Archive - Fundraising for Breakfast

I Went Skydiving. My Parachute Didn't Open Correctly. But I Swear There's a Fundraising Point to it.

In 1996—my freshman year of college—I went skydiving for reasons that totally escape me now.

Jul 7 •

Dan Mangiavellano

June 2025

A Fundraising Poem (that oh so artfully rhymes “Shakespeares” and “beers” at one point)

Jun 23 •

Dan Mangiavellano

The Neighborly Art of Asking for Money According to Mister Rogers

A recurring feature of this Substack has been posts exploring famous people across history who raised money without always knowing what they were doing:

Jun 16 •

Dan Mangiavellano

The Board Games You Told Us You're Playing with Your Fundraising (Part 2)

Two weeks ago we explored the 1980s board games you’re playing with your fundraising: Hungry Hungry Hippos, Jenga, Twister, and Mouse Trap.

Jun 9 •

Dan Mangiavellano

Why I DON’T Give. (Hear Me Out.)

This is a guest post for Fundraising for Breakfast by Brandon Bautista, Dan’s longtime friend and noted cheapskate.

Jun 2 •

Dan Mangiavellano

May 2025

What 1980s Board Game Are You Playing With Your Fundraising?

I recently saw an advertisement for a webinar asking, “What game are you playing with your fundraising?” It’s a good question but I missed the session.

May 27 •

Dan Mangiavellano

New Article Alert!: Engagement vs. Stewardship; or, A Bloody Fight to the Fundraising Death

Fortunately/Alas, this post isn't as blood-soaked as the title implies.

May 19 •

Dan Mangiavellano

Ask Kitty! Fundraising Advice From My Mother. Who Is Not a Fundraiser

In honor of Mother’s Day, we have a special guest to answer all your fundraising questions.

May 12 •

Dan Mangiavellano

Celebrating One Year of Fundraising for Breakfast

This week’s post marks one year of Fundraising for Breakfast.

May 5 •

Dan Mangiavellano

April 2025

Helen Keller: Fundraising Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Last month, we looked at Mark Twain’s unlikely friendship with Helen Keller and his rambunctious fundraising for the blind.

Apr 28 •

Dan Mangiavellano

New Article Alert!: Taming MrBeast and Managing Clickbait Philanthropy

I’ve recently had an op-ed (co-written with a colleague) published in the Chronicle of Philanthropy.

Apr 21 •

Dan Mangiavellano

I’m a Fundraiser. Is it About Time I Get a Tattoo? Let’s Ask AI.

Something you should know about me: if you have a tattoo, and you’re sitting next to me, and it’s visible…I’m going to ask you about it.

Apr 14 •

Dan Mangiavellano

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