--- title: Ascend People - Nonprofit HR description: Transform your nonprofit's HR strategy with expert guidance from Ascend People. Book a free consultation with CEO Whitney Herrington today for tailored support. --- [![Ascend-People-logo](https://page.ascendpeople.co/hubfs/Ascend-People-images/Ascend-People-logo.svg "Ascend-People-logo")](https://ascendpeople.co/) - [Services](https://page.ascendpeople.co/nonprofit-hr) - [Strategic HR Planning](https://ascendpeople.co/strategic-hr-planning/) - [Compensation Optimization](https://ascendpeople.co/compensation-optimization/) - [Talent Acquisition](https://ascendpeople.co/talent-acquisition/) - About - [Why Ascend People](https://ascendpeople.co/why-ascend-people/) - [Our Team](https://ascendpeople.co/our-team/) - Resources - [Blog](https://ascendpeople.co/blog/) - [Guides](https://ascendpeople.co/guides/) - [Contact](https://ascendpeople.co/contact/) [Book an intro](https://page.ascendpeople.co/nonprofit-hr?hsLang=en#book-a-consult) # **Nonprofit HR Made Easy!** Expertise without the full-time cost! Book a call with Whitney Herrington, CEO of Ascend People, today! Book Your Free Consultation ![Five professionally-dressed individuals](https://page.ascendpeople.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Ascend-People-images/img-1.png?width=683&height=486&name=img-1.png) ## Real People. Real Support. You don’t need just HR services. You need people who understand. At Ascend People, you’ll work with seasoned HR professionals who’ve spent years in the nonprofit world. **We offer:** #### Strategic HR Planning [Learn More](https://page.ascendpeople.co/nonprofit-hr-services#StrategicHRPlanning) #### Compensation Optimization [Learn More](https://page.ascendpeople.co/nonprofit-hr-services#CompensationOptimization) #### Individual job pricing [Learn More](https://page.ascendpeople.co/nonprofit-hr-services#IndividualJobPricing) #### Talent Acquisition [Learn More](https://page.ascendpeople.co/nonprofit-hr-services#TalentAcquisition) ![Whitney Headshot](https://page.ascendpeople.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Whitney%20Headshot.png?width=500&height=550&name=Whitney%20Headshot.png) ![muma-diversity-equity-inclusion-badge](https://page.ascendpeople.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Ascend-People-images/muma-diversity-equity-inclusion-badge.png?width=184&height=184&name=muma-diversity-equity-inclusion-badge.png) #### Meet **Whitney Herrington**, CEO of Ascend People With nearly 15 years of experience, Whitney helps nonprofits build people-first, values-aligned workplaces that work. She’s led HR and operations at the Southern Poverty Law Center and The Leadership Conference—and now brings that expertise to teams ready to grow with clarity and care. **Need a stronger HR strategy? Book time with Whitney and build a workplace your mission—and team—can thrive in.** [Book Your Consultation With Whitney](https://page.ascendpeople.co/nonprofit-hr-services#book-a-consult) ## Trusted By ![avow-logo](https://page.ascendpeople.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Ascend-People-images/avow-logo.png?width=193&height=193&name=avow-logo.png) ![youth-collaboratory-logo](https://page.ascendpeople.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Ascend-People-images/youth-collaboratory-logo.png?width=500&height=198&name=youth-collaboratory-logo.png) ![new left accelerator-logo](https://page.ascendpeople.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Ascend-People-images/new%20left%20accelerator-logo.png?width=500&height=126&name=new%20left%20accelerator-logo.png) ![2](https://page.ascendpeople.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Ascend-People-images/2.png?width=309&height=300&name=2.png) ![oakland-promise-logo](https://page.ascendpeople.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Ascend-People-images/oakland-promise-logo.png?width=552&height=461&name=oakland-promise-logo.png) ![michigan-united-justice-dignity-logo](https://page.ascendpeople.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Ascend-People-images/michigan-united-justice-dignity-logo.png?width=300&height=96&name=michigan-united-justice-dignity-logo.png) ## Strategic HR Planning Our team of expert HR professionals focuses on aligning your HR operations with your organization's goals by evaluating current practices, identifying inefficiencies, and developing actionable strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. We emphasize a people-focused approach, aiming to transform HR processes to better support organizational success. [Let’s Talk Strategic HR Planning](https://page.ascendpeople.co/nonprofit-hr-services#book-a-consult) - ###### 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. [Let’s Talk Strategic HR Planning](https://page.ascendpeople.co/nonprofit-hr-services#book-a-consult) ## Compensation Optimization Our team of expert HR professionals are here to help organizations create fair, competitive, and motivating pay structures that align with their mission and values. By focusing on these areas, Ascend People aims to eliminate frustration and dissatisfaction related to compensation, fostering a more engaged and productive workforce. ###### 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. [Let’s Talk Compensation Optimization](https://page.ascendpeople.co/nonprofit-hr-services#book-a-consult) ## Individual Job Pricing Our team of HR professionals offer tailored market data to help organizations make informed compensation decisions. We focus on providing precise salary benchmarks for specific roles, ensuring that compensation packages are competitive and aligned with industry standards. By focusing on individual roles, this service helps organizations maintain fairness and competitiveness in their compensation strategies. [Let’s Talk Individual Job Pricing](https://page.ascendpeople.co/nonprofit-hr-services#book-a-consult) - ###### Customized Market Data Provides specific salary information for individual positions, rather than generalized data. - ###### Informed Decision-Making Equips organizations with accurate compensation data to make strategic pay decisions. - ###### Competitive Compensation Ensures that pay structures are aligned with current market trends to attract and retain talent. [Let’s Talk Individual Job Pricing](https://page.ascendpeople.co/nonprofit-hr-services#book-a-consult) ## Talent Acquisition Ascend People specializes in outsourced recruiting tailored for nonprofit organizations. Our approach aims to eliminate delays and inefficiencies in the hiring process, ensuring that nonprofits can attract and secure top talent effectively. ###### 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. [Let’s Talk Talent Acquisition](https://page.ascendpeople.co/nonprofit-hr-services#book-a-consult) ![Whitney Headshot](https://page.ascendpeople.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Whitney%20Headshot.png?width=500&height=550&name=Whitney%20Headshot.png) ## Meet with Whitney Herrington, CEO of Ascend People ![Whitney Headshot](https://page.ascendpeople.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Whitney%20Headshot.png?width=500&height=550&name=Whitney%20Headshot.png) ## Happy Clients Say ![testimonial-img](https://page.ascendpeople.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Ascend-People-images/testimonial-img.jpg?width=65&height=65&name=testimonial-img.jpg) "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!" 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