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  • Ep. 94 Building Community, Belonging, and Sustainable Support with Miryam Kabakov

    Ep. 94 Building Community, Belonging, and Sustainable Support with Miryam Kabakov
    2026/09/03
    What happens when a deeply personal experience reveals a need shared by an entire community? In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Miryam Kabakov, co-founder and executive director of Eshel, to explore how her own experience coming out in the Orthodox Jewish community inspired an organization dedicated to creating support, belonging, and greater inclusion for LGBTQ Orthodox individuals and their families. Miryam shares how Eshel has grown from its first retreat 15 years ago into a community offering peer support, retreats, family resources, education, and connections to welcoming religious leaders across North America.

    Throughout the episode, Miryam and Rick discuss the challenges of building and funding a nonprofit serving a highly specific community, including Eshel’s early struggle to find funders who understood its mission. Miryam explains how storytelling, relationship building, and demonstrating impact gradually helped the organization earn trust and attract support. They also explore the importance of funding the programs that are already working—not simply pursuing the next “shiny and new” idea—and why nonprofits must clearly communicate the true costs of delivering programs so donors can help make successful work sustainable.

    Whether you are a donor, nonprofit leader, fundraiser, philanthropic advisor, or someone interested in how personal experience can become a catalyst for meaningful change, this conversation offers a powerful reminder of what can happen when people feel seen, supported, and connected. Miryam’s journey demonstrates that lasting impact often begins by listening closely to a community, building trust one relationship at a time, and having the persistence to keep doing the work even before others fully understand its importance.

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    Contact Miryam Kabakov:
    Website: Eshel
    Email: info@eshelonline.org
    LinkedIn: Miryam Kabakov
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    45 分
  • Ep. 93 Building a Legacy Beyond the Game with Hannibal Navies

    Ep. 93 Building a Legacy Beyond the Game with Hannibal Navies
    2026/08/27
    What happens when an athlete’s desire to give back is matched with the infrastructure needed to create lasting impact? In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Hannibal Navies, former nine-year NFL veteran and leader of Athletes Charitable, to explore how professional and collegiate athletes can turn their passion for philanthropy into sustainable charitable work. Drawing from his own experience creating a foundation while playing in the NFL, Hannibal shares why athletes often have deeply personal reasons for giving back, but may lack the time, resources, and nonprofit expertise needed to build organizations that endure.

    Throughout the episode, Hannibal and Rick discuss why charitable work needs many of the same fundamentals as any successful business: strong infrastructure, compliance, fundraising strategy, impact measurement, storytelling, and the right team. Hannibal explains how fiscally sponsored programs can remove many of those administrative barriers, allowing athletes to focus on their strengths. their stories, platforms, passions, and relationships with the communities they want to serve. They also explore why communicating impact matters, how philanthropy can become part of an athlete’s identity and brand, and why beginning this work earlier, even at the collegiate level, can help build a lifetime of generosity.

    Whether you are an athlete, donor, nonprofit professional, philanthropic advisor, or someone interested in the intersection of sports and giving, this conversation offers a compelling look at what it takes to turn good intentions into sustainable impact. Hannibal’s message is clear: an athletic career may eventually end, but a commitment to service can become a lasting source of purpose and legacy for decades to come.

    Contact Rick Peck:
    Website: https://www.thephilanthropyguy.com
    Email: ThePhilanthropyGuy@gmail.com
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    Contact Hannibal Navies:
    Website: https://athletescharitable.org/
    LinkedIn: Hannibal Navies
    Instagram: @BullNavies
    Athletes Charitable Instagram: @AthletesCharitable
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    34 分
  • Ep. 92 Why Collaboration Could Make the Nonprofit Sector Stronger with Kate Harris

    Ep. 92 Why Collaboration Could Make the Nonprofit Sector Stronger with Kate Harris
    2026/08/20
    What if nonprofits could create greater impact by collaborating instead of competing? In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Kate Harris, nonprofit collaboration strategist and founder of the Kate Harris Group, to explore why partnerships, mergers, and other forms of strategic collaboration may be among the nonprofit sector’s most underused tools. Kate challenges the assumption that there are simply “too many nonprofits,” arguing instead that organizations often lack the connections and infrastructure needed to work together effectively.

    Throughout the episode, Kate and Rick discuss how competition for limited funding can unintentionally discourage collaboration and why nonprofits, boards, and funders should begin thinking differently about organizational sustainability. Kate explains that collaboration exists on a spectrum, from informal partnerships and shared programs to asset transfers and mergers, and that successful partnerships require planning, resources, and a shared commitment to the people being served. She also offers an important challenge to nonprofit boards: shift from fidelity to the organization itself to fidelity to the mission. By building partnerships before a crisis occurs, organizations can strengthen their missions, protect the communities they serve, and potentially create a more compelling case for philanthropic investment.

    Whether you are a nonprofit leader, board member, donor, funder, philanthropic advisor, or someone interested in strengthening the charitable sector, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on what collaboration can make possible. Kate’s message is clear: collaboration does not have to mean failure, reduction, or loss of identity. When approached strategically, it can help nonprofits pool resources, strengthen their influence, improve access to services, and ultimately create greater impact for the communities at the center of their work.

    Contact Rick Peck:
    Website: https://www.thephilanthropyguy.com
    Email: ThePhilanthropyGuy@gmail.com
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    Contact Kate Harris:
    Website: https://kateharrisgroup.com
    LinkedIn: Kate Harris
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    43 分
  • Ep. 91 Building Stronger Nonprofits Through Financial Strategy and Trust with Stephen Garten

    Ep. 91 Building Stronger Nonprofits Through Financial Strategy and Trust with Stephen Garten
    2026/08/13
    What does it take for a nonprofit to move from passion to long-term sustainability? In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Stephen Garten, founder and CEO of Charity Charge, to explore one of the nonprofit sector's greatest challenges: building strong financial infrastructure while staying focused on mission. Drawing on more than a decade of experience serving nonprofits, Stephen shares why many organizations struggle not because they lack passion, but because they lack the operational and financial tools needed to grow sustainably. Together, they discuss practical strategies for founders, the importance of business acumen, and how nonprofits can position themselves for long-term success.

    Throughout the episode, Stephen and Rick discuss why nonprofit leaders should think like entrepreneurs by carefully evaluating community needs before launching new organizations, considering alternatives such as fiscal sponsorship, and seeking guidance from experienced nonprofit founders. They also examine the broader nonprofit funding landscape, including the importance of trust-based philanthropy, investing in organizational capacity, and strengthening donor stewardship through authentic relationships rather than transactional fundraising. Stephen also shares how Charity Charge is helping nonprofits access financial products and services designed specifically for the charitable sector, filling a gap left by traditional banking and business tools.

    Whether you are a nonprofit founder, executive director, board member, donor, philanthropic advisor, or anyone passionate about strengthening the charitable sector, this conversation offers thoughtful guidance on building organizations that are both mission-driven and financially resilient. Stephen's message is clear: lasting impact requires more than passion—it requires strategic planning, trusted relationships, and investing in the infrastructure that allows nonprofits to serve their communities for years to come.

    Contact Rick Peck:
    Website: https://www.thephilanthropyguy.com
    Email: ThePhilanthropyGuy@gmail.com
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    LinkedIn: Richard Peck

    Contact Stephen Garten:
    Website: https://charitycharge.com
    LinkedIn: Stephen Garten
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    48 分
  • Ep. 90 Sleep in Heavenly Peace: How One Bed Can Change a Child's Life with Luke Mickelson

    Ep. 90 Sleep in Heavenly Peace: How One Bed Can Change a Child's Life with Luke Mickelson
    2026/08/06
    What if one of the greatest barriers to a child's success is something many of us take for granted—a bed? In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Luke Mickelson, founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), to discuss the hidden crisis of child bedlessness and how one simple act of generosity can transform a child's life. What began as a small Christmas project in Luke's Idaho community has grown into the world's largest bed-building charity, with hundreds of chapters working to ensure that no child sleeps on the floor. Along the way, Luke shares the powerful stories that inspired the movement and why a safe place to sleep is about so much more than a mattress.

    Throughout the episode, Luke and Rick explore the far-reaching impact of providing children with a bed of their own. Beyond improving sleep, a bed offers dignity, security, better school performance, improved health, and a sense of hope. Luke explains how child bedlessness often goes unnoticed because families facing job loss, domestic violence, housing instability, or other hardships must prioritize food and shelter before purchasing beds. He also shares how Sleep in Heavenly Peace empowers volunteers across the country to build and deliver beds locally, creating opportunities for entire communities to rally around children in need. As Luke explains, "Child bedlessness is not a real word, but it's a real problem."

    Whether you are a donor, nonprofit leader, volunteer, philanthropic advisor, or simply someone looking for a meaningful way to serve your community, this episode offers an inspiring reminder that lasting impact often begins with meeting a basic human need. Luke's story demonstrates that ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary things when they choose to act. One bed may seem like a simple gift, but for a child, it can provide comfort, stability, dignity, and hope for a brighter future.

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    Email: ThePhilanthropyGuy@gmail.com
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    Contact Luke Mickelson:
    Website: https://shpbeds.org
    Email: luke.mickelson@shpbeds.org
    LinkedIn: Luke Mickelson
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    46 分
  • Ep. 89 Why Passion Isn't Enough: Building Stronger Nonprofits Through Leadership and Strategy with David Rhode

    Ep. 89 Why Passion Isn't Enough: Building Stronger Nonprofits Through Leadership and Strategy with David Rhode
    2026/07/30
    What does it take to build a nonprofit that lasts? In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with David Rhode, nonprofit consultant, speaker, and author of Passion Isn't Enough, to explore why a compelling mission must be supported by strong leadership, sound strategy, and operational excellence. Drawing on years of experience coaching nonprofit leaders, David explains why passion may inspire an organization, but sustainable impact requires intentional planning, engaged boards, thoughtful fundraising, and disciplined execution.

    Throughout the episode, David and Rick discuss the essential traits of effective nonprofit leadership, including resilience, optimism, and active listening. They also examine why strategic planning should be practical and actionable rather than overly complex, and how regular measurement and evaluation help organizations demonstrate impact while continually improving their programs. David emphasizes that great leaders don't simply manage from behind a desk, they stay connected to the people they serve and use what they learn to strengthen both their mission and their organization.

    Whether you are a nonprofit executive, board member, donor, fundraiser, or philanthropic advisor, this episode offers practical guidance for building organizations that can thrive for years to come. David's message is both encouraging and challenging: passion may be the spark that starts a nonprofit, but leadership, accountability, and strategy are what allow that passion to create lasting impact.

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    Website: https://www.thephilanthropyguy.com
    Email: ThePhilanthropyGuy@gmail.com
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    Contact David Rhode:
    Website: https://dotdotorg.com
    LinkedIn: David Rhode
    Book: Passion Isn't Enough
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    38 分
  • Ep. 88 Giving with Intention: How Donor-Advised Funds Can Transform Generosity with Michael Dunlap

    Ep. 88 Giving with Intention: How Donor-Advised Funds Can Transform Generosity with Michael Dunlap
    2026/07/23
    What if one of the greatest barriers to generosity isn't a lack of resources, but a lack of time and clarity? In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Michael Dunlap, Vice President and Relationship Manager at National Christian Foundation, to discuss how donor-advised funds can help donors move from reactive giving to intentional generosity. Drawing from his work with individuals and families across the country, Michael explains how reducing the pressure around charitable giving creates space for deeper purpose, better planning, and greater impact.

    Throughout the episode, Michael and Rick explore why many donors feel overwhelmed by year-end deadlines, constant fundraising requests, and uncertainty about where to give. Michael shares how donor-advised funds simplify the giving process while allowing donors to thoughtfully align their charitable dollars with the causes they care about most. The conversation also examines emerging trends from National Christian Foundation's Next Generation Giving research, highlighting younger donors' desire for measurable impact, collaborative giving, local and global engagement, and opportunities to grow in their generosity journey.

    Whether you are a donor, nonprofit leader, philanthropic advisor, or fundraiser, this episode offers practical insights into giving more intentionally and building a lasting philanthropic legacy. Michael's message is both encouraging and empowering: when we remove the pressure from giving and replace it with purpose, generosity becomes more thoughtful, strategic, and transformational for both donors and the communities they serve.

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    Website: https://www.thephilanthropyguy.com
    Email: ThePhilanthropyGuy@gmail.com
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    LinkedIn: Richard Peck

    Contact Michael Dunlap:
    Website: https://www.ncfgiving.com/orlando/
    LinkedIn: Michael Dunlap
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    41 分
  • Ep. 87 Strengthening Nonprofits Through Community, Sustainability, and Strategic Support with Bobbie James

    Ep. 87 Strengthening Nonprofits Through Community, Sustainability, and Strategic Support with Bobbie James
    2026/07/16
    What does it take for nonprofits to build lasting impact? In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Bobbie James, Founder of Jamsz Konnections, to explore the importance of financial sustainability, community engagement, and strategic partnerships in helping nonprofits thrive. Drawing from her own experience leading a nonprofit, Bobbie shares why organizations need more than passion—they need resources, awareness, and strong community support to fulfill their missions.

    Throughout the episode, Bobbie and Rick discuss common misconceptions about nonprofits, including the belief that organizations should operate solely with volunteers or avoid investing in staff and infrastructure. Bobbie explains that nonprofits are businesses with a mission, and sustainable funding, skilled leadership, and operational support are essential to creating long-term impact. She also shares how Jamsz Konnections helps organizations expand their reach by creating meaningful events, increasing community awareness, and connecting nonprofits with new supporters and partners.

    Whether you are a nonprofit leader, donor, volunteer, or philanthropic advisor, this conversation offers practical insights into strengthening the organizations that strengthen our communities. Bobbie's message is both encouraging and empowering: when nonprofits have the resources they need and communities come together in support, everyone benefits.

    Contact Rick Peck:
    • Website: https://www.thephilanthropyguy.com
    • Email: ThePhilanthropyGuy@gmail.com
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    • LinkedIn: Richard Peck
    Contact Bobbie James:
    • Website:https://www.jamszkonnections.org/
    • LinkedIn: Bobbie James
    • LinkedIn: Jamsz Konnection
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    22 分