The Cause+Effect Podcast

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 marketers have been forced to shift strategies to maintain performance from previous years. Does this mean that the opportunity for a successful outcome is dead? In this podcast, Dunham Company’s Director of Digital Madison Farrell shares her learnings from these recent shifts and ways to adapt to these changes.

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 noise. On this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, we discuss the need for a solid SEO strategy to amplify your organization’s reach and create greater impact. Don’t miss out!

When you think of change management your mind likely flips toward systems, processes, and goals.Dunham+Company Chief Strategist, Jonathan Pitts, joins the podcast to discuss how to navigate change by suggesting that one of the greatest things to consider in change management is you. Your soul. Your growth. Your Christlikeness. Jonathan shares three lessons he has learned that will certainly help you navigate a season of change: 1) assume the Lord is provoking the change; 2) assume He cares about your character more than anything; and 3) assume God wants your relationships to stay intact. Change is inevitable. Tension in change is inevitable. How you manage that change is up to you. Join us on this episode to learn how to change well!

Experts discuss how AI can alleviate administrative burdens in ministry, allowing more time for meaningful interactions. The evolution of AI in communication, focusing on chatbots and voice technology. Exploring the future of computing and AI opportunities for ministry leaders, streamlining administrative duties. Navigating AI in organizations, emphasizing intentional use and potential pitfalls. Adapting to technology shifts in ministry, integrating AI into tools for effective work.

Podcast explores current trends in generosity, highlighting the importance of trust in donors. Discussion on philanthropy insights, year-end giving trends, and economic influences. Concerns over decline in American household charitable giving. Strategies for effective donor engagement and fundraising innovation.

Discover the reasons behind the high failure rates of businesses and churches, and how leaders can defy the odds. Explore the three levels of leadership and the challenges of succession. Uncover the power of systems in improving efficiency and preventing burnout. Learn the importance of clarity and values in organizational growth and creating a strong culture.

The podcast discusses ten trends to watch in 2024, including the increased use of text as a communications medium, the impact of AI, the fragmentation of audiences, the effects of uncertainty and elections on donor giving, the rise of spoken word audio, mid-level donor strategies, the importance of ministry story, the power of relationships, and the importance of fostering strong relationships to accelerate ministry and promote unity in making Jesus famous.

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 Cause+Effect Podcast, we dive into the dynamic world of video storytelling for ministries and its pivotal role in fundraising. Dan Sumpter, Chief Creative Officer, and Nils Smith, Chief Strategist for Social Media and Innovation, join Trent Dunham to showcase the unique power of video in capturing and conveying ministry impact and creating a deeper emotional connection with audiences. You’ll gain valuable insights on creating compelling video content that vividly brings your ministry's mission to life and effectively boosts fundraising efforts. And you’ll learn how to harness the transformative power of visual storytelling to uplift and inspire your ministry's community and move them to their deepest level of engagement with your organization.

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 fulfill ministry goals. In this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, Trent Dunham is joined by Danielle Rice, Chief Technology Officer at Dunham+Company, to explore how robust and healthy technology infrastructure can help ministries more effectively spread their message, connect with followers, streamline operations, create digitally secure environments, and steward resources – both time and money. In this current digital age, a robust technology foundation is an essential tool for empowering ministries to reach their desired audience and fulfill their unique mission.

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 Smith, Chief Strategist for Social Media and Innovation, and Madison Delage, Associate Director of Digital Strategy, join the show to explore the essential elements and changing technology involved in website development. Listeners will hear how a great website must connect with donors, provide transparency, and be the primary tool that communicates a ministry's core message and ultimately, enhances the ministry's effectiveness and impact. Everyone knows that having a great website is a non-negotiable and now you will have the tools to get it done!