Optimize Your HR.

Amplify Your Impact.

Reduce the complexities of HR management and reclaim valuable time to focus on advancing your nonprofit’s mission.

HR Strategic Planning

Eliminate chaos, minimizes inefficiencies, and create a positive, mission driven culture with experienced HR Strategic Planning Services – designed specifically for the needs of nonprofit organizations.

Experienced HR Consulting and Management for Nonprofits
Tailored, Transparent, and Impact-Driven

Our professional process is designed to build trust and create the most positive consulting experience possible, integrating expert advice and coaching at every step to ensure your leaders are well-prepared to handle any HR situation with confidence.

DISCOVERY

Gather data
Conduct interviews
Analyze current state

ANALYSIS

Review documentation
Identify issues
Form recommendations

SOLUTIONS

Present findings
Develop strategies
Create plans

ALIGNMENT

Refine strategies
Agree on approach
Set goals

IMPLEMENTATION

Execute Plans
Manage Efforts
Monitor Progress

Nonprofit HR Strategic Planning Services

HR Department Audits, Assessments, and Development

It’s common for organizations to encounter disconnects between existing HR practices and the evolving needs of their mission. Our HR department audits, assessments, and development services are crafted to bridge these gaps.

We meticulously evaluate your current practices, identify inefficiencies, and develop actionable strategies to enhance both efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring your HR operations fit and support your organizational goals.

Performance Management

Navigating performance management in a nonprofit setting can be particularly complex without the right tools and strategies.

At Ascend People, we understand the need for clear performance metrics and effective feedback mechanisms that resonate with the mission-driven nature of your work.

Employee Handbooks and Policies

Detailed employee handbooks and robust policies are essential but often overlooked in the nonprofit sector. At Ascend People, we help you craft these vital documents to ensure clarity and consistency across your organization.

Our handbooks and policies not only mitigate risks but also set a firm foundation for behavior and decision-making that aligns with your nonprofit’s values and legal requirements.

PEO/Benefit Implementations

The complexity of PEO and benefits management is overwhelming if you’ve never done it before.

Ascend People simplifies your transition to a PEO with experienced guidance in selecting and implementing the most suitable PEO services for your nonprofit.

HR Coaching and Advice

Every day brings new HR challenges. Ascend People’s HR coaching and advisory services put expert guidance at your fingertips. Get the consulting you need to handle HR situations confidently.

HR-related Training for Leaders and Staff

Build a more competent, inclusive, and collaborative work environment with Ascend People HR Leadership Training. Equip your leaders and staff with crucial HR skills and knowledge through our specialized training programs.

Whether coming from a passion for the cause rather than a background in business leadership, or facing significant knowledge gaps in HR principles, our training addresses these needs head-on. 

Ready to elevate your HR?