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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 Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping the Ministry Landscape
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the nonprofit world by providing tools for better outreach and engagement through personalized messaging and…
The Cause+Effect PodcastThe Current State of Generosity
Donors give to organizations and ministries that they trust, to leaders that they trust, and where they think their donations will make a difference. Taped at…
The Cause+Effect PodcastHow Your Leadership Should Change as Your Organization Grows
Organizations go through different phases of growth, but not every phase requires the same type of leadership to experience success. In this episode, popular…
The Cause+Effect PodcastTen Trends to Watch in 2024
Captured live from the Dunham+Company 2024 Summit in Anaheim, California, Trent Dunham reveals ten trends that ministries should be preparing for in the new…
The Cause+Effect PodcastUsing Video to Tell Your Story
It is simply impossible for a ministry to reach its full impact without utilizing video as a key component of the messaging. In our latest episode of the…
The Cause+Effect PodcastHow Leveraging Technology is a Key to a Leader’s Freedom
Most leaders want to avoid focusing time and resources on their technology infrastructure, yet it is likely the secret to freeing up more time and resources to…
The Cause+Effect PodcastHow Your Website Can Enhance Your Ministry Impact
No ministry can reach its maximum impact without a great website that is easy to use and engages the user. On this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, Nils…
The Cause+Effect PodcastUsing Podcasting to Expand Your Ministry Platform
Podcasting has now become an essential tool to extending a ministry's reach and for sharing your unique Kingdom message. The importance of podcasting in…
The Cause+Effect PodcastHow Direct Mail Can Benefit Your Ministry
If you think direct mail is a tool of the past, think again! It has never been more important. On this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, Founder+Chairman…
The Cause+Effect PodcastHow Artificial Intelligence Can Help Your Organization
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 PodcastHow to Integrate Your Brand Internally
A clear and compelling brand is key to anyone understanding the identity and purpose of your organization. Yet, unfortunately, most organizations lack a brand…
The Cause+Effect PodcastTop Mistakes Board and Organizational Leaders Make
We all know that a nonprofit board can either be an accelerant and encouragement to its leaders, or it can serve as an obstacle to achieving organizational…
The Cause+Effect PodcastIs It Time for You to Get on Threads?
Nils Smith, the Chief Strategist of Social Media+Innovation at Dunham+Company, returns to the Cause+Effect Podcast to discuss the enormous changes at Twitter…
The Cause+Effect PodcastNavigating Change Management with Michael Tomlinson
God gives seasons for a reason. But, seasons change and change is inevitable in healthy and thriving organizations. Yet, navigating change is one of the more…
The Cause+Effect PodcastThe 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 PodcastBest of the Cause+Effect Podcast on Artificial Intelligence and Navigating Change
On this "Best Of" episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, we revisit our time focused on how artificial intelligence is changing the nonprofit landscape and the…
The Cause+Effect PodcastBest of the Cause+Effect Podcast with Dr. George Barna and the Best Use of Data
On this "Best Of" episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, we revisit our time with Dr. George Barna and our Chief Technology Officer at Dunham+Company, Danielle…
The Cause+Effect PodcastGiving USA 2023: The Impact of the Economy and Inflation on Giving
In light of our current economy, it’s crucial to get a grip on how the economy and inflation have impacted giving. In this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast…
The Cause+Effect PodcastThe Benefits of a Healthy Transition
One year after the founder of Dunham+Company, Rick Dunham, stepped into a new role as Chairman, and Trent Dunham became the new President, the two are joined…
The Cause+Effect PodcastHow 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…
The Cause+Effect PodcastHow 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 PodcastHow 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 PodcastHow Are Donors Responding to the Economy?
The latest research is in – and you can’t afford to ignore it. The most recent update of our Donor Confidence Study indicates that donors are pulling back and…
The Cause+Effect PodcastThe Skill of Listening as a Leader
Leadership is difficult in any capacity. It requires us to refine skills that we are not naturally wired with, which may challenge us in many ways. In this…
The Cause+Effect PodcastHow Artificial Intelligence is Changing the Nonprofit Landscape
At times, the pace of technological change can be daunting, especially when it’s moving as fast as artificial intelligence (AI). In this episode of the…
The Cause+Effect PodcastThe Shifting Sands of Generational Giving
As cost-of-living continues to impact charitable giving, understanding how each generation engages in philanthropy will empower you to develop the most…
The Cause+Effect PodcastBig Things to Watch For in 2023
Following the annual Dunham Summit, Trent Dunham and Nils Smith sit down to discuss the highlights from this year's event, lessons learned from the featured…
The Cause+Effect PodcastI Didn’t See it Coming with Carey Nieuwhof
Founding Pastor of one of North America's most influential churches, Carey Nieuwhof desires to help you overcome life's hardest and most crippling challenges…
The Cause+Effect PodcastLeading an Intergenerational Team with Holly Tate
Holly Tate currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Growth @ Leadr. She is an international speaker, growth consultant, entrepreneur, and member of the…
The Cause+Effect PodcastWhere the Donor Journey Most Often Ends
As we approach the end of the year, the Dunham+Company teams sit down to discuss the best ways to keep your donor base engaged. This discussion includes…
The Cause+Effect PodcastShould we Twitter?
Nils Smith, the Chief Strategist of Social Media+Innovation at Dunham+Company, returns to the Cause+Effect Podcast to discuss the enormous changes at Twitter…
The Cause+Effect PodcastDid Cryptocurrency Just Die?
Is cryptocurrency still relevant? Should your ministry be accepting it as a giving channel? Or are you just curious about cryptocurrency? You’ve come to the…
The Cause+Effect PodcastDiscovering the Best Ways to Use Data
Danielle Rice, the Chief Technology Officer at Dunham+Company, joins the show to discuss how to move from tactics to strategy when using data in your…
The Cause+Effect PodcastLeading with a Biblical Worldview with Dr. George Barna
Today’s guest is one of the world’s leading Christian researchers and you have certainly heard of his work! George Barna is a professor at Arizona Christian…
The Cause+Effect PodcastThree Phases of Change That Sustain Progress
As Trent Dunham transitions into his new leadership role as CEO of Dunham+Company, he shares with the Cause+Effect audience three phases that allow…
The Cause+Effect PodcastThree Podcasting Trends to Watch at the End of 2022
As we near the last quarter of 2022, podcasting continues to increase in its influence and adoption. For many ministries, podcasting has become a major piece…
The Cause+Effect PodcastThe Future of Web3
Nils Smith, Dunham+Company’s Chief Strategist for Social Media + Innovation, unpacks the future of Web3 and what it will mean for ministries. Web3, as an idea…
The Cause+Effect PodcastBest Of the Cause+Effect Podcast on Digital Currency and Cryptocurrency
On this "Best Of" episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, we revisit our time this season with Matt Hayes, James Lawrence, and the Dunham Digital Team. Matt Hayes…
The Cause+Effect PodcastBest Of the Cause+Effect Podcast with Brian Mountjoy and Josh Crowther
On this "Best Of" episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, we revisit our time this season with Brian Mountjoy and Josh Crowther. Brian Mountjoy, the Chief Culture…
The Cause+Effect PodcastBest Of the Cause+Effect Podcast with David Kinnaman and Steve McBeth
On this "Best Of" episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, we revisit our time this season with David Kinnaman and Steve McBeth. Kinnaman, CEO of the Barna Group…
The Cause+Effect PodcastSurprising Insights Concerning Donor Confidence
It’s no surprise that this 40-year-high inflation has impacted how donors are feeling. That’s why you need to understand the implications of the current…
The Cause+Effect PodcastCreating a Winning Digital User Experience
User Experience can be complex. From user journeys and intuitive design, to prototypes and high-speed development – there's a lot to understand. In this…
The Cause+Effect PodcastDeveloping Mid-Level Donors with Erik Rogers
Erik Rogers, Chief Strategist for Donor Advancement, joins the Cause+Effect Podcast to discuss the unique opportunities organizations have to identify, care…
The Cause+Effect PodcastAdapting to the Changing Landscape
There are a number of factors contributing to the changing landscape that ministries face today. Which in turn, is making it necessary for every organization…
The Cause+Effect PodcastWelcome to the Metaverse!
Nils Smith, Chief Strategist for Social Media+Innovation at Dunham+Company, joins Trent Dunham to welcome our new digital home - the Metaverse! Since the…
The Cause+Effect PodcastSPECIAL EPISODE: The Future of Dunham+Company
On this special episode Rick and Trent Dunham unpack how God is opening new doors to further the original vision of the company. They discuss what intentional…
The Cause+Effect PodcastThe Changing Landscape of Digital Advertising
On this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, Trent is joined by a few Dunham+Company team members to discuss the ever-changing nature of digital advertising…
The Cause+Effect PodcastMaximizing Cryptocurrency Donations for Good with Matt Hayes and James Lawrence
Curious about cryptocurrency? Wondering if it can help your ministry or cause? You have come to the right place! On this week's episode of The Cause+Effect…
The Cause+Effect PodcastLeading At Your Best with Carey Nieuwhof
Carey Nieuwhof is a former lawyer and founding pastor of Connexus Church in Canada. As one of the world’s most influential Christian thinkers, he is passionate…
The Cause+Effect PodcastFinding Faith as an Exile with David Kinnaman
David Kinnaman, CEO of the Barna Group, joins the Cause+Effect Podcast to discuss some of their most recent research concerning Christianity and the emerging…
The Cause+Effect PodcastTrends That Are Shaping 2022
Trent Dunham welcomes Josh Crowther, Executive Director of Dunham+Company Australia, to the show to discuss trends we’re expecting in 2022 and how your…
The Cause+Effect PodcastLeading Through Innovation with Steve McBeth
Steve McBeth is the founding president of Disney Interactive Worldwide, former Senior Advisor for the Barna Group, and, more recently, he has worked in the…
The Cause+Effect PodcastLeading a Team That’s Not Returning to the Office
The pandemic has shifted or changed permanently the way many people experience the workplace. In this episode, Brian Mountjoy, the Chief Culture Officer at…
The Cause+Effect PodcastWhat to Expect in the New Year
Trent Dunham is joined by Dan Sumpter and Rick Dunham as they turn our attention to 2022. As ministries turn the calendar on their fundraising efforts, it is…
The Cause+Effect PodcastA Christmas Message from the Dunham Podcast Network
Trent Dunham, President of Dunham+Company, shares a personal reflection on Psalm 33:4 in light of the Christmas season. As we end the year, the entire team…
The Cause+Effect PodcastDigital Privacy: What’s the balance?
On this episode of the Cause+Effect podcast, we invite you to the Dunham Table to listen in on a conversation between members of the senior leadership team at…
The Cause+Effect PodcastUsing Video to Build Brand Awareness
Summary: Trent is joined by is Nils Smith, Chief Strategist for Social Media+Innovation at Dunham+Company, to discuss the importance of video as a primary way…
The Cause+Effect PodcastHow Great Leaders Create Unity with Trent Dunham
Description: In this solo episode with the President of Dunham+Company, Trent Dunham reflects on Paul’s teachings in the book of Ephesians to challenge…
The Cause+Effect PodcastPosition Yourself for Success this Year-End
Trent Dunham is joined at the Dunham Table by Nils Smith and Dan Sumpter to discuss strategies you can implement in the next 60 days to put your ministry in a…
The Cause+Effect PodcastWhat to Expect from Donors in Q4
What are donors thinking as we head into Quarter 4? Rick Dunham joins today's episode to unpack the latest national research study on donor confidence that…