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The Cause+Effect Podcast
Tired of doing things the same way every year? The Cause+Effect Podcast, brought to you by the Dunham Podcast Network, is a fresh voice that breaks down the latest fundraising trends, leadership lessons and the ups and downs of the nonprofit industry. Our host Trent Dunham talks to a variety of guests with effective strategies and stories that inspire us. The goal? Increased effectiveness for more impact.
Episodes
The Cause+Effect PodcastHow to Build a Culture of Innovation | James "JP" Poulter
Innovation doesn’t happen by accident. The organizations that continue to adapt, grow, and discover new opportunities create environments where new ideas can…
The Cause+Effect PodcastAI at Work: How to Build a Full Stack Organization | James "JP" Poulter
AI is already changing the way organizations work, but successful adoption requires much more than choosing the right tool. In this episode of the Cause+Effect…
The Cause+Effect PodcastIs Your Brand as Effective as It Could Be? | Dan Sumpter
A strong brand is about much more than a logo, color palette, or tagline. It begins with clarity about who your organization is, what makes it distinct, and…
The Cause+Effect PodcastBuilding Stronger Donor Relationships Through Text | Aaron Dolton
Text messaging gives nonprofits and ministries a personal way to connect with the people who support their work. But building a meaningful relationship starts…
The Cause+Effect Podcast5 Mistakes That Can Derail Your Capital Campaign | Erik Rogers
Capital campaigns can create incredible opportunities for growth and impact, but even a compelling vision can fall short without the right preparation. In this…
The Cause+Effect PodcastHow Little Things Shape Your Culture | Brian Mountjoy
Great culture isn’t built through one big initiative. It’s shaped in the small, everyday moments that show people they are seen, valued, and cared for. In this…
The Cause+Effect PodcastYour Team is Using AI: Do You Have a Plan? | James “JP” Poulter
AI is no longer a future consideration for nonprofit and ministry leaders. It is already entering organizations through the tools employees choose, the…
The Cause+Effect PodcastGiving USA 2026: What You Need to know | Rick Dunham & Joshua Crowther
In this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, Trent Dunham, President and CEO of Dunham+Co, is joined by Rick Dunham, Founder and Chairman, and Josh Crowther…
The Cause+Effect PodcastCreating a Culture That Actually Cares | Brian Mountjoy
In this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, Trent Dunham, CEO+ President of Dunham+Co, is joined by Brian Mountjoy, Chief Culture Officer at Dunham+Co, for a…
The Cause+Effect PodcastWhy Donors Stop Giving and How to Win Them Back | Joshua Crowther
In this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, Trent Dunham, President+CEO of Dunham+Co, sits down with Josh Crowther, VP of Dunham+Co, to unpack the real…
The Cause+Effect PodcastTrent’s Top 10 For 2026 (Pt. 2) | Eric Gomez
In this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, Trent Dunham, President and CEO of Dunham+Co, is joined again by Eric Gomez, COO of Dunham+Co, for part two of…
The Cause+Effect PodcastTrent’s Top 10 For 2026 (Pt. 1) | Eric Gomez
In this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, Trent Dunham, President and CEO of Dunham+Co, is joined by Eric Gomez, COO of Dunham+Co, for a practical…
The Cause+Effect PodcastThe Myth of Summer Giving | Joshua Crowther
Does giving really go down in the summer—or have nonprofits simply come to expect it? In this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, Trent Dunham, President+CEO…
The Cause+Effect PodcastManifesto of the Future Church | David Kinnaman
Is a spiritual resurgence really happening or are we just seeing isolated moments? In this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, Trent Dunham sits down with…
The Cause+Effect PodcastThe Best Story Wins | Matthew Luhn
In this episode of Cause+Effect, Trent Dunham is joined by Matthew Luhn — writer, animator, director, author, and longtime Pixar story leader. Drawing from his…
The Cause+Effect PodcastCan AI Increase Impact? | James ”JP” Poulter
In this episode of Cause+Effect, Trent Dunham sits down with James “JP” Poulter, Head of Innovation at Dunham+Company and author of AI at Work (coming August…
The Cause+Effect PodcastThe Fundraising Signals You Can’t Ignore in 2026 | Rick Dunham & Joshua Crowther
In this episode of The Cause+Effect Podcast, Trent Dunham is joined by Rick Dunham, Founder and Chairman of Dunham+Company, and Josh Crowther, Vice President…
The Cause+Effect PodcastFail Fast, Learn Faster | Matt Potter
In this episode of The Cause+Effect Podcast, Trent Dunham sits down with Matt Potter, co-founder of PRAY.COM, for a candid conversation on how mission-driven…
The Cause+Effect PodcastThe Shepherd’s Heart for the One | Adam Mesa
Recorded live at the Dunham+Company Summit, Trent Dunham sits down with Pastor Adam Mesa of Patria Church for a grounded conversation about keeping ministry…
The Cause+Effect PodcastBuilding Healthy Culture | Jenni Catron
What makes a team want to show up—and what causes even mission-driven organizations to quietly drift into burnout, confusion, or disengagement? Trent Dunham…
The Cause+Effect PodcastStrategies for Ministry Success in 2026
In this episode, host Trent Dunham, President and CEO of Dunham+Company, is joined by Josh Crowther, VP at Dunham+Company, to discuss how ministries and…
The Cause+Effect PodcastFundraising Strategies for Challenging Times
In this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, host Trent Dunham is joined by Rick Dunham, founder and chairman of Dunham+Company, to discuss how leaders can…
The Cause+Effect PodcastCreativity with a Purpose: Aligning Vision and Impact
In this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, host Trent Dunham sits down with Dan Sumpter, Chief Product Officer and creative leader at Dunham+Company, to…
The Cause+Effect PodcastThe Power of Humility in Leadership
In this reflective episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, host Trent Dunham, President and CEO of Dunham+Company, takes a deep dive into one of the most critical…
The Cause+Effect PodcastThe Power of Storytelling
In this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, host Trent Dunham is joined by Matt Ferguson and Peter McGowan, two creative leaders with a passion for…
The Cause+Effect PodcastNavigating Technology and AI with Wisdom
In this thought-provoking episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, host Trent Dunham dives into the fascinating and complex world of artificial intelligence with…
The Cause+Effect PodcastMid-Year Giving Update: What You Need to Know About Donor Trends Happening Now
In this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, host Trent Dunham welcomes back Rick Dunham, founder and chairman of Dunham+Company, for an insightful…
The Cause+Effect PodcastMeasuring What Matters: Driving Impact Through Effective KPIs
In this insightful episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, host Trent Dunham is joined by Joshua Crowther to explore the critical role of measurement in…
The Cause+Effect PodcastGenerational Giving: Insights to Engage Donors Across Ages
Welcome to this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, where we explore the fascinating dynamics of generational engagement in charitable giving. Host Trent…
The Cause+Effect PodcastBuilding Spaces That Inspire Ministry Impact
On this episode, we’re bringing together a dynamic conversation at the crossroads of ministry, architecture, and strategy. Hosted by Trent Dunham, this episode…
The Cause+Effect PodcastWhat to Do When Giving Drops
Understanding the ebb and flow of charitable giving is crucial for nonprofits and ministries to thrive in a challenging economic landscape. Trent Dunham is…
The Cause+Effect PodcastFostering Unity in the Workplace
We’re excited to have Brian Mountjoy, Chief Culture Officer at Dunham+Company, joining us today. With over a decade of experience shaping organizational…
The Cause+Effect PodcastHow AI Is Reshaping SEO and SEM
Dive into the latest episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, where Trent Dunham sits down with industry experts Nils Smith, Madison DeLage, and Haley Johnson to…
The Cause+Effect PodcastThe Power of Trust in Leadership
Welcome to a special episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast! Today, Trent Dunham is joined by his long-time collaborator and friend, Nils Smith. This episode…
The Cause+Effect PodcastResilience: Redefining Identity and Leadership in Challenging Times
Without a guest this time, Trent takes time to reflect on a meaningful and thought-provoking word that has shaped Dunham+Company at its core. Following the…
The Cause+Effect PodcastThe Universal Power of Creativity
On this episode of Cause+Effect, we’re exploring creativity in a way you've never considered before. Join host Trent Dunham as he welcomes Dan Sumpter, Chief…
The Cause+Effect PodcastHow Media and Content Creation are Evolving
How has the media landscape changed in the past decade, and what does it mean for content creators today? Carey Nieuwhof, returning guest and renowned…
The Cause+Effect PodcastInnovating for a Kingdom Impact
Welcome to this inspiring episode of the Cause+Effect podcast featuring James Poulter, a global leader in AI and innovation. Together, Trent and James dive…
The Cause+Effect PodcastThe Charitable Tax Deduction – What You Need to Know
Welcome to this special episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast! Host Trent Dunham sits down with Rick Dunham, Founder and Chairman of Dunham+Company, to explore…
The Cause+Effect PodcastUnpacking Donor Confidence: Insights from the 2025 Donor Confidence Study
Today, we’re excited to explore some fascinating insights and trends in donor psyche, brought to life by our special guest, Rick Dunham. A frequent visitor to…
The Cause+Effect PodcastTop Ten Trends to Watch in 2025
This episode of the Cause+Effect podcast dives into the highlights of Trent’s presentation at our annual Summit. Featuring a dynamic discussion between hosts…
The Cause+Effect PodcastLeading Through Change: What We Discovered in Our Rebranding Process
Join us for a special episode of the Cause and Effect Podcast, where Trent Dunham leads a discussion alongside Nils Smith, Rick Dunham, and Dan Sumpter…
The Cause+Effect PodcastHow to Leverage GivingTuesday for Greater Impact
Ever wondered how charities can maximize their results on GivingTuesday—and beyond? This episode dives deep into GivingTuesday 2024 and provides actionable…
The Cause+Effect PodcastHow Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping the Ministry Landscape [REBROADCAST]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the nonprofit world by providing tools for better outreach and engagement through personalized messaging and…
The Cause+Effect PodcastHow Artificial Intelligence Can Help Your Organization [REBROADCAST]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the ministry landscape and the team at Dunham+Company is constantly evaluating how these new tools can move your…
The Cause+Effect PodcastMastering Year-End Planning for Nonprofits
In this episode, we tackle the vital topic of year-end planning for nonprofit organizations, churches, and any mission-driven group navigating the final…
The Cause+Effect PodcastMastering KPIs for Data-Driven Growth
Welcome to this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, hosted by Trent Dunham with co-host Nils Smith. Today, we’re joined by Danielle Rice, the digital and data…
The Cause+Effect PodcastBalancing Growth and Core Values in Organizations
In this episode, Dunham+Company’s Chief Creative Officer, Dan Sumpter, flips the script by interviewing our host, Trent, on a topic that resonates deeply with…
The Cause+Effect PodcastThe Lost Art of Nuance
In today's fast-paced digital world, where communication is often reduced to quick texts and bold social media statements, have we lost the art of nuance? Join…
The Cause+Effect PodcastUnderstanding the Shifting Landscape of American Generosity
Join Trent in this eye-opening episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, featuring Rick Dunham, founder and chairman of Dunham and Company. They explore a timely…
The Cause+Effect PodcastIs it Time for a Brand Refresh?
On this Cause+Effect episode, Nils Smith and Dan Sumpter join Trent in a discussion on rebranding your company. They review what a brand refresh is and how to…
The Cause+Effect PodcastShifts in the Social Media Landscape
In this episode of the Cause+Effect podcast, Trent and Nils Smith discuss the recent ruling against Google in a massive antitrust lawsuit and the resulting…
The Cause+Effect PodcastDeveloping Your Ministry’s Case for Support
As you seek to grow the support for your organization, do donors know how their generosity is advancing the cause of your ministry? How your ministry is…
The Cause+Effect PodcastWhat We Are Learning about Christian Radio Listeners
Dunham+Company Founder, Rick Dunham, returns to the show to unpack some very revealing research on Christian radio, specifically, listeners who have a favorite…
The Cause+Effect PodcastREBROADCAST: The Future of a Christian Worldview
As a Fellow at the Cultural Research Center and Associate Professor of Humanities at Arizona Christian University, Dr. Adam Rasmussen draws upon his 25 years…
The Cause+Effect PodcastDonor Confidence Pivots Towards Optimism
It’s no surprise that stubbornly high inflation has impacted how donors are feeling. That’s why you need to understand the implications of the current economic…
The Cause+Effect PodcastFive Capital Campaign Mistakes You Can Avoid
While raising capital to move a ministry’s strategy forward is important work, it can also create leadership anxiety and seem daunting and even overwhelming…
The Cause+Effect PodcastREBROADCAST: How to Optimize Your Advertising Results
When it comes to digital advertising, the only constant we can count on is change. Thanks to Meta’s latest privacy policy updates, digital advertisers and…
The Cause+Effect PodcastREBROADCAST: How to Create a Powerful SEO Strategy
As we look at today’s digital landscape, we can easily see how crowded the marketplace has become, placing a greater demand for quality content to cut through…
The Cause+Effect PodcastREBROADCAST: How to Navigate Change
When you think of change management your mind likely flips toward systems, processes, and goals. Dunham+Company Chief Strategist, Jonathan Pitts, joins the…