Ascend Nonprofit Solutions Annual Report FY23 - Flipbook - Page 2
LOOKING BACK...AND MOVING FORWARD
It is with immense pride and gratitude that we
present to you our Annual Impact Report for
FY23. This report reflects our journey,
achievements, and the unwavering commitment
of our team to serve the nonprofit community.
express our gratitude to those who have
made it possible, and renew our
commitment to the work ahead.
It has been my honor and privilege to serve
the nonprofit sector for 39 years; Ascend
In a world marked by unprecedented challenges, Nonprofit Solutions (formerly Children and
we have overcome hurdles, adapted to change Family Services Center) and its partner
and forged ahead with determination. Not only agencies for the past 12, and to have
have we upheld our core values, we have made worked with such a talented, dedicated
significant strides toward our long-term vision. group of professionals. I am very proud of
all Ascend has accomplished in the past 20
Our success has been a collective effort
years. Our story started with a small group
resulting from the hard work and dedication of of nonprofits trying to solve common
our 30+ team members and the unwavering
problems, and has grown into a national
support of our volunteers and stakeholders.
model for nonprofit collaboration and
Together we have served 54 nonprofit
shared services delivery. Since inception,
organizations and programs. Collectively they
we have increased our impact from
are serving our communities most vulnerable
serving nine agencies to 63 in a multitude
citizens. Additionally, our Center was visited by of ways. A truly remarkable journey.
more than 20,000 people in the past year.
As I pass the torch to our new President
In the spirit of transparency and accountability, and CEO, James L. M. Taylor, I’m confident
this report provides insights into our financial
that he will lead Ascend through a new
performance, showcasing how we have
chapter and find fresh, innovative ways to
managed and allocated resources efficiently
help our partners build capacity and
to advance our mission.
increase impact.
Looking ahead, we remain committed to
continuing to multiply our impact by building
capacity across the nonprofit sector. Our goals
are ambitious, and with your continued support
and collaboration, we are confident that we can
achieve them. The road ahead may be
challenging, but our dedication to making a
meaningful impact remains steadfast.
Thank you for being an integral part of our
Ascend family. Together, we will continue
to write stories of progress, resilience, and
positive change.
Warm Regards,
As we turn the pages of this report, let us take a Shelley D. White
moment to celebrate our shared achievements, President and CEO
2022 - 2023 Board of Directors
Emily Cantrell
Chair
Robert "Tra" Kelly
Vice Chair
Stephen Watson
Treasurer
Kelsey Mayo
Secretary
At-Large Directors
Dee Bumgarner
Emily Caldwell
Joanette Freeman
Charles Hunt
Amy Johnson
Rich McKnight
Kaumil Shah
Lauren Spegal
Donald Tate
Bernadette Williams-Looper
Partner Representatives
Martha Borgese
Community Link
Bill Currens
Renaissance West Community Initiative
Tom Coyne
Safe Alliance
Wendi Fleener
Council for Children's Rights
Barry Metzger
RAIN
Diamond Staton-Williams
Communities In Schools
Scott Vaughn
United Way of Greater Charlotte
Pamela Wideman
United Way of Greater Charlotte
