Money to Give
I'm Rick Peck, also known as "The Philanthropy Guy.” Let's talk about: 1) How nonprofits can most effectively showcase their mission and vision; 2) How donors and potential donors can make the greatest impact possible in the world; and 3) how professional advisors, including philanthropic advisors, can offer the most up-to-date information and services to their clients. After spending almost 20 years in the charitable giving world, I realized it's time to help more nonprofits thrive rather than just survive, while also helping those who have MONEY TO GIVE find top organizations that are deserving of their donations. So join us here for more of...
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A Conversation with Lauren Masuzzo: Healing, Community, and the Power of Purposeful Giving
In this powerful and deeply human episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Lauren Masuzzo to explore the intersection of healing, philanthropy, and purpose. Lauren shares her work supporting innovative trauma treatment programs in Israel, where emerging modalities are helping soldiers and families recover from the lasting effects of conflict. Rooted in both personal conviction and professional experience, Lauren brings a perspective that blends compassion, curiosity, and a deep belief in our shared responsibility to care for one another.<br /><br />Through the conversation, Lauren highlights a groundbreaking approach to trauma care, one that goes beyond traditional...
A Conversation with Sean Kosofsky: Strengthening Nonprofit Leadership and Building Sustainable Organizations
In this insightful episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with nonprofit leadership coach and consultant Sean Kosofsky to explore the realities facing nonprofit leaders today, and what it will take to build healthier, more sustainable organizations. Drawing on his experience as a five-time executive director and coach, Sean shares candid insights about burnout, leadership expectations, and the structural challenges that many nonprofit leaders face behind the scenes.<br /><br />Throughout the conversation, Sean emphasizes the importance of setting nonprofit leaders up for success from the very beginning. Many passionate individuals step into leadership roles without the management...
Impact, Legacy, and the Power of Intentional Giving with Julia Healey, CEO of United Charitable
In this engaging and thoughtful episode of Money to Give, Rick sits down with Julia Healey, CEO of United Charitable, to explore how philanthropy evolves across generations and why intentional giving matters now more than ever. Julia shares how her early exposure to philanthropy through her parents, and later inspiration from athletes using their platforms for good, shaped her path into charitable leadershipFrom navigating market disruptions and economic uncertainty to helping families use donor-advised funds as tools for teaching values, Julia reframes philanthropy as both deeply personal and powerfully strategic.Throughout the conversation, she highlights how giving often increases—not de...
Lynne Howard
In this eye-opening episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Lynne Howard, co-founder and Executive Director of Cornerstone Charter Public School, to explore the urgent literacy crisis facing our nation, and what can be done about it. A reading specialist and Orton-Gillingham practitioner, Lynne shares why two-thirds of American students are not reading proficiently and how ineffective instructional practices and gaps in teacher training have contributed to the decline.<br /><br />Lynne explains what makes charter schools unique, public, tuition-free, accountable, yet flexible enough to innovate, and how Cornerstone’s mission is to “shape a future where all...
Multi-Generational Wealth Done Right: A Conversation with Rob Zeeb
In this insightful episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Rod Zeeb, estate planning attorney turned multi-generational wealth strategist, to explore what it really takes to pass down more than just money. Rod shares how a tragic experience early in his career, watching a well-structured estate unravel because the heirs weren’t prepared, transformed his perspective. Today, through The Heritage Institute and The Genacy Group, Rod helps families build cultures of communication, trust, and mentoring so that wealth becomes a blessing rather than a burden.<br /><br />Their conversation moves beyond tax strategies and legal structures to so...
Kim Marshall: LA Rising: Storytelling, Healing, and Hope After Disaster
In this powerful and deeply moving episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Kim Marshall, media strategist, podcast host, and wildfire survivor, to explore how storytelling can become a lifeline in the aftermath of crisis. After narrowly escaping the devastating January 7th fires in Los Angeles, Kim transformed her personal trauma into purpose by launching the LA Rising podcast, a platform dedicated to stories of healing, help, and hope. From firsthand accounts of evacuation and loss to long-term recovery, climate resilience, and community rebuilding, Kim shares why capturing these stories isn’t just therapeutic, it’s essential for...
Part 2 of A Conversation with Chad Hufford: Living with Margin and Giving with Intention
In Part 2 of Money to Give, Rick Peck continues his rich conversation with Chad Hufford, financial coach, founder of Veritas Wealth Management, and passionate voice for abundance over anxiety. This episode dives even deeper into how the disciplines of gratitude, margin, and intentional living empower generosity. Chad shares compelling stories of clients choosing purpose over paychecks and how “near misses” can teach us as much as actual loss. Grounded in both practical advice and timeless wisdom, this episode is a powerful reminder that wealth without contentment is never enough, but living with gratitude can change everything.<br /><b></b><br /><b>Ke...
Part 1 with Chad Hufford: Stewardship, Generosity, and the Habits That Shape a Fulfilled Life
In this thoughtful and deeply human episode of Money to Give, Rick sits down with Chad Hufford, financial steward, coach, and founder of Veritas Wealth Management, to explore the powerful intersection of money, mindset, and generosity. Chad shares how growing up around intentional conversations about finances shaped his lifelong commitment to helping people live more fulfilled lives, not by chasing wealth, but by developing healthy habits around stewardship, gratitude, and giving. From scarcity versus abundance to why generosity must be practiced long before financial freedom arrives, this conversation reframes money as a tool for impact rather than a source of...
Leading with Purpose at 23: A Conversation with JC Carr
In this energizing episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with JC Carr, Gen Z entrepreneur, family business leader, and founder of WhipsMiami, to explore what it means to lead with intentionality, both in business and in giving. From balancing his role at a multi-generation manufacturing company to launching exotic car events that fund children’s hospitals, JC shares a refreshingly honest take on ambition, philanthropy, and growing up with a mission to give back. “There’s an insane amount of potential to do more,” he reflects, and he’s just getting started.<br /><br />Key Takeaways:<br />Family bus...
Harnessing AI for Good: A Conversation with Kevin Dean
In this insightful episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Kevin Dean, CEO of Manobite and a leading voice in nonprofit digital transformation, to explore how artificial intelligence can unlock greater efficiency, personalization, and donor engagement across the nonprofit sector. Recorded live at the Wall Street Conference in West Palm Beach, their conversation pulls back the curtain on AI's real-world applications, from donor targeting and messaging to event planning and predictive analytics. Far from intimidating, Kevin makes a compelling case that AI can be a nonprofit’s most powerful (and affordable) new team member.<br /><b></b><br...
