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J.Paul Fridenmaker @jpfry.bsky.social · 6h

When someone trusts you with their story, they are giving you a kind of gift that can't be receipted.

J.Paul Fridenmaker @jpfry.bsky.social · 13h

And last but not least, a timely and well received encouragement from Andrew Olsen - buff.ly/VSr0Vmq.

Thanks everyone!

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* Kevin L. Brown - buff.ly/w7yJ2A8 - You cannot budget cut your way to growth.

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* David Duxbury - buff.ly/cGZRmnF - The majority of the time, your givers really do enjoy hearing from you.

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* Seth Godin 🌔 - buff.ly/RebNQbD - If you skip these 9 minutes, you’ll risk wasting 900,000 minutes.

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* Michelle Benson - buff.ly/aStxant - These are Michelle’s 6R’s of giver stewardship.

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J.Paul Fridenmaker @jpfry.bsky.social · 13h

* Jon DeLange 🤝 - buff.ly/GETP909 - Great tips on how to prepare for a visit with a VIP giver you’ve never met before.

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J.Paul Fridenmaker @jpfry.bsky.social · 13h

* Rohan Sheth - buff.ly/6SkXKfZ - Always respect the intern.

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J.Paul Fridenmaker @jpfry.bsky.social · 13h

* T. Clay Buck, CFRE - buff.ly/rEpSwTv - You heard him right folks - you should not be asking your givers right now. Here’s what you should be doing.

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* Amanda Smith, MBA, MPA, bCRE-PRO - buff.ly/cXpJbXy - The donors who feel most connected to your mission are the ones who stay committed for the long haul.

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J.Paul Fridenmaker @jpfry.bsky.social · 13h

DHTFaT;GMYF [Don’t Have Time For All These; Give Me Your Favorite]
* Marcus Sheridan - buff.ly/D7K6Akq - Charity leaders take notice - this marketing advice applies 💯 to your amazing causes.

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J.Paul Fridenmaker @jpfry.bsky.social · 13h

That’s why I’m grateful for the folks here on LinkedIn who keep showing up to share wisdom, tools, insights, and even a few laughs.

Each Saturday I choose 10 posts that stood out to me from across the major gift and philanthropy world. Enjoy!

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J.Paul Fridenmaker @jpfry.bsky.social · 13h

AND - if you’ve done this work for more than five minutes, you know that it’s not always a straight line. One week you’re encouraged, the next you’re doubting your entire approach.

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J.Paul Fridenmaker @jpfry.bsky.social · 13h

Time for some Saturday (err… Tuesday?) Standouts!

One of my favorite things in the world is watching charity leaders experience breakthroughs in major gift fundraising… Those moments when the conversation clicks, the strategy shifts, and generosity flows.

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J.Paul Fridenmaker @jpfry.bsky.social · 13h

And last but not least, a timely and well received encouragement from Andrew Olsen - buff.ly/VSr0Vmq.

Thanks everyone!

To the fundraiser who just had three donors in a row say no: Keep going. To the executive director refreshing the bank account at midnight, wondering how you'll make payroll on Friday: Keep… | Andrew Olsen | 10 comments

To the fundraiser who just had three donors in a row say no: Keep going. To the executive director refreshing the bank account at midnight, wondering how you'll make payroll on Friday: Keep going. To…

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* Kevin L. Brown - buff.ly/w7yJ2A8 - You cannot budget cut your way to growth.

The cruelest irony in nonprofits? Saving money costs you funding. This headline might be a parody, but it’s painfully accurate. Nonprofit boards routinely deny the very investment that would fund… | Kevin L. Brown | 107 comments

The cruelest irony in nonprofits? Saving money costs you funding. This headline might be a parody, but it’s painfully accurate. Nonprofit boards routinely deny the very investment that would fund the…

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J.Paul Fridenmaker @jpfry.bsky.social · 13h

* David Duxbury - buff.ly/cGZRmnF - The majority of the time, your givers really do enjoy hearing from you.

The most underrated part of working in development/fundraising: The personal relationships that are built with donors. Upon announcing my transition from my current org to many donors last week, I… | David Duxbury

The most underrated part of working in development/fundraising: The personal relationships that are built with donors. Upon announcing my transition from my current org to many donors last week, I…

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J.Paul Fridenmaker @jpfry.bsky.social · 13h

* Seth Godin 🌔 - buff.ly/RebNQbD - If you skip these 9 minutes, you’ll risk wasting 900,000 minutes.

900,000 vs 9 | Seth Godin 🌔 | 17 comments

900,000 vs 9 | 17 comments on LinkedIn

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J.Paul Fridenmaker @jpfry.bsky.social · 13h

* Michelle Benson - buff.ly/aStxant - These are Michelle’s 6R’s of giver stewardship.

How to create a ripple effect with donor stewardship | Michelle Benson posted on the topic | LinkedIn

💧𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁? It starts with delivering and evidencing the: 𝟭. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 – the donors expected when…

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J.Paul Fridenmaker @jpfry.bsky.social · 13h

* Jon DeLange 🤝 - buff.ly/GETP909 - Great tips on how to prepare for a visit with a VIP giver you’ve never met before.

If I was about to visit a VIP donor I'd never met before, this is how I'd prepare: 1) Review notes in the CRM, if any. Why? If your mission is established, there's likelihood that other people have… | Jon DeLange 🤝 | 12 comments

If I was about to visit a VIP donor I'd never met before, this is how I'd prepare: 1) Review notes in the CRM, if any. Why? If your mission is established, there's likelihood that other people have…

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J.Paul Fridenmaker @jpfry.bsky.social · 13h

* Rohan Sheth - buff.ly/6SkXKfZ - Always respect the intern.

Respect the intern: they may be your future boss | Rohan Sheth posted on the topic | LinkedIn

Always respect the intern. You never know where they might end up. Most people treat respect like something you have to work for. They switch on the charm for the CEO, But completely ignore the…

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J.Paul Fridenmaker @jpfry.bsky.social · 13h

* T. Clay Buck, CFRE - buff.ly/rEpSwTv - You heard him right folks - you should not be asking your givers right now. Here’s what you should be doing.

I've seen this post on various platforms and in dozens of iterations this weekend and today: "With everything going on with the economy, the government shutdown, and the SNAP benefits issue, should… | T. Clay Buck, CFRE | 19 comments

I've seen this post on various platforms and in dozens of iterations this weekend and today: "With everything going on with the economy, the government shutdown, and the SNAP benefits issue, should…

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J.Paul Fridenmaker @jpfry.bsky.social · 13h

* Amanda Smith, MBA, MPA, bCRE-PRO - buff.ly/cXpJbXy - The donors who feel most connected to your mission are the ones who stay committed for the long haul.

Boost donor retention with these 3 strategies | Amanda Smith, MBA, MPA, bCRE-PRO posted on the topic | LinkedIn

The most successful fundraisers know this truth: donor retention is more valuable than acquisition. Here are 3 engagement strategies that transformed our donor relationships: 1. Personalized impact…

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J.Paul Fridenmaker @jpfry.bsky.social · 13h

DHTFaT;GMYF [Don’t Have Time For All These; Give Me Your Favorite]
* Marcus Sheridan - buff.ly/D7K6Akq - Charity leaders take notice - this marketing advice applies 💯 to your amazing causes.

How Inbound Marketing Has Changed Over 15 Years | Marcus Sheridan posted on the topic | LinkedIn

Inbound Marketing isn't dead...but my goodness has it changed over the last 15 years. Let's just compare then versus now: 2010: The goal was to get found on Google. (i.e. the first blue link they…

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J.Paul Fridenmaker @jpfry.bsky.social · 13h

That’s why I’m grateful for the folks here on LinkedIn who keep showing up to share wisdom, tools, insights, and even a few laughs.

Each Saturday I choose 10 posts that stood out to me from across the major gift and philanthropy world. Enjoy!

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