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MenuBecky Straw www.theadventureproject.org
Co-Founder and CEO of The Adventure Project, (www.theadventureproject.org) a nonprofit "adding venture" capital to support entrepreneurs in developing countries. Former charity: water executive and UNICEF consultant. Lover of people and good deeds.

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BS$5/min per minute(11)Nonprofit, Grassroots Giving,Becky Straw • New York, New YorkCreated 11 years ago in OtherFormerly the third employee at charity: water. Now the Co-Founder of The Adventure Project, a non-profit focused on high-impact solutions that create jobs in developing countries.Becky Straw New York, New York(11)
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Totally changed our approach and provided...wait for it...great CLARITY!
Source: Clarity Brandon Wentland Mar 15, 2019Becky is really insightful and kind. I learnt a lot in this call. Absolutely will contact her again to learn more.
Source: Clarity Morteza Milani Dec 14, 2017Becky was friendly and very helpful! Would definitely chat with her again!
Source: Clarity Bryan Carlin Sep 20, 2017Becky provided excellent advice on working to build nonprofit awareness in early stages of launch. Her experience in the field is second to none and our agency would recommend her for the entire gamut of subjects relating to nonprofit funding and marketing.
Source: Clarity Brandon Wentland Aug 24, 2016Becky was helpful and kind. Is there anything better than that?!
Source: Clarity Marcella Flores Feb 27, 2015Becky was very open to offering her advice and support on our mobile start-up.
Source: Clarity Philip Higgins Dec 4, 2014Becky is incredibly informed about NPO's and gave expert advise on positioning and shared insightful 1st hand experiences.
Source: Clarity hunter lee soik Jan 10, 2013Absolutely amazing talking to her about starting an NGO to help kids in Africa. Becky is very knowledgeable, welcoming and a good listener.
Source: Clarity Khalifa Jubril Dec 11, 2012Hi MashStories!
I completely agree with Tom. Most donors, at the end, want to connect with the founder(s). Especially early on.
But, I will say if you are looking to hire, I would recommend you ask potential candidates how much funding they have previously secured (themselves), what is the size of their network, the type/quality of connections they have (check LinkedIn). Also, it depends on if you want a growth hacker (small gifts online) or a major gift officer. Usually, those are/can be two different people. Major gifts is all about relationships and grants, social is all about conversions and engagement. Hope that's helpful!! Good luck.
PS: This is my fav fundraising book: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0470505532/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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