Money to Give

Over the next two decades, an estimated $84 trillion will pass from baby boomers and the silent generation to younger generations in what experts are calling the Great Wealth Transfer. This historic shift will impact families, tax policy, charitable giving, and the future of philanthropy itself. In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck speaks with policy and philanthropy expert Sandra Swirsky t...

Asking a donor for the wrong amount can leave fundraisers with a lingering sense of regret. Ask for too much, and the conversation may feel awkward or unrealistic. Ask for too little, and nonprofits risk leaving significant resources on the table or worse, signaling that their ambitions are smaller than their mission demands. In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with veteran fundr...

International nonprofits face many of the same fundraising challenges as organizations in the United States but often with even greater complexity. In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Stephanie Guzman of the Kenya Education Fund to explore how globally focused nonprofits build sustainable donor relationships while navigating limited resources, cultural differences, and the l...

Most Americans hold the vast majority of their wealth in assets that aren’t cash things like retirement accounts, real estate, and publicly traded stock. Yet many nonprofits continue to focus almost exclusively on cash donations. In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Brad Caswell of Charitable Solutions to explore why this disconnect exists and how nonprofits can unlock signif...

Real estate makes up one of the largest portions of wealth in America yet only a tiny fraction of charitable giving comes from donated property. In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Bruce Geiss, co-founder of Realty Gift Fund, to explore why so many nonprofits still say no to real estate gifts and what they are missing because of it. With decades of experience in real estate...

Planned giving conversations often start in the wrong place with technical gift vehicles instead of genuine human connection. In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with planned giving expert Joe Tumolo to explore why fundraisers should focus on building relationships first before diving into the mechanics of charitable trusts, bequests, and other planned giving tools. Joe shares hi...

A nonprofit’s fundraising success doesn’t just depend on great relationships it also depends on strong systems behind the scenes. In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck, the Philanthropy Guy, sits down with philanthropy operations expert Jenny Kleintop to discuss why messy databases and broken data systems can quietly derail even the most passionate fundraising programs. As the founder of Phi...

With endless emails, social media posts, and digital ads competing for attention every day, how can nonprofits truly break through the noise? In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck, the Philanthropy Guy, sits down with marketing strategist Phil Goodhart to explore why one of the oldest communication channels direct mail may actually be one of the most powerful tools nonprofits can use today....

Many nonprofits assume grant funding will be the key to sustaining their mission but the reality is far more complex. In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck, the Philanthropy Guy, sits down with experienced grant writer and nonprofit strategist Jeff Anderson to explore why so many organizations struggle to secure grant funding. With more than two decades in the nonprofit sector and millions o...

We hear the words diversity, equity, and inclusion everywhere but what do they actually mean inside a nonprofit organization? In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck, the Philanthropy Guy, sits down with Mason Bultje, annual fund manager at Sportsmen’s Tennis and Enrichment Center and a passionate advocate for equity in sports and community programs. Together they explore what authentic DEI lo...

Is government the best solution to society’s biggest challenges, or are nonprofits better equipped to create meaningful change? In this opening episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck also known as the Philanthropy Guy sits down with Stephen Bowles, founder of Catalyst Advisory, to explore one of the most important and often overlooked questions in philanthropy. Together, they unpack the tension betwe...

What if the way we think about charitable giving is only scratching the surface of the impact we could actually make? On Money to Give, host Rick Peck also known as the Philanthropy Guy opens the door to a smarter, more meaningful approach to giving that benefits nonprofits, donors, and the advisors who guide them. After nearly two decades working inside the world of charitable giving, Rick saw a...