What Clients Are Saying...

“Rick has been an inspirational and knowledgeable asset for our Make-A-Wish New Hampshire Team. His expertise is deep and his ability to cut through the noise and focus our fundraising activities has been a great help to us as we continue to strategically focus our efforts”

“Rick Peck’s expertise has been invaluable to the Friends of New Hampshire Drug Courts. His strategic guidance and deep knowledge of nonprofit fundraising have already made a significant impact on our organization. Rick’s innovative approach and commitment to philanthropy have empowered us to better support our mission and expand our outreach.”

“Rick is the consummate professional with true enthusiasm regarding his work, his peers, and his clients. I would not hesitate to refer a nonprofit that is trying to boost its fundraising efforts, a donor who is looking to make greater impact, or a professional advisor trying to master the philanthropic conversation. I believe Rick's generous style, knowledgeable input, and expertise are invaluable.”

"The Upper Valley Haven has had the privilege and pleasure of working with Rick Peck since January 2024. Rick brings extraordinary, broad expertise on all aspects of nonprofit fundraising. Our Development team meets with Rick regularly; he has a wealth of resources to offer us as we work to move our work to the next level of excellence. He has helped us to implement applicable improvements that change the way our donors view our work, and the ease of supporting it. Rick is consistent, friendly, and a true delight to work with!"

“Rick is an outstanding creative, out-of-the-box thinker with expertise that crosses over into many areas of philanthropy, marketing, and business. Perhaps his greatest contribution is his humanity, offering a compassionate approach to business that recognizes the complex challenges faced by nonprofits, leaders, and managers. Rick is organized and articulate, and he has helped me see things from new perspectives each time we speak. I highly recommend Rick and believe he can benefit any nonprofit, regardless of where they (think they) are in their philanthropic development.”

“I worked with Rick over the course of a year as we looked to re-vamp the development and marketing strategy at a large New England based non-profit. Rick’s experience and insight into industry best-practices combined with his straightforward and enthusiastic demeanor made what seemed like an insurmountable task doable. From big-picture prioritization to tactical assistance, Rick’s comprehensive and individualized approach helped us become clear on what we wanted to do, and gave us the tools and the steps to get there.”

“There is no dispute…Rick Peck is “The Philanthropy Guy”---as well as The 911 Guy and The Go-To Guy—for those of us in the nonprofit world. If we at Realty Gift Fund need a resource, a connection, or to share an idea, Rick is routinely our first call. Everyone knows and respects Rick for his years of real work, collaboration, leadership, and engaging style. Together, he and I have done podcasts, webinars, and joint presentations. In those settings, he has the rare skill (likely born of his improv days) to build on what others are contributing to make the whole discussion better and smarter. Always a pleasure. Rick will always be a friend, an ally, and a confidant as we each grow our respective practices. Everyone should be so lucky.”

“Rick is a trusted, experienced colleague who is always available to engage on important topics that impact our philanthropic community here in New Hampshire. He readily gives back to the profession by making himself available to the non-profit community and professional advisors across New Hampshire. His track record of success at the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation is remarkable and has strengthened the institution's ability to make a lasting difference for future generations!”

“Rick is an excellent fundraising mentor who helped me develop from having zero experience to becoming confident in the field. He patiently taught me every aspect of fundraising from scratch, breaking down complex concepts into clear, manageable steps. His expertise is matched by his accessibility - he was always available to answer questions and provide guidance. Rick's comprehensive knowledge and kind teaching style made what could have been an overwhelming learning process both manageable and practical.”

“Rick Peck, The Philanthropy Guy, is an exceptional fundraiser whose expertise and dedication make him a pleasure to work with, especially in the unique mission of our nonprofit, Realty Gift Fund. His wealth of knowledge and impressive track record in cultivating meaningful relationships drive impactful giving that directly supports our work in transforming real estate gifts into charitable giving. Rick’s approach is always collaborative, thoughtful, and deeply respectful of both donors and colleagues, fostering an environment of trust and shared vision. His enthusiasm and commitment are contagious, motivating everyone around him to reach higher goals and create lasting change. Rick’s professionalism and passion make him an invaluable asset to Realty Gift Fund and the broader philanthropic community.”

“Rick’s depth of knowledge and strategic approach to philanthropy are truly impressive. Beyond his expertise, his dedication to supporting others makes him stand out. When Rick leads networking meetings, it’s clear how much people respect and appreciate his insights and guidance. He’s always generous with his time, readily sharing his experience and connecting people with new opportunities. His support has been a game-changer for me as I grow my own consulting business.  Rick brings tremendous value to everyone he works with. His generosity, expertise, and genuine passion for making an impact have made him an invaluable part of my professional network, and I’m grateful to have him as both a mentor and a colleague.”

Rick Peck’s leadership was essential in getting the ball rolling on our fundraising campaign. He taught us how to get started, what features we should implement, and what challenges we should expect. He’s very knowledgeable regarding the proper steps, framing, and legalities of the process.

It’s nice to know that he’s always there, making himself available to answer questions and give advice. To help communicate and sell the package, he attended several meetings of our various community boards.

And he’s a great motivator. His enthusiasm is contagious.

“Rick Peck’s Year-End Marketing Playbook Masterclass provided invaluable insights that empowered me to launch a four-day e-mail marketing drip campaign—something I wouldn’t have done otherwise—which successfully engaged donors who hadn’t previously contributed to our year-end efforts. I highly recommend this class to anyone looking to strengthen their fundraising strategy and drive meaningful donor engagement!'

“It’s been a privilege to work with Rick Peck, whose expertise and commitment have been invaluable for our organization. Through his consulting work as “The Philanthropy Guy,” Rick has been an invaluable asset to the Upper Valley Haven, guiding us as we launched a $9M capital campaign. His vast knowledge spans every facet of development, from the annual fund to planned giving, and his insights have been instrumental to our success. Rick has always been available and deeply supportive, advocating for our mission and connecting us with other professionals who have strengthened our development efforts. His guidance has not only solidified our efforts but also given the Haven the confidence to reach higher, inspiring us to aim for more ambitious goals, including boosting what we believe we should be raising annually. We are incredibly fortunate to work with him, and I believe any organization would be equally lucky to benefit from his guidance.”

"We learned of Rick Peck through our business community newsletter and reached out to set up a time to meet virtually.  From the very beginning of our interactions with Rick, he has been professional, timely, reliable, and comprehensive in his feedback and consultation.  We started a small non-profit to support children of war in Ukraine, and Rick helped us see our need for precision in language and focus for our fundraising goals.  He conducted a SWOT analysis with our board that drew out important perspectives and helped us with crafting our "case statement" -- a fundamental document for us internally that drives our external communications. He has also connected us to potential donors through his work with donor-advised funds.  We are much stronger in our own understanding of who we are and where we are going because of Rick, which helps so much with approaching donors and foundations.  I recommend him highly and without reservation!"

“There are visionaries, there are leaders, and then there are those who go above and beyond to help others and ask nothing in return from a selfless giving perspective—and that is Rick Peck.  I've met with hundreds of nonprofit leaders just in the last three years, and Rick is in the Top 1% of those I have witnessed who walk their talk of truly living to help others.  Rick's vision of finding realtors who would assist in creating volume of gifts of real estate for nonprofits was fading as fast as my vision of finding forward thinking nonprofits to partner with.  But alas, through many conversations and now engaging collaboration, The REAL Agents of Change "The RAOC " are putting our RAOCSTARS in contact with the best of the best in the nonprofit world.  The goal is to shift the paradigm, giving all 1.5M nonprofits the ability to tap into the 43% of wealth this country holds in real estate.  It is a lofty goal, but if even 1% take action, billions more will flow to the causes we care about.  Thank you, Rick Peck, for being the catalyst for Change We Need!”

“Rick was referred to us via a member of our church that also does fundraising.  We spoke with Rick and chose him over one other consultant and two other fundraising companies.  We really liked his approach to our project.  Once we started working with Rick we were very pleased with his ability to pivot when needed based on the information he was given.  He was instrumental in helping us determine what the actual project would look like.  From his feasibility study, we determined a different timeline and order of the priorities was necessary.  Under his gentle guidance, we came up with a project plan that was more in line with the desires of our church members.  This allowed for much greater buy-in and will hopefully lead to a more successful fundraising campaign.  As we enter our next phase, we are excited to see the results of the shared work with Rick and how that will impact our future goals.”

Rick has offered us a wealth of knowledge and provided us with a strong fundraising foundation. He genuinely cares about the businesses and organizations he partners with, like us, and he wants to see successful campaigns realized.

Last year, we experienced one of the most successful Giving Tuesday promotions in our history.
We marketed the day differently, and with Rick’s guidance, we established a higher goal than usual.  For Giving Tuesday 2024, we raised about 40% more than the prior year!

I strongly encourage you to give Rick a chance to earn your business: you will only benefit from what he can do for your organization!