Ascend Nonprofit & Business Solutions

Last week, our COO, Daniela Paz, had the incredible opportunity to attend the National LOFT (Latinos on Fast Track) Leadership Institute Summit 2024, organized by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF), at her alma mater, Trinity University. The LLI Summit is an essential extension of HHF’s 25-year-old Youth Awards program, narrowing down over 30,000 applicants from all 50 states and Puerto Rico to 300 exceptional recipients. Around 150 young Latinx leaders gathered to connect with accomplished professionals, fostering guidance, inspiration, and sharing valuable insights on college and career paths. They engaged in meaningful conversations, shared educational and professional experiences, and offered college advice, highlighting the resources and opportunities available across various industries. As an alumna of Trinity University, Daniela felt immense pride returning to campus to support and contribute to this impactful event. #AscendNBS #Grantwriting #Grants #Leadership #LOFT #YouthEmpowerment #TrinityUniversity #Community

🎉 We are proud to share that our client has been awarded a grant of $96,773 by the Moody Foundation for technology and infrastructure upgrades. Congratulations to our client on this wonderful achievement! We are thrilled to have played a part in supporting your mission and helping secure this crucial funding. #ascendnbs #grant #ArleneSiller #CommunityImpact #grantsuccess #grantaward

Transforming Community Support with Ascend NBS®! See how Guardian House expanded their reach and facilities to serve more children and families. For more about Guardian House: 1. https://lnkd.in/gPSK8bJj 2. https://guardianhouse.org #ascendnbs #grant #ArleneSiller #CommunityImpact #Guardianhouse

We are thrilled to announce that our client has been awarded a substantial grant of $350,000 by Texas Talent Connection! 🎉 This significant funding will support vital Nursing & Technology projects. Congratulations to our client on this wonderful achievement! We are thrilled to have played a part in supporting your mission and helping secure this crucial funding! #ascendnbs #grant #ArleneSiller #CommunityImpact #grantsuccess #grantaward

Quote of the week: "Grant writing is storytelling with heart, goals, and numbers" This powerful quote from our Founder & CEO, Arlene Siller, underscores the deeper purpose behind our work. When we write grants, we're not just filling out forms or crunching numbers – we're telling the stories of real people and their journeys. We honor the hard work and impact of our clients, and we love being a part of their mission to create positive change. We view every grant we write as a step towards helping our clients achieve their goals and make a difference in their communities. #ArleneSiller #Grants #Grantwriting #Grant #GrantSuccess

Happy Fourth of July! Wishing you a day filled with pride, joy, and celebrations. Enjoy the festivities and stay safe! #HappyFourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #July4th #Grants #Grantwriting #ArleneSiller

Happy Juneteenth! ✨ May today and every day serve as a powerful reminder of freedom, resilience, and the ongoing fight for equality. ✊🏽 #Juneteenth #Freedom #Equality #AscendNBS #Grants #Grantwriting

In March, 2024, we celebrated our 5th year in business—a milestone that filled us with pride and gratitude🥂🎉. To mark this special occasion, I had the pleasure of interviewing our founder and CEO, Arlene Siller. She shared her invaluable insights, heartfelt reflections, and the remarkable journey of Ascend NBS. In addition, we welcomed Daniela Paz as our new COO. Daniela graciously shared her vision for Ascend NBS's future growth and success. Don't miss her inspiring insights and initiatives in this thrilling new chapter for our company. If you haven't watched these interviews yet, we invite you to do so and share your thoughts with us. 🎥 Watch Arlene Siller’s interview here: https://lnkd.in/gDfqPpUg 🎥 Watch Daniela Paz’s interview here: https://lnkd.in/g9ftyNsN Your feedback is incredibly important to us, and we'd love to hear what you think! Thank you for being part of our journey. #AscendNBS #BusinessMilestone #WatchNow #Grant #Grants #ArleneSiller #DanielaPaz

We are thrilled to announce that our client has been awarded $1,008,333 to fund community-based projects! This funding, announced during the Biden-Harris Administration’s Enhancing Maternal Health Initiative, is part of a larger $105 million investment to support community organizations dedicated to improving maternal and infant health. This initiative aims to address and reduce the disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes across the country. Learn more about this impactful initiative and read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/e-BawBAD #ascendnbs #grant #ArleneSiller #CommunityImpact #grantsuccess #grantaward

This week, we explored the latest insights from the 2024 State of Grantseeking™ Report, revealing valuable trends to elevate your grantseeking efforts. Here's a glimpse of what we discovered: 1. Non-government funders' median largest award averaged $42,500, while the Federal government's median award reached an impressive $615,000. Additionally, 67% of recipients received their awards within three months of notification. 2. Collaboration proved to be a winning strategy! Organizations engaging in collaborative grantseeking achieved a commendable 34% success rate in securing awards. 3. Despite challenges such as limited time and staffing resources, organizations employed strategic approaches such as staff reduction, volunteer utilization, and technology optimization to manage indirect and administrative costs effectively. These findings underscore the importance of proactive grant-seeking strategies and efficient resource management in maximizing funding opportunities and driving meaningful organizational impact. Ready to elevate your grant seeking? Visit https://ascendnbs.com/ to learn more. Check out the full 2024 State of Grantseeking™ Report here on GrantStation.com: https://lnkd.in/ej-WkUV. #AscendNBS #BusinessMilestone #WatchNow #Grant #Grants #ArleneSiller #Grantstation #Grantseeking