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 listening well.

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 communities. We hope you’ll tune into this value packed discussion and glean insight to create even more impact for your organization.

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 unpack the latest findings, discuss the implications, and speculate about what it could mean for the future funding of ministry. For a deeper dive, purchase your copy of the Giving by Generations special report by visiting givingusa.org today!

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 donors around legacy giving? In this episode you will find answers to the questions and more - tune in and be encouraged!

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 insightful episode!

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 optimistic about the future of Christian leadership.

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 are the best times to make giving asks? All these questions are answered and more - don't miss this important discussion!

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 appropriate, if any, oversight. Nils helps us process the noise and consider all the ways Twitter might advance the platform of your ministry.

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 accomplishes your core objectives. Also, Danielle explains the importance of data governance to help you avoid future headaches!