What is it like to work together?
“Step Back Advising has been a trusted and essential partner in READY’s growth. What sets Rebecca apart is her unique ability to take my passion and our organizational objectives and synthesize them into clear, actionable strategies—complete with metrics and milestones that keep us focused and moving forward. From shaping key initiatives to driving long-term strategy and development, her thought partnership, project management, and deep expertise have been instrumental in turning bold ideas into measurable impact.”
— Dr. Shanai Lee, Founder & Executive Director, READY (Rochester Education And Development for Youth)
“Becca is the all-points-player everyone deserves to have on their team. A master strategist, systems thinker and consummate project manager, Becca supported our team in taking so many concepts from a germ of an idea to well executed reality. On top of it all, Becca is an authentic and mission-driven leader. I always looked forward to working with her. The absolute best investment our team ever made.”
-Kameelah Shaheed-Diallo, Partner, City Fund
“Stepback Advising provided the clarity and good questioning we needed to make good strategic decisions. Our team made a smart, timely pivot as a result of working with Becca, strengthening our business planning and putting us on a more sustainable operational path.”
— Margo Roen, Co-Founder & CEO, Imagine Network
“Rebecca is a rare humble expert - extremely knowledgeable and excellent at what she does but with an even greater awareness of how to best support leaders and their teams. We greatly benefited from her steady, kind and firm leadership style to support first-time executive directors as they embarked on setting up their own 501c3 organizations. She developed strong relationships across lines of difference, was proactive and prompt in her support, and pushed our team in all of the right ways. As a result, our work has gotten stronger and our leaders are more confident because of her partnership with us.”
— Miho Kubagawa, Nonprofit Founder Coach, Organizer Zero
“Rebecca Weinberg Jones brings exceptional value to every project. What distinguishes her work at StepBack Advising is her ability to enhance our vision while respecting our constraints. She provides insightful perspective that strengthens our initiatives without changing their core. Whether managing projects, synthesizing data, or facilitating discussions, Rebecca consistently delivers excellence with our goals at the center. In a field with many consultants, StepBack Advising stands out by meeting us where we are and elevating our work with unwavering reliability.”
— Ambar Calvillo-Rivera, VP of Capacity Building, City Fund
“We have been thoroughly impressed with the services provided by Step Back Advising. From the initial interactions with our clients to their exceptional responsiveness to ad hoc requests, our experience has consistently exceeded expectations. Step Back Advising delivers comprehensive support, often going above and beyond the agreed-upon scope of work. Their commitment to understanding our complex needs—along with the thoughtful, personalized approach and flexibility they offer—is both valued and appreciated.”
— Pat Jennings, Operations & Finance, Organizer Zero