house!  Or should we say Michael Bublé?  Listen in to hear Greg reflect on his karaoke skills.  Greg is married to Alison and they reside in Nashville with their four children.  They have chosen to dedicate this episode to Corner to Corner in Nashville.
 
Greg is currently working on a number of startups in the healthcare space.  Before that he was the Chief Growth officer at a startup in Nashville which was acquired in 2020.  With a passion for generosity, he is coauthor (with our buddy John Cortines) of God and Money – How We Discovered True Riches at Harvard Business School and True Riches: What Jesus Really Said about Money and Your Heart.  He chairs the board of Generous Giving and also serves on the boards of BibleProject and The Signatry’s Nashville chapter.
 
Be sure to check our Corner to Corner and email Will Acuff if you are interested in participating in their amazing cause.  Here are some ways to volunteer.
 
Finally - you wanna see that Mercury Marquis?  This entire video story is fantastic.  But the fly ride can be seen at 6m 10s 👓🕺 

Interview with Bill Yoh

In this episode Todd and J.Paul interview Bill Yoh.  He, his wife Kelly, and family live outside of Philadelphia.  Bill is the third-generation owner and executive of Day & Zimmermann, his family's 43,000-employee, century-old family business.  Bill is a lifelong writer and award-winning author, including two books.  Our Way, his first book, received a Gold Award from the Nonfiction Writers Association. His second book, Unvarnished Faith, is about a mission trip to Nicaragua and the life lessons it yielded.
Bill and Kelly have chosen to dedicate this episode to one of their favorite causes, The Laurel House.  Please check out their amazing work at www.laurel-house.org.  You can also learn about some great volunteer opportunities at https://laurel-house.org/help/brizy-3537. 

Interview with James Gow

James Gow is based in Sydney, Australia, which means this episode is worth listening to just for the accent🕺.
James tells J.Paul the story of his journey from worldly success to spiritual significance.  This episode is dedicated to Logosdor, which may be one of the best kept secrets in Christian ministry.  Over the last decade James has provided incredible leadership to Logosdor which, among other things, seeks to fund and collaborate on projects for children at risk all over the world.

(7m) Breakthru Blog from 24 June 2023 - Prayers for Major Donor Fundraising (Read by J.Paul)

Your exit strategy from confusion in major gift fundraising!
The written version of this reflection published to The Breakthru Blog on 24 June 2023.
Follow J.Paul on LinkedIn for daily pro tips and reflections on major gift fundraising.
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