The Massive Opportunity Most Nonprofits Ignore: Non-Cash Gifts - Rick Peck, The Philanthropy Guy

Nonprofit leaders often start with a powerful mission and a deep commitment to solving a problem in their community. But many organizations eventually hit a ceiling.

After the initial support from friends, family, and early champions runs out, fundraising can stall. Growth becomes harder. Boards struggle to evolve. And leaders find themselves trying to do more with limited resources.

On this episode of The Charity Charge Show, host Stephen Garten sits down with Rick Peck, an experienced philanthropy advisor and host of the Money to Give Podcast.

Peck has spent more than two decades working in philanthropy, helping organizations improve fundraising strategy, engage donors, and build sustainable nonprofit operations.

Before entering the nonprofit sector, Peck worked as a financial advisor helping individuals plan for retirement, education expenses, insurance needs, and long-term wealth management.

In the early 2000s, a career opportunity at Dartmouth College introduced him to philanthropic advising. The role focused on planned giving and donor relationships with alumni.

Over time, his work expanded into:

• Major gifts fundraising
• Principal gifts of $1M+
• Planned giving strategies
• Development leadership for academic and healthcare institutions

Peck later became Vice President for Development and Philanthropy Services at the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, where he worked across a wide range of issue areas including climate change, homelessness, behavioral health, and food security.

Today, he operates as an independent philanthropy consultant helping nonprofits:

• Improve fundraising strategy
• Launch capital campaigns
• Engage donors more effectively
• Structure philanthropic gifts

He also advises donors and professional advisors on how to give strategically.