{"id":402,"date":"2023-01-02T18:29:37","date_gmt":"2023-01-02T23:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ascendconsultingdc.com\/?page_id=402"},"modified":"2024-01-05T07:24:11","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T12:24:11","slug":"strategic-planning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ascendconsultingdc.com\/services\/strategic-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-1 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-10 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>We take your big ideas and put them into a pragmatic plan.<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Ascend creates a \u201cPlan A\u201d by developing strategies for the future. Whether you are a new nonprofit or an industry leader these are a few of the plans we create:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strategic Plans<\/li>\n<li>Development Plans<\/li>\n<li>Donor Engagement &amp; Outreach Materials<\/li>\n<li>Targeted Campaigns (i.e. End-of-Year Giving, Capital Campaigns, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In today&#8217;s fast-paced and ever-changing world, organizations need a clear direction and a roadmap to success.\u00a0Ascend specializes in helping leaders develop strategies for the future. Whether you&#8217;re a new organization just starting out or an industry leader, our expertise can guide you every step of the way.<\/p>\n<p>Strategic Plans provide you with a clear vision and mission. They help you define your goals and objectives, ensuring that everyone in your organization is working towards a shared purpose. With Ascend&#8217;s assistance, we&#8217;ll help you articulate your aspirations and chart the course to achieve them.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, a well-crafted Development Plan is crucial for sustainable growth. It outlines the steps you need to take to secure the resources and support necessary to bring your vision to life. Ascend understands the intricacies of fundraising and donor engagement, and we&#8217;ll collaborate with you to create a plan tailored to your organization&#8217;s unique needs.<\/p>\n<p>Ascend goes the extra mile to provide you with additional tools for success. We specialize in creating compelling donor engagement and outreach materials that resonate with your target audience. From eye-catching campaigns to impactful messaging, we&#8217;ll help you capture hearts and inspire action.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><blockquote>\n<p>For the past few years, we have been working with Ascend Consulting to develop our year-end fundraising plan. In addition to developing a structured, clear plan, Ascend strived to develop a deep and impactful message that highlights the essential elements of our work at Project Suma. For example, we used to tell stories of the women and children we serve, but this year for the first time and as part of our end-of-year letter they helped us write the story of an entire family that demonstrated the impact of our breaking-cycles model while being backed by study data. We eagerly look forward to working with them next year on our first Spring Virtual Fundraising Campaign!<\/p>\n<p><em style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><b>-Andrea Pena, Executive Director of\u00a0Project Suma<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_none\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1 us_custom_7a77c70c has_text_color\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/annebasham\/anne-basham?month=2022-12\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Book a Free Consultation<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small with_line width_default thick_1 style_solid color_primary align_center\"><div class=\"w-separator-h\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column hide_on_default hide_on_laptops hide_on_tablets hide_on_mobiles\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>E-Course: Mastering Nonprofit Development Excellence<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column hide_on_default hide_on_laptops hide_on_tablets hide_on_mobiles\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Are you a leader looking to take your organization to the next level? Our Teach:able Course &#8220;Mastering Nonprofit Development Excellence&#8221; is a comprehensive course designed to equip nonprofit leaders and fundraisers with the essential knowledge and skills needed to secure funding effectively and ensure your organization&#8217;s long-term success.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ascendconsulting.teachable.com\/p\/mastering-nonprofit-development-excellence\">HERE<\/a> to get started today.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-1 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_navigation layout_simple inv_false\"><a class=\"post_navigation-item order_first to_prev\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ascendconsultingdc.com\/services\/grant-writing-research-and-management\/\" title=\"Grant Writing, Research and Management\"><div class=\"post_navigation-item-arrow\"><\/div><div class=\"post_navigation-item-meta\">Back<\/div><div class=\"post_navigation-item-title\"><span>Grant Writing, Research and Management<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"post_navigation-item order_second to_next\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ascendconsultingdc.com\/services\/coaching\/\" title=\"Coaching\"><div class=\"post_navigation-item-arrow\"><\/div><div class=\"post_navigation-item-meta\">Next Service<\/div><div class=\"post_navigation-item-title\"><span>Coaching<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We take your big ideas and put them into a pragmatic plan. 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