Ryan Beckmann

Founder @ HeroPicks

About

I believe the future of impact is community-driven, experience-driven, and culturally relevant.Most fundraising models haven’t evolved with the way people actually connect today. Attention has changed. Community has changed. Media has changed. But much of fundraising still looks the same.That’s why I founded HeroPicks — a platform built to turn sports, creators, live experiences, storytelling, and community into scalable fundraising engines for causes that matter.HeroPicks combines fundraising, entertainment, sweepstakes, prediction games, live events, creators, athletes, and social engagement into a modern ecosystem designed to help organizations raise more money while creating deeper participation and stronger communities around their missions.I’m also the founder of The Last Save, a nonprofit focused on helping individuals and families navigating crisis, recovery, trauma, and rebuilding, and the creator of Beyond Awareness — an initiative focused on moving conversations around domestic violence, sexual assault, mental health, trauma, and recovery beyond awareness and into action, infrastructure, accountability, and long-term support systems.Over the years I’ve built businesses across multiple industries, produced live events, collaborated with athletes, creators, nonprofits, and brands, and spoken publicly about resilience, recovery, entrepreneurship, purpose, and creating impact through culture and community.Current projects include:• HeroPicks • The Last Save • GTMO Mission • Ultimate Goalie Showdown • Beyond Awareness Current initiatives range from military and veteran-focused experiences to creator-driven sports entertainment events, charitable fundraising campaigns, live experiences, and community-driven movements designed to create measurable impact.At the center of everything I build is one core belief:People want to be part of something meaningful.My focus is creating systems, experiences, and movements that bring people together while generating real support for causes, communities, and individuals who need it most.Sports. Storytelling. Culture. Community. Impact.That’s the future I’m building.

Country

United States

City

Greater Phoenix Area

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Skill

Event Marketing Strategy, Brand Partnerships, Sponsorship, Sports Marketing, Community Building, Entrepreneurship, Cause Marketing, Philanthropy, Strategic Partnerships, Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Nonprofit Leadership, Fundraising, Customer Service, Sales, Team Building, Sales Management, Retail, Strategic Planning

Experience

Founder

HeroPicks

2026-1 - Present · 9 mos

United States

HeroPicks is a modern fundraising platform designed to help causes raise more money through interactive community participation. We work with charities, sports organizations, churches, creators, live events, and mission-driven brands to create fundraising experiences that are more engaging, more social, and more scalable than traditional methods. What we focus on: • cause-based fundraising campaigns • live and hybrid event activations • community engagement strategies • gamified participation and prediction-based experiences • sponsorship and prize-driven campaigns • creator, athlete, and brand partnerships Ideal partners include: charities, schools, youth sports organizations, churches, sports properties, creators, festivals, and mission-driven companies.

Founder

The Last Save

2025-7 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

The Last Save is a charity based in Arizona dedicated to supporting individuals and families impacted by mental health challenges, trauma, and substance abuse. We believe these struggles are deeply connected — and lasting recovery begins when we address them together. Through storytelling, community events, education, and advocacy, our mission is to create safe spaces where healing can begin, stigma can end, and hope can take root. Whether it’s through the power of shared experience or the strength of a supportive team, we’re here to remind people that no matter how far down they’ve gone… there’s always a save left to make.

Founder and Host

The Last Save

2025-5 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

Founder and Host of The Last Save. A raw, real and often humorous space for athletes, creators, and everyday people to talk about what it means to show up when it matters most.