Richard Peck
Founder of The Philanthropy Guy® | Philanthropy Advisor | 20 Years Supporting Donors, Families, Nonprofits & Professional Advisors in Turning Values into Generosity and Legacy
- Role
- Independent Philanthropy Consultant at Richard C. Peck Consulting, Llc
- Location
- Belmont, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Richard Peck
I guide donors, nonprofits, corporations, and trusted advisors in turning generosity into a legacy that transforms communities.For more than 20 years, I’ve specialized in helping individuals, families, companies, nonprofits, and professional advisors align their giving with what matters most. My approach is rooted in asking the deeper questions that reveal values, motivations, and long-term impact, because philanthropy isn’t just about giving money, it’s about creating meaning.As the founder of The Philanthropy Guy®, my work spans: Trusted Professional Advisors – Equipping CPAs, wealth managers, and estate attorneys with the tools and conversations to help clients give with clarity and joy. Corporations – Guiding leaders to strengthen employee engagement and corporate citizenship through authentic, values-driven giving. Individuals & Families – Facilitating conversations that uncover what truly matters, helping align family values with lasting legacy. Nonprofits – Supporting organizations with strategy, board development, campaign design, and donor engagement helping them build capacity and connect to the right funders.I am also an Ambassador in the FinServe Network at The American College of Financial Services, where I collaborate with financial leaders committed to lifelong learning and ethical leadership.With a background as a personal financial advisor and 20 years as a charitable giving specialist, I bring expertise in navigating the complex philanthropic landscape from capital campaigns to legacy planning.If you’re a donor, advisor, or nonprofit leader driven to make generosity truly matter, DM me and let’s build lasting impact together.
Experience
Independent Philanthropy Consultant
Richard C. Peck Consulting, Llc
Apr 2023 — Present · Belmont, NC, US
I help nonprofits focus on the right areas to reach their fundraising goals. I also guide donors who crave philanthropic impact. Lastly, I help CPAs, wealth advisors, and trusts & estates attorneys meet their clients\' many charitable giving needs!
Education
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Bachelor of Arts, English
1987 — 1992
The American College of Financial Services
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Financial Planning and Services
2000 — 2011
Baker College
MBA, Leadership Studies
2007 — 2009
The American College of Financial Services
Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy®, Philanthropy
2012 — 2013
The American College of Financial Services
Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), Financial Planning and Services
2015 — 2016
Skills
- Gift Planning
- Alumni Relations
- Charities
- Program Development
- Stewardship
- Board Development
- Estate Planning
- Grant Writing
- Philanthropy
- Major Gift Development
- Fundraising
- Planned Giving
- Prospect Research
- Annual Giving
- Editing
- Nonprofits
- Volunteer Management
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