Money to Give

What if artificial intelligence could help nonprofits become more personal, more efficient, and more effective — without replacing the human relationships that make philanthropy meaningful? In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Kevin Dean to explore how nonprofits can begin leveraging AI to improve donor engagement, personalize outreach, streamline operations, and scale their...

What if one of the most powerful tools for nonprofit growth, donor engagement, and long-term visibility is something many organizations still aren’t using effectively? In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Jeff Cline to explore why podcasting and digital storytelling are rapidly becoming essential strategies for nonprofits looking to build trust, scale their message, and conne...

What if philanthropy focused not only on solving problems, but on unlocking the extraordinary potential hidden inside the world’s most vulnerable communities? In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with L.R. Fox to explore how entrepreneurial thinking, lived experience, and compassion can come together to create transformational change. Drawing from his own experience growing up in...

What happens when nonprofit CEOs are expected to lead fundraising efforts without ever being trained to lead through philanthropy? In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Randall Hallett to explore the growing leadership gap in the nonprofit sector and why authentic CEO engagement is becoming essential for long-term organizational success. Drawing from decades of experience in h...

What happens when cutting-edge science, mission-driven leadership, and nonprofit investment come together to fight one of the world’s most devastating cancers? In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Paul Romnes to explore the groundbreaking work being done at OS Therapies to combat osteosarcoma — a rare and aggressive bone cancer that affects both children and dogs. Paul shares...

What if the financial strategies most people rely on are leaving them more vulnerable than protected? In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Kris Miller, also known as the “Money Maestro,” to explore the world of safe money strategies, living legacy planning, and financial peace of mind. Drawing from more than three decades of experience and over $2.5 billion in protected clien...

What separates the best financial advisors from everyone else when it comes to charitable planning? In Part 2 of this conversation on Money to Give, Rick Peck welcomes back Erinn Andrews to explore the rapidly changing relationship between financial advising, donor-advised funds, and philanthropy. Erinn shares insights from new national research focused on how advisors are incorporating charitable...

What happens when charitable giving becomes more complex than most donors and nonprofits are prepared for? In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck welcomes Erinn Andrews for Part 1 of a thoughtful conversation exploring the rapidly evolving world of philanthropy, donor-advised funds, and charitable strategy. Erinn shares what she is paying close attention to right now, including proposed legis...

What if the real estate you already own could unlock greater financial freedom, passive income, and even a more meaningful charitable legacy? In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Ray DeWitt, founder of the 1031DST Group, to explore how Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) are transforming the way investors think about real estate, retirement, and long-term planning. Ray shares ho...

What does it take to preserve a symbol of freedom, international friendship, and shared history? In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck is joined by Marc Onetto and Domitille Marchal Lemoine to tell the extraordinary story of the Hermione — the historic French frigate that carried Marquis de Lafayette to America in 1780 to help secure support for the American Revolution. Together, they explor...

What happens when the rules around charitable giving suddenly change — and how can nonprofits, donors, and advisors prepare before it’s too late? In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Jennifer V. Abelaj to unpack the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and what it could mean for the future of charitable giving. Jennifer explains how new deduction thresholds may reshape do...

What if one of the most powerful charitable planning strategies could help families reduce taxes, support meaningful causes, and transfer wealth to future generations all at the same time? In this final installment of the 3-part advanced charitable planning series on Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down once again with Randy Fox to unpack the world of Balloon CLATs, also known as Shark Fin Charitabl...

What if one of the most valuable assets in your business isn’t on the balance sheet at all? In Part 2 of this special series on advanced charitable planning, Money to Give host Rick Peck sits down again with Randy Fox to explore the often-overlooked concept of personal goodwill and how it can become a powerful philanthropic planning tool during the sale of a business. Randy breaks down the differe...

What if one of the most powerful charitable planning tools has been sitting quietly in the background for decades? In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Randy Fox to unpack the world of pooled income funds and why they may offer far more flexibility than many donors and advisors realize. Randy explains how pooled income funds compare to charitable remainder trusts and charitab...

What happens when charitable giving becomes more than writing a check — and turns into a life-changing experience? In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Kimberly Haley-Coleman, founder of Globe Aware, to explore how short-term volunteer service abroad is creating meaningful impact for both communities and volunteers around the world. From building clean-burning stoves in Peru...

What if nonprofits could unlock millions — or even billions — in future funding opportunities through a strategy most organizations have never explored? In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Nick Burgess to unpack the powerful world of premium finance life insurance and how it’s helping nonprofits build transformational endowments. From creating a $50 million endowment with a...

What happens when you’re given a second chance at life and choose to dedicate it to helping others heal? In this deeply moving episode, Rick Peck sits down with Trish Kane, founder of Healerverse, to explore a journey that began with a near-death experience and transformed into a life rooted in purpose, service, and impact. After battling addiction and surviving a nine-day coma that nearly took he...

What if being a philanthropist had nothing to do with wealth and everything to do with how you live your life? In this inspiring conversation, Rick Peck sits down with educator, author, and lifelong changemaker Bob Hopkins to challenge one of the biggest misconceptions in philanthropy today: that giving is reserved for those with financial means. Drawing from decades of teaching, storytelling, and...

What separates a fundraising event that energizes donors from one that completely falls apart? In this second conversation with Roger Devine, Rick Peck dives deeper into the real-world successes and painful missteps behind nonprofit fundraising events. From chaotic games and poorly designed auctions to moments that leave donors frustrated or disengaged, Roger shares candid stories from over two de...

What if just six minutes could generate half of your fundraising event’s revenue? In this powerful episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Roger Devine, a fundraising strategist and event expert, to uncover why nonprofit events succeed or fall flat. As funding pressures rise from reduced federal grants, strained foundations, and uncertain donor behavior, Roger makes a compelling case fo...

What if your greatest pain could become your greatest purpose? In this heartfelt episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Patti Parker, a seasoned financial planner, former registered nurse, and founder of Discovery Financial, to explore how personal loss can transform into a mission of impact. After experiencing profound tragedy, Patti channeled her journey into creating a platform that...

What does it really take to turn good intentions into meaningful, lasting impact? In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Marc Pollick, founder of the Giving Back Fund, to explore the often-overlooked infrastructure behind effective philanthropy. With a career spanning nearly three decades and an unexpected start as a Holocaust scholar working alongside Nobel Peace Prize laureat...

What if storytelling could become one of the most powerful tools in your philanthropic strategy? In this innovative episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Rosser Goodman, filmmaker and founder of Tano Rising Film, to explore how cause-driven feature films are transforming the way philanthropists create impact. Rosser shares how her model connects high-net-worth families with ready-to-p...

What happens when a discovery from your past completely reshapes your identity and your relationship with wealth? In this deeply reflective episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Hilary Giovale, author of Becoming a Good Relative, to explore how a single family genealogy revelation led her on a profound journey of reckoning, healing, and ultimately, reparative philanthropy. Hilary shar...

This bonus episode of Money to Give dives into one of the most consequential tax policy moments impacting the nonprofit sector in recent years. Rick Peck is joined by policy experts Sara Barba and Ali Bedford of Integer LLC to break down what actually happened behind the scenes what provisions were proposed, what was successfully removed through advocacy, and what the final legislation means for d...