I help nonprofits secure
the funding their
mission deserves.
Do you want to stop guessing and start winning grants — with the right strategy, the right funders, and proposals that actually get funded?
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Your organization is doing important work.
Funding shouldn't be this hard.
- You've submitted grants and keep getting denials
- You don't know which funders are actually worth your time
- Your team is writing grants but there is no real system behind it
- You lost a funder and don't know how to replace them
- You know you need help but don't know where to start
This is exactly why Ascend Nonprofit & Business Solutions® exists.
Watch Dr. Arlene Siller
in the room where it happens.
Arlene brings years of experience in grant writing and reviewing. She shared insightful tips and examples I had never heard before — an incredibly valuable experience.
As an Executive Director of a new nonprofit in San Antonio, Arlene was a wealth of knowledge. Her encouragement was a lifeline to get our fundraising strategy on the right track.
It was a practical, succinct presentation. Being able to ask questions and receive a nuanced, detailed response made all the difference.
This is what strategic grant positioning looks like in practice.
Funding & loan forgiveness from the City of San Antonio — supporting historic downtown rehabilitation and 68 new units of supportive housing for youth.
Secured from the City of San Antonio to support the construction of a critical affordable and supportive housing development on San Antonio's south side.
Wins like these don't happen overnight. They happen through clarity, structure, and readiness.
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Led by Dr. Arlene Siller —
a grant strategist, not just a writer.
Most grant consultants write proposals. Ascend NBS® builds the entire system behind them — readiness, research, strategy, and execution.
Three ways we help nonprofits win funding
Readiness Consulting & Training
For organizations that want to build capacity — not just win one grant.
- Organizational readiness assessments
- Grant strategy consulting
- Staff training and cohort programs
- Fix the foundation funders expect to see
Grant Research
For organizations that need the right funders — not just a long list.
- Customized funder identification
- Alignment analysis by program area
- Strategic pipeline — not just a spreadsheet
- Stop submitting into the void
Grant Writing
For organizations ready to compete — and win.
- Full proposal development
- Narrative, budget & supporting documents
- Written to funder priorities
- Not sure if you're ready? Start with a consultation.
We don't just consult.
Real strategy. Real results. Real impact.
What nonprofits say after working with Ascend NBS®
The explanation of what the funder is looking for when we answer the questions was the most valuable part. This changed how we approach every proposal.
Tips and resources for managing awards, plus a RACI matrix for establishing roles and responsibilities — this gave our team a clear framework we could use immediately.
We already work with grants but there were some very good reminders. Even experienced teams leave with something new.
Learning behind-the-scenes of grant reviewing completely changed my perspective on how to write proposals that actually get funded.
Before you reach out
Your mission deserves funding.
Let's build the strategy to get it.
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