{"podcast":{"title":"Money to Give","slug":"money-to-give-6097554","podcast_index_feed_id":6097554,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6832326/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/money-to-give--6832326","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/eac9103ca5780c9603b48fe4e4d6271d.jpg","author":"Richard C. Peck","episode_count":98,"summary":"I'm Rick Peck, also known as \"The Philanthropy Guy.” Let's talk about: 1) How nonprofits can most effectively showcase their mission and vision; 2) How donors and potential donors can make the greatest impact possible in the world; and 3) how professional advisors, including philanthropic advisors, can offer the most up-to-date information and services to their clients. After spending almost 20 years in the charitable giving world, I realized it's time to help more nonprofits thrive rather than just survive, while also helping those who have MONEY TO GIVE find top organizations that are deserving of their donations. So join us here for more of that giving feeling!","last_synced_at":"2026-09-25T00:17:46.694061+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/money-to-give-6097554"},"episode":{"title":"Ep. 89 Why Passion Isn't Enough: Building Stronger Nonprofits Through Leadership and Strategy with David Rhode","slug":"ep-89-why-passion-isn-t-enough-building-stronger-nonprofits-through-leadership-and-strategy-with-david-rhode","published_at":"2026-07-30T11:00:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/money-to-give-6097554/ep-89-why-passion-isn-t-enough-building-stronger-nonprofits-through-leadership-and-strategy-with-david-rhode","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/money-to-give-6097554","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-89-why-passion-isn-t-enough-building-stronger-nonprofits-through-leadership-and-strategy-with-david-rhode--73145833","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73145833/david_rhode.mp3","summary":"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. Contact Rick Peck: Website: https://www.thephilanthropyguy.com Email: ThePhilanthropyGuy@gmail.com Book A call: Rick Peck's Calendar Sign Up For Charitable Giving Newsletter: Charitable Giving Newsletter LinkedIn: Richard Peck Contact David Rhode: Website: https:/…","meta_description":"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,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2299,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/money-to-give-6097554/episodes/ep-89-why-passion-isn-t-enough-building-stronger-nonprofits-through-leadership-and-strategy-with-david-rhode/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/money-to-give-6097554/ep-89-why-passion-isn-t-enough-building-stronger-nonprofits-through-leadership-and-strategy-with-david-rhode.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}