Trent’s Top 10 For 2026 (Pt. 1) | Eric Gomez

In this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, Trent Dunham, President and CEO of Dunham+Co, is joined by Eric Gomez, COO of Dunham+Co, for a practical conversation on key trends and opportunities facing churches and nonprofit organizations in 2026.<br /><br />Drawing from Trent’s annual “Top 10” insights shared at the Dunham+Co client summit, Trent and Eric unpack five major areas leaders should be paying attention to: how to maximize every piece of content, why donor education around tax code changes matters, why now may be a strong moment for capital campaigns, how personal touch can deepen donor relationships, and why video should be part of every podcast strategy.<br /><br />From sermons and podcasts to handwritten notes and capital campaign communication, this conversation challenges leaders to think beyond more activity and instead focus on greater effectiveness, stronger relationships, and more impact.<br /><br />________________________<br /><br /><b>CHAPTERS:</b><br /><br />00:00 — Welcome to Cause+Effect<br />01:00 — Eric’s Journey to Dunham+Co<br />03:05 — Maximizing Every Piece of Content<br />09:35 — Donor Education and Tax Code Changes<br />13:30 — Why Now Is a Strong Time for Capital Campaigns<br />18:40 — How to Launch a Campaign the Right Way<br />23:45 — Personal Touch in an Automated World<br />27:55 — Why Podcasts Need Video