{"podcast":{"title":"The Cause+Effect Podcast","slug":"the-cause-effect-podcast-1208889","podcast_index_feed_id":1208889,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/4208880/episodes/feed","website_url":"http://dunhamandcompany.com/podcast","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8765a3026f15fe464664942aa2748555.jpg","author":"Dunham+Company Podcast Network","episode_count":196,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-11T22:17:49.799862+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cause-effect-podcast-1208889"},"episode":{"title":"Mid-Year Giving Update: What You Need to Know About Donor Trends Happening Now","slug":"mid-year-giving-update-what-you-need-to-know-about-donor-trends-happening-now","published_at":"2025-08-29T14:21:13+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cause-effect-podcast-1208889/mid-year-giving-update-what-you-need-to-know-about-donor-trends-happening-now","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cause-effect-podcast-1208889","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mid-year-giving-update-what-you-need-to-know-about-donor-trends-happening-now--67553591","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67553591/cause_effect_trent_and_rick_giving_2025.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast , host Trent Dunham welcomes back Rick Dunham, founder and chairman of Dunham+Company, for an insightful conversation on the latest giving trends and their implications for nonprofits. Together, they unpack the Mid-Year Giving Update , exploring key data points from 2024 and early 2025, including donor participation trends, the impact of tax policy changes, and strategies for navigating the current philanthropic landscape. From the decline in donor numbers to the importance of mid and major donor strategies, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help organizations prepare for a strong Q4 and beyond. Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, fundraiser, or simply passionate about philanthropy, this episode will equip you with the knowledge and tools to inspire generosity and drive impact. Tune in for a data-driven discussion that’s both timely and practical!","meta_description":"In this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast , host Trent Dunham welcomes back Rick Dunham, founder and chairman of Dunham+Company, for an insightful conve…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1594,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-cause-effect-podcast-1208889/episodes/mid-year-giving-update-what-you-need-to-know-about-donor-trends-happening-now/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cause-effect-podcast-1208889/mid-year-giving-update-what-you-need-to-know-about-donor-trends-happening-now.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}