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HR Built for Resilient Organizations.

Resilient organizations are built by leaders who invest in their people. Ascend People is here to help you do exactly that.
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Real People. Real Support. 

You don't need just HR services. You need a partner who understands the complexity of leading a mission-driven team. Ascend People brings seasoned nonprofit HR expertise to organizations ready to build stronger, more sustainable people operations.

STRATEGIC
HR PLANNING

COMPENSATION OPTIMIZATION

TALENT
ACQUISITION

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Meet Whitney Herrington, CEO of Ascend People

Whitney Herrington founded Ascend People after nearly 15 years leading HR and operations inside some of the country's most respected mission-driven organizations. She built this firm to give nonprofits access to the kind of strategic HR support that actually moves the needle.

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Strategic HR Planning

Your HR practices should support your mission, not slow it down. We work alongside your leadership team to evaluate what's working, identify what isn't, and build practical strategies that align your people operations with where your organization is headed.

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  • Comprehensive Evaluation
    Assessment of existing HR practices to identify areas for improvement.
  • Actionable Strategies
    Development of practical solutions to enhance HR efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Goal Alignment
    Ensuring HR operations support and align with organizational objectives.

Compensation Optimization

Fair, competitive compensation isn't just good HR practice; it's a retention strategy. We help nonprofits build pay structures that reflect their values, align with the market, and keep great people from walking out the door.

Equitable Compensation
Develops pay structures that are fair and consistent across the organization.
Market Alignment
Ensures compensation packages are competitive within the industry to attract and retain top talent.
Employee Motivation
Designs compensation strategies that not only reward employees but also motivate them to perform at their best.
Organizational Alignment
Aligns compensation practices with the organization's goals and values to support overall mission success.

Talent Acquisition

Finding the right people for a mission-driven organization takes more than posting a job. We manage the full recruiting process for nonprofits, from strategy to hire, so your team can stay focused on the work that matters.

Outsourced Recruiting
Provides professional recruitment services, allowing nonprofits to focus on their core missions while Ascend People handles the hiring process.
Efficiency Improvement
Streamlines the recruitment process to reduce delays and eliminate inefficiencies, ensuring timely hiring of qualified candidates.
Top Talent Attraction
Utilizes strategies to attract high-quality candidates who align with the organization's values and goals.

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Happy Clients Say

"Ascend People's insights and solutions have been extremely helpful. It has been extraordinary to work with them - I've already recommended them to so many colleagues. Thank you once again!"
Katie Carter, Pride Foundation