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What if reducing your tax burden could also help create jobs, revitalize neighborhoods, and strengthen communities? In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Ashley Tison, founder of OZPros, for an accessible and eye-opening conversation about Opportunity Zones and how investors can use them to pursue both financial returns and meaningful community impact. Ashley breaks down how the Opportunity Zone program works, why it was created to bring private capital into historically underinvested areas, and how recent changes have opened the door to new opportunities for investors, business owners, and communities.

Throughout the episode, Ashley and Rick explore how Opportunity Zone investments can go far beyond traditional real estate. From supporting operating businesses and creating jobs to developing housing and revitalizing neighborhoods, Ashley shares real-world examples of what can happen when private investment is intentionally directed toward communities that need it. He also discusses the importance of planning ahead, understanding the available options, working alongside trusted professional advisors, and looking beyond tax savings to consider the lasting impact an investment can create. As Ashley describes the mission behind his work, it is about helping people “do well by doing good.”

Whether you are an investor, donor, financial advisor, business owner, or someone interested in new ways capital can create positive change, this episode offers a practical introduction to the possibilities within Opportunity Zones. More importantly, it challenges listeners to think differently about the relationship between financial success and community impact. As Ashley reminds us, sharing stories about what is working can inspire others to take action—and give more people the confidence and tools to put their resources to work for both themselves and their communities.

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What happens when new tax laws create uncertainty for donors and nonprofits alike—but the desire to make a difference remains strong? In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Bill Shiell of BrightDot to explore what the changing 2026 tax landscape could mean for charitable giving and, more importantly, how nonprofits can respond without losing sight of what motivates generosity in the first place. Bill reminds us that while tax benefits may influence how or when someone gives, donors are ultimately motivated by the causes, organizations, and values they care about.

Throughout the episode, Bill and Rick explore practical ways nonprofits can help donors navigate change with greater confidence. From bunching charitable gifts and engaging smaller donors to donor-advised funds and peer-to-peer giving, Bill explains why organizations should make giving as accessible as possible while continuing to tell compelling stories about their impact. He also highlights the growing role of wealth managers, CPAs, estate planners, and other professional advisors—and encourages nonprofits to proactively build relationships with these professionals rather than trying to become tax experts themselves.

Whether you are a donor, nonprofit leader, fundraiser, wealth advisor, or someone helping others make thoughtful charitable decisions, this episode offers a timely reminder that philanthropy is ultimately about relationships. Tax rules may change, but generosity, trust, and connection remain at the heart of giving. Bill offers practical ideas for bringing nonprofits, donors, and advisors together so they can share knowledge, strengthen relationships, and help more people confidently support the causes that matter to them.

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What if the spaces where families gather could actually shape the conversations, relationships, and legacy they build together? In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Sarah Walker of Nuance Interiors to explore the often-overlooked connection between our physical environment, family well-being, and philanthropy. Sarah shares how evidence-informed interior design goes far beyond aesthetics, using research around light, acoustics, natural materials, spatial design, and the nervous system to create homes that help people feel more present, connected, and supported.

Throughout the episode, Sarah and Rick explore how a family’s home can become an extension of its values. From creating spaces that encourage meaningful conversations across generations to designing environments that support health, focus, connection, and daily rituals, Sarah challenges families to think about their homes as more than a backdrop to their lives. She explains how intentional design can support difficult conversations, philanthropic decision-making, family traditions, and long-term well-being—and why the environment where these moments happen may influence how people connect with one another.

Whether you are a donor, philanthropic advisor, family wealth professional, or someone thinking about the legacy you want to create, this episode offers a fascinating perspective on how our surroundings can support the people and values that matter most. Sarah reminds us that a home can be part of a family’s “legacy infrastructure”—a place where generosity, stewardship, wellness, and connection are not simply talked about, but experienced every day.

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What happens when economic uncertainty causes nonprofit leaders to pull back at the very moment they may need to lean in? In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Bill Crouch, founder of BrightDot and former college president, for a thought-provoking conversation about fundraising, donor relationships, and leading with confidence during changing times. Bill shares why he remains optimistic about generosity even amid inflation, market volatility, and donor fatigue, and why fear and a scarcity mindset can prevent nonprofits from recognizing the opportunities still in front of them.

Throughout the episode, Bill and Rick explore what relationship-driven fundraising really looks like, particularly when engaging high-net-worth donors. Bill encourages nonprofit leaders to move beyond transactions and traditional fundraising tactics by doing their homework, understanding what matters personally to donors, asking for advice, and building authentic relationships before making an ask. He calls this approach “starting with heart.” They also discuss changing donor demographics, donor-advised funds, the importance of demonstrating meaningful impact, and Bill’s concept of moving from “stewardship” to “mattership”—helping donors understand that their generosity truly matters.

Whether you are a nonprofit leader, fundraiser, board member, philanthropic advisor, or donor, this episode offers a valuable reminder that uncertain times do not have to lead to smaller thinking. Bill challenges organizations to step into uncertainty, pursue small early victories, strengthen their networks, invest in their fundraising teams, and create cultures where donors and employees alike feel seen and appreciated. At its core, the conversation is about something that never goes out of style: building genuine relationships and helping people know that they belong, they matter, and together they can make a difference.

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What if lifesaving healthcare already exists, but the people who need it simply cannot afford to access it? In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Adeolu Adeboye, a board-certified trauma surgeon, surgical intensivist, and founder of Shekinah Global Healthcare Foundation, to explore how philanthropy can help close critical gaps in healthcare access. Drawing from his experience providing free surgical and medical care in underserved communities, Adeolu explains why effective philanthropy begins with listening to local communities and understanding what is truly preventing patients from receiving care. Sometimes the answer is not another hospital or new program, but providing the resources that allow existing healthcare systems and professionals to reach people who have been excluded from care.

Throughout the episode, Adeolu and Rick explore the difference between immediate relief and lasting change, and why philanthropy needs both. Adeolu explains that healthcare is a connected system involving transportation, diagnosis, medications, equipment, medical professionals, surgery, follow-up care, and more. If even one piece is missing, a patient may remain untreated. Through Shekinah Global Healthcare Foundation, Adeolu has embraced a partnership-driven approach that brings together local healthcare systems, medical professionals, volunteers, donors, and companies around the needs of patients. His philosophy is simple but powerful: “Impact does not always require ownership. It requires alignment.”

Whether you are a donor, nonprofit leader, healthcare professional, philanthropic advisor, or someone looking for a meaningful way to give, this conversation offers an important reminder that philanthropy extends far beyond writing a check. Money, expertise, time, relationships, supplies, and influence can all become part of the solution when they are thoughtfully coordinated around a shared purpose. Adeolu encourages listeners to ask themselves three questions: What do I have? What problem do I care deeply about? And who is already doing credible work in that space? You may not be able to solve an entire problem, but what you have to offer could completely change life for one person, and create a ripple effect for an entire family and community.Adeolu and his team will put this philosophy into action again during their next medical and surgical mission in Ibadan, Nigeria, September 20–26. For those who would like to be part of that work, you can learn more about Shekinah Global Healthcare Foundation and help support the mission at https://shekinahglobalfoundation.org/. 

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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