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Strategic Planning and Community
Conversations
We help your organization move
forward with the best ideas of all involved. Planning is a
powerful tool to get all stakeholders to the table, and increase
their buy-in after the plan is done. Ascent specializes
in:
- Strategic Planning-Ascent
works with you through the development of a complete plan for your
organization, resulting in a shared vision and specific, realistic
implementation steps to get you there.
- Community
Conversations-Ascent can lead an opportunity to bring the
community (a city or neighborhood, for example) together, to
discuss hopes and concerns, and build consensus for
progress.
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Meeting and Retreat
Facilitation
An "outside moderator" can be
critical to successful meetings - to help keep everyone
on task and on time, and maybe have a little fun along the
way. This also allows the leaders of an organization to
participate in the process rather than having to manage
the meeting. Don't waste more time in another pointless
meeting or ineffective retreat. Let Ascent help you
with:
- Planning and Facilitation-
With over 10 years of experience running meetings of various
kinds, Ascent will help your organizations get the most out of
meetings and retreats. We will work to solidify your meeting goals
and plan an agenda to reach them. We will be with you
throughout the process, including documenting the results of the
session.
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Training & Consulting with Nonprofit Executives and
Board Members
Leading a nonprofit presents both
difficult challenges and incredible opportunities. Have you
ever wished you had someone you can talk to about sensitive
issues? You do a lot for everyone else--do something for
yourself and let our expert guidance get you on the right
path. We can work informally, through phone and
in-person sessions, or more formally by providing training and
assessment services focused on improving performance. We focus
our training and consulting services on:
- Executive Staff-We can help
with issues like managing the day-to-day operations, and working
to build relationships with the Board and community
stakeholders.
- Board Members-Boards often
benefit from assistance in good governance practices, better
meeting preparation and facilitation, and strategies for a more
effective Board of Directors.
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Grant
Proposal Writing
Ascent
brings expertise on both sides of the grant process-the perspective
of the grant seeker, and the grant maker. We know how to construct
successful, well-written proposals that capture what is unique about
your organization. Our approach to Grant Proposal Writing includes:
- Developing your
first Grant "Boilerplate"-The "boilerplate" is a standard
document that can be customized to each potential funding source's
needs. It takes time and expertise to put together, but once
completed, will saves hours of staff effort in seeking assistance
from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
- Completing Grant
Applications-Based on your "boilerplate", Ascent will develop
specific grant applications to potential funding sources
that we identify together.
- Funding
Research-Let us assist you to research private foundations,
corporations, and public funds available to help your organization
meet its mission.
- Reviewing Grant
Applications-Sometimes it is helpful to have another set of
experienced eyes review your organization's grant proposals, and
make suggestions to improve your chances.
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FEES
Ascent Strategic Development structures
its fees based on your individual needs, and works within your
resources. Once we determine a "Match" between our services
and your needs, we will discuss rates and find the right approach
for your budget.
We can work within these pricing
structures:
- Hourly Rates
- Project Basis
- Long-term agreement for
ongoing work (such as Grant Proposal Writing or Funding
Research)
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