
You Can't Take It With You
Rethinking Generosity and Building a Culture of Impactful Giving With Rick Peck
Rick Peck is the Founder of The Philanthropy Guy, a resource hub that helps nonprofits, donors, and professional advisors make more effective charitable decisions. With more than 20 years in philanthropic planning, he advises families and organizations on strategic giving, fundraising, and charitable tools. Rick's previous leadership roles include positions at Dartmouth College and the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. He also shares practical guidance through a podcast, newsletter, and webinars and holds CFP, CAP, and ChFC credentials. In this episode… Generosity often begins with a good intention, but meaningful impact depends on what happens next. Donors need clarity, nonprofits need strong foundations, and advisors need the confidence to guide the conversation. How can every part of the philanthropic ecosystem move from good intentions to effective action? Rick Peck, a philanthropy advisor with deep experience in charitable planning, believes the answer is to act sooner and plan more deliberately. Donors can begin by clarifying their values and priorities, while nonprofits should strengthen their fundraising infrastructure, communicate a clear case for support, and expand beyond cash gifts. Rick also encourages professional advisors to deepen their charitable knowledge so clients can give confidently without compromising financial security. Together, these practices turn generosity into a purposeful and timely discipline. In this episode of You Can't Take it With You , Jim Dunlop sits down with Rick Peck, Founder of The Philanthropy Guy, to discuss how generosity can become more intentional and impactful. Rick explains why donors should act now, how nonprofits can strengthen fundraising, and where advisors add value. He also touches on donor-advised funds and the five T's of generosity.

