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 of experience in Christian education to inspire students to thrive under the Lordship of Christ in all aspects of their lives. With a passion for helping students connect their faith with reason and culture, he guides them to make meaningful and relevant connections that go beyond mere academic study.

The Cultural Research Center's 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 important insights from Dr. Rasmussen's research.

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 keys to successfully navigating change. In this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, you will hear leaders from Dunham+Company's technology and innovation teams discuss how AI can help nonprofits achieve their missions. In addition, 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 yourself.

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 Rice. Best Selling Author and leading researcher, Dr. Barna, discusses his most recent research which dives into what type of Christian leader is more likely to hold Biblical views. In addition, Danielle joins the show to discuss how to move from tactics to strategy when using data in your organization.

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 Rick Dunham, Founder+Chair of Dunham+Company and Trent Dunham, President+CEO, highlight some important findings from the recent release of Giving USA 2023: The Annual Report on Philanthropy. This podcast will help you better understand giving trends in America and their implications for your organization.

Together, let’s arm ourselves with this relevant data to make more impact… all for the greater good.

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 by Nils Smith to reflect on what worked well, what was uniquely hard, and why every organization must take seriously the work of succession and leadership transitions.

It is an insightful and honest conversation you will not want to miss!

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!

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!

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 feeling a significant degree of pessimism about the economy. In light this, it’s imperative you stay proactive in keeping donors engaged and connected to your cause. In this episode, we’ll unpack the latest findings, and provide practical ways to keep your donors engaged amid difficult economic times.

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.