The Cause+Effect Podcast

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 episode, Trent Dunham walks through the importance of listening as a leader, and ways in which he has learned to grow in this area. Give today’s podcast a listen and you’ll hopefully discover some keys takeaways to be proactive when it comes to...

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 Cause+Effect Podcast, you will hear leaders from Dunham+Company's technology and innovation teams discuss how ethical AI can help nonprofits achieve their missions, how to leverage AI to make more informed decisions, and better engage with your com...

As cost-of-living continues to impact charitable giving, understanding how each generation engages in philanthropy will empower you to develop the most effective fundraising strategies for today. Dunham+Company and Giving USA have partnered together to release a brand-new special report on generational giving. In this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, Trent Dunham, Rick Dunham and Josh Crowther...

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 speakers, and dive into some important questions about the upcoming year. How concerned should ministries be about the current economic situation? What role will video continue to play in compelling storytelling? And how can we speak to our do...

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. He joins the Dunham Podcast Network to share insights about his own journey, providing clear tools and guidelines if you feel stuck in a painful experience or are wrestling with one of the unique challenges of ministry. It is a powerful and...

Holly Tate currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Growth @ Leadr. She is an international speaker, growth consultant, entrepreneur, and member of the Forbes Communications Council. Holly joins to the Cause+Effect Podcast today to discuss her recent insights about leading intergenerational teams, what the most recent research is saying about generation distinctions, and why she is optimis...

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 details about the three main phases of the constituent funnel and how to keep donors moving through your engagement process. Also, how do ministries build awareness? What does effective communication look like? What is the role of automation? When...

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. Among all of the social media platforms, none have been as closely watched and as controversial as Twitter. Following the widely scrutinized purchase by Elon Musk, much of the debate has focused on the role of social media and who provides a...

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 right place! On this week's episode of The Cause+Effect Podcast, Trent Dunham is joined by Matt Hayes and James Lawrence from Engiven to discuss the current state of alternative currencies and what it means for the future of your ministry.

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 organization. In the episode, we will learn how to best understand your audience by not only considering their interests, but also taking it a step deeper and understanding specific demographics and interactions that ensure your data strategy accompl...

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 University and the Director of Research at the Cultural Research Center at ACU. His most recent research has considered what type of Christian leader is more likely to hold Biblical views. We are excited to discuss these findings and other imp...

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 organizations to scale their work in a sustainable manner. Leading your organization through these three phases will ensure that you improve your employee experience and serve your clients well. Tired of doing things the same. way. every. year? Listen...

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 of their content platform. In this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, Nils Smith and Chris Lawson join Trent Dunham to discuss three major trends that will change the way podcast content is developed and deployed in the coming years.

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, is here to stay! Ministries need to understand how decentralization and blockchain technologies are affecting the ministry landscape. It is an important episode for the future of ministry influence – don’t miss out!

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 and James Lawrence from Engiven to discuss how to get started with taking alternative currencies and why it’s vital to the future of your ministry. And, the Dunham Team discusses finding the balance between keeping user information private...

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 Officer at Dunham+Company, discusses how a company can keep a healthy team culture even when part of the team is working remotely. Josh Crowther, Executive Director of Dunham+Company Australia, to the show to discuss trends we’re expecting...

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, joins the Cause+Effect Podcast to discuss some of their most recent research concerning Christianity and the emerging generation. McBeth is the founding president of Disney Interactive Worldwide, former Senior Advisor for the Barna Group, an...

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 economic climate. We recently completed the fifth iteration of our popular Donor Confidence Study – and the results are concerning. On the episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast we explore our new findings.

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 episode of Cause+Effect, we break down some of these concepts to get to the simple truths and discover principles and practical steps to boost your ministry’s user experience, satisfy your donors, and create more Kingdom impact!

Erik Rogers, Chief Strategist for Donor Advancement, joins the Cause+Effect Podcast to discuss the unique opportunities organizations have to identify, care for, and help foster the generosity of mid-level givers. Trent Dunham and Erik discuss the best strategies to make sure those with the most potential to grow in their generosity are being encouraged to embrace your organization’s vision in new...

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 to evaluate what strategies are being the most effective. In this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, the Dunham Table unpacks the types of new thinking and questions to ask that are necessary to reach a new audience as well as how to best s...

Nils Smith, Chief Strategist for Social Media+Innovation at Dunham+Company, joins Trent Dunham to welcome our new digital home - the Metaverse! Since the launch of the Metaverse, a network of 3D virtual worlds focused on social connection, ministries across the globe have started exploring how to best leverage it to share Good News and have greater reach and impact. Nils explores some best practic...

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 leadership transition looks like and how they see things from different yet collaborative perspectives.

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. In particular, they dive deep on recent changes made by Meta and Google Analytics. In this important episode, you will learn how to faith-based organizations can stay relevant, use the best tools, and find the right audience for your unique p...

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 Podcast, Trent and Nils are joined by Matt Hayes and James Lawrence from Engiven to discuss how to get started with taking alternative currencies and why it’s vital to the future of your ministry.