Ascend Nonprofit Solutions

Ascend Nonprofit Solutions One place where those in need find hope, dignity, strength and independence.

The Ascend Nonprofit Center is a five-story building, centrally located in uptown Charlotte. Our facility features spaces for conducting meetings with your staff, volunteers or guests and a co-working space, HopeWorks - a hub for emerging and small staff agencies. The Center is home to:
- Arts+
- Charlotte Lit
- Communities In Schools of Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Inc.
- Housing Collaborative
- RAIN
- Safe Alliance
- Smart Start of Mecklenburg County
- Supportive Housing Communities
- United Way of Greater Charlotte

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated with evolving technologies,...
10/06/2026

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated with evolving technologies, this month serves as a crucial reminder that online safety is a shared responsibility. We asked our IT team to share their best cybersecurity tips. The first tip is from Corey Cutler, our 365 and Network Administrator.

Have you ever visited a website and seen a message like, "Your browser has a problem. Follow these steps to fix it"? If so, be careful. This is one of the latest tricks hackers are using, called "ClickFix." The page displays a fake error message or a "prove you're human" verification, then asks you to press a few keys and paste something into your computer. It most commonly appears as a fake Cloudflare security check.

What’s really happening? The scam is designed to trick you into entering the hacker’s commands, handing over control of your device. If you encounter a message like this, don't click, don't paste, and don't proceed. Simply close the webpage and contact IT for help.

Behind every successful nonprofit is a team of dedicated people, and behind those people is a strong HR team. This HR Pr...
09/25/2026

Behind every successful nonprofit is a team of dedicated people, and behind those people is a strong HR team. This HR Professionals Day (officially recognized on September 26th), we're grateful for Jamelle, Michele, Bethany, Denice, Erin, La La , and Katie, who supported 1,320 employees across 16 agencies in FY26. Their expertise in talent acquisition, employee support, benefits administration, and workplace culture ensures nonprofits have the people they need to advance their missions. Thank you for supporting the people behind the missions so they can continue serving their communities!

The Ascend Board recently came together for a half-day retreat focused on deepening their connection to our mission. A h...
09/23/2026

The Ascend Board recently came together for a half-day retreat focused on deepening their connection to our mission. A highlight of the day was a scavenger hunt that provided an opportunity to visit with a few of our supported organizations. Along the way, the Board learned more about the work being done, the challenges nonprofits are navigating, and the opportunities ahead. Thank you Charlotte Center for Literary Arts, Supportive Housing Communities and Housing Collaborative for sharing your time and helping to make this a meaningful experience!

This week we welcomed Kajal Fadaee as our intern for the fall semester. Kajal is a senior at UNC Charlotte studying Comm...
09/17/2026

This week we welcomed Kajal Fadaee as our intern for the fall semester. Kajal is a senior at UNC Charlotte studying Communications with a concentration in Organizational Communications. She will be supporting our HR team and assisting with creating communication templates, reviewing benefit booklets, creating standard operating procedures (SOP’s) related to internal communications, and much more. When Kajal is not in class, she likes to spend time with her family and working out. We are excited to have her for the next few months!

Today, on National IT Professionals Day, we recognize Michael, Clark, Corey, and K for the expertise, innovation, and su...
09/15/2026

Today, on National IT Professionals Day, we recognize Michael, Clark, Corey, and K for the expertise, innovation, and support they bring to our organization and 15 nonprofit partners. From strengthening cybersecurity and maintaining critical systems to supporting staff with everyday technology challenges, they ensure nonprofits can operate with confidence and focus on serving their communities. Our team prioritizes protecting sensitive data, improving efficiency, and helping nonprofits make the most of their technology investments. Thank you for being the trusted experts behind the scenes, helping to lift nonprofits to greater heights!

It's the perfect reminder to invest in your future by reviewing your retirement savings plan or taking the first step to...
09/10/2026

It's the perfect reminder to invest in your future by reviewing your retirement savings plan or taking the first step to enroll! A 401(k) can help you build long-term financial security through automatic contributions, and if your employer offers a matching contribution, that's an opportunity you won't want to miss out on. At Ascend, we're proud to support nonprofit organizations with comprehensive benefits services, including 401(k) pretax and Roth options. If your organization participates in Ascend's benefits program, our Benefits Team and 401(k) provider are here to help you understand your plan and make the most of this valuable benefit. It's never too early or too late to start saving!

We want to give a very enthusiastic welcome to Clean AIRE NC as they join the Center as our newest tenant! CleanAIRE NC ...
08/31/2026

We want to give a very enthusiastic welcome to Clean AIRE NC as they join the Center as our newest tenant! CleanAIRE NC was founded in 2002 to improve North Carolina’s air quality and have since expanded their focus to “advocate for the health of all North Carolinians by pursuing equitable and collaborative solutions that address climate change and air pollution.” Please introduce yourself and say hello next time you’re in the building; you can find CleanAIRE NC on the first floor!

Happy Back-to-School to all the students and teachers as they begin another school year – and special thanks to our supp...
08/25/2026

Happy Back-to-School to all the students and teachers as they begin another school year – and special thanks to our supported organizations that bolster our educators, students, and families! Arts+, Ada Jenkins Center, Communities In Schools-Charlotte, Charlotte Freedom School Partners, Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas, YWCA Central Carolinas and Smart Start of Mecklenburg County!

“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” – Coretta Scott ...
08/17/2026

“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” – Coretta Scott King

Thank you to our fellow nonprofits for the compassionate actions you are taking to lift community members up. We applaud your missions every day and give special thanks for your tireless efforts to make our community great!

On this National Financial Awareness Day, we asked one of our Vice Presidents of Finance, Sam Stroup, for his thoughts o...
08/14/2026

On this National Financial Awareness Day, we asked one of our Vice Presidents of Finance, Sam Stroup, for his thoughts on nonprofit financial management and best practices:

A lot of people ask me about the main difference between an Income Statement and a Balance Sheet, and when to focus on each one.

My favorite way to explain it: think of the Income Statement like your vital signs and bloodwork when at a doctor’s appointment. When talking to your doctor, you will spend most of the time going over your blood pressure, weight, cholesterol, A1C, etc - same as how your monthly board meetings will focus mostly on the Income Statement and how you're tracking to budget. These vital signs are all indicators of how your health is trending, but a few off-track numbers do not mean you're about to kick the bucket.

The Balance Sheet, and specifically the Net Assets, is like your body and organs. Over time, if your vital signs keep trending in the wrong direction (say, high blood pressure for a sustained period), your organs can become permanently damaged. It is the same with the Balance Sheet – a few bad months, quarters, or years of Income Statement performance can lead to an eroding Balance Sheet, putting your organization at financial risk.

So, it is worth regularly checking in on your Balance Sheet (specifically the Net Assets) to see how it is trending over time to ensure the ORGANization stays healthy!

Disclaimer: I am definitely NOT a doctor, but I am a CPA, and always happy to help diagnose your organization’s health!

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