Executive Leadership and Staff Development Consulting
Are you ready to take your organization to the next level? Ascend Nonprofit and Business Solutions LLC® is your partner in strengthening your capacity to compete for grants, secure funding for programs and services, and foster innovation that transforms communities.
We’re driven by a mission to provide superior quality grant training and coaching that empower organizations to excel. We believe that when organizations that serve communities thrive, their people thrive!
Our Offerings
- Organizational Readiness: We work closely with you to strengthen your organization’s overall capacity, ensuring you’re well-prepared to take on new challenges, funding, and opportunities.
- Innovation Facilitation: Our team fosters a culture of innovation, helping you identify and implement creative solutions to address revenue diversification, strategic partnerships, and program development to address critical community needs.
- Strategic Planning: Develop a clear roadmap for your organization’s future with our strategic planning services. We’ll help you set goals, define priorities, and create a strategy for success.
- Grant Readiness Training: We’ll equip your team with the skills and knowledge needed to compete successfully for grants. Our proven methods and strategies are designed to maximize your chances of securing funding.
- Grant Department Setup: Ascend NBS offers comprehensive services to help you establish a proficient grant department from the ground up. Our expert team will guide you through every step of the process, from digital file organization to developing templates, creating effective hiring strategies, and implementing streamlined processes and protocols.
- Grant Project Management: We’ll help you integrate systems-based grant management processes into your operations, streamlining your grant lifecycle and improving your overall efficiency. We can set up your grant department Monday.com project management boards.
- Staff Training: Let us train your staff for you through Grant Yourself Success courses and “Ask the Expert” consultation sessions.
Business Training and Consulting
Is your business ready to thrive and ascend to new heights? Ascend Nonprofit and Business Solutions LLC® is here to help you unlock your full potential through our high-energy training and consulting services.
Meet Your Coach: Dr. Arlene Siller, a seasoned expert in business development, is your guide on this exciting journey. With a track record as a Coach for the US Small Business Administration’s (SBA) T.H.R.I.V.E. program and a trainer and speaker for the National Association of Women Business Owners, Dr. Siller knows what it takes to succeed in the business world.
Our Offerings
- Tailored Training: We provide customized training programs that cater to the unique needs of your business. From leadership development to strategic planning, we’ve got you covered.
- Consulting Expertise: Our team offers expert guidance and consulting services to help you navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve sustainable growth.
- Flexibility: Whether you prefer in-person sessions or online training, we deliver the support you need wherever you are.
Student Internships and Partnership with Institutions of Higher Education
At Ascend NBS, we’re committed to nurturing the next generation of grant writers and nonprofit professionals. Through our paid internships, in partnership with college and university nonprofit degree programs, we offer students invaluable real-world experience in the field of grant research and writing. Working with a national grant writing firm that serves nonprofits and government entities across the United States and all social sectors provides students with a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on communities nationwide. As interns at Ascend NBS, students gain hands-on exposure to the intricacies of grant writing, cultivating essential skills and insights that will serve as a strong foundation for their future careers. This immersive experience not only benefits their academic journey but also empowers them to contribute meaningfully to the vital work of securing funding for organizations dedicated to positive social change.
Ready to Work Programs
At Ascend NBS, we are dedicated to empowering individuals seeking to enhance their skills, transition into new career fields, re-enter the workforce, or upskill in their current roles. Our Grant Yourself Success courses and paid apprenticeship program, developed in collaboration with career development initiatives, provide participants with invaluable real-world experience in grant research and writing.
As a national grant writing firm serving nonprofits and government entities across the United States and various social sectors, program participants gain a unique opportunity to create a tangible impact on communities nationwide.
As apprentices at Ascend NBS, individuals acquire hands-on familiarity with the intricacies of grant writing, nurturing vital skills and insights to form a solid foundation for their career transitions. This immersive experience enriches their skill set and empowers them to significantly contribute to securing funding for organizations dedicated to positive social change.