Portfolio

Partial Client List Includes: Lutheran Social Service/StreetWorks Collaborative, Good in the 'Hood, the Minnesota Department of Health, the Minnesota Department of Human Services, The Dwelling Place, Mobile Hope, Men As Peacemakers, Terebinth Refuge, MN Coalition Against Sexual Assault, The Link, Elder Voice Family Advocates, Southwest Crisis Center, Ten Thirty House, She Rock She Rock, Heartland Girls' Ranch, The Connected Kids Initiative, AchieveMpls!, Kody's Closet and Union Gospel Mission. 

Examples of some of our recent work: 
Grant Writing, Marketing Collateral Development, Website Design, Conference Production, Project Management and more.

Testimonials:

"Heather Caillier and the Ascend Consulting Solutions team have proven to be a tremendous benefit and an excellent financial value for our nonprofit organization.   Heather and her team possess a rare combination of high level talent plus genuine humility and care.  In the past two years, they have contributed toward our success and helped us to experience significant growth by providing us with customized services, professional consultation/coaching, up-to-date research, and effective grant writing.  This is truly a great team with whom to work.  They are kind, giving and people with outstanding character and competency.  With this in mind, I highly recommend the excellent services of Heather Caillier and the Ascend Consulting Solutions team."   -- Shawn Morrison, Executive Director, Good in the 'Hood

“Heather has been the event planner for the MDH Safe Harbor Training Institute 3 years in a row now. I can't imagine putting on the Training Institute (or any major event) without her steady, calm, organizational skills. She knows exactly what needs to be done, when it needs to be done, is able to problem solve quickly when the unexpected happens or the needs of the participants require it, and everything she does, recommends is consistently of high quality.”                            -- Paula Schaefer, Minnesota Department of Health, Safe Harbor Training Coordinator

"Heather and her team at Ascend Consulting have been incredible to work with! I am extremely grateful for the professional, detail-oriented work they have done in our organization. The network of individuals they bring to the table, along with a wealth of experience in the field, has made them extremely valuable to me and my team. Heather is meticulously organized and easy to work with, whether organizing big events, providing on-going support for projects or partnering with us on our vision-casting work. I have been wholeheartedly impressed and recommend them enthusiastically!"-- Jen Fairbourne, Director of Metro Homeless Youth Services, Lutheran Social Service/StreetWorks

"Heather Caillier has done an excellent job for us over the last 6 years.  She is a true strategic partner in every way.  She is knowledgeable, articulate and passionate about all she pours into each project for us.  She is an effective grant writer and masterful with graphic and marketing content designs for websites and collateral materials. Heather has made a significant contribution to this organization and we are thrilled to call her part of our team!"                                              -- Linda Wiza, Executive Director, The Dwelling Place

“Heather is one of my favorite people to work with! I always know and trust when we use Ascend Consulting, the project will be completed on-time; with targeted focus on essential details while keeping the big picture in mind; and ample honest communication throughout the project resulting in brilliant outcomes. Heather has worked on several projects with our organization. Most recently, she assisted our agency in securing only one out of two federal million dollar grants awarded in the nation, thanks to her incredible writing and project management skills. Heather has an exceptional ability to manage projects effectively, quickly identifying timelines and issues while supportively guiding the client through the journey. I highly recommend Heather and her team!” -- Lauren Ryan, Statewide Safe Harbor Director, MN Dept. of Health

"I can not say enough about Heather and the Ascend team! I operate a video production company and I have worked with Heather for the last 5  years on numerous projects both for live events and for video shoots. When I know Heather and her team  are involved with an event or project I have complete confidence and peace of mind that it is going to be a very well run operation! They do not miss a detail, their communication is incredible and they bring a lot of energy and fun to whatever they are involved with. Ascend is my go-to resource for any type of event, training conference. They are passionate and professional and I would recommend them all day long!        --Dan Rollins, President, LiveWire Films

"Ascend Consulting provides the boost in development and marketing capacity that so many organizations need. Ascend's consultants hone in on identified organizational needs and goals, and systematically pursue their achievement. Administrators will benefit greatly from Heather's executive coaching and support. Ascend's consultants take the time to understand the mission, culture, and needs of organizations they serve. If you are committed to getting your organization to the next level of sustainability and impact, I strongly recommend Ascend Consulting."
- Ed Heisler, Executive Director, Men As Peacemakers

“I’ve worked with Heather for years on the Minnesota Human Trafficking Task Force and have deep respect for her wisdom, tenacity, and strategic thinking. Whether facilitating coalition meetings, training, or writing grant proposals, Heather is as solid and effective as they come.”
- Jeff Bauer, Director of Public Policy, The Family Partnership/PRIDE

“Amazing! Ascend Consulting brings the 5 star rating you would be looking for in development, marketing and grant writing needs for your organization! Heather and her staff are hard working, dedicated and creative in their work.  I have seen my organization launched to a whole new level with their personalized guidance and expertise. I would highly recommend Ascend Consulting.”  
-CeCe Terlouw, (former) Executive Director, Heartland Girls' Ranch

"Working with Heather and the Ascend Consulting team has been a wonderful gift!  She is very passionate about her work and our mission. She’s very detail oriented, and has been more than willing to answer as many questions as we throw at her and explain new ideas until we’re able to grasp them.  Working with Heather has been a very positive step for our organization and we look forward to continued work with Ascend in the future!                                                                     - Jenny Case, Co-founder & Executive Director, She Rock She Rock

“We were a very new organization with minimal experience in the non-profit realm when we began working with Ascend Consulting.  At our first meeting with Heather Caillier, it was clear that she had extensive knowledge and resources as it pertains to non-profit organizations.  More importantly, our first meeting with Heather showed us that she had a heart of gold!!!  We walked away from our first meeting, knowing that working with Ascend Consulting was what Kody’s Closet needed.  However, it wasn’t our first meeting alone that impressed us, Heather didn’t waste any time digging in and helping us move forward.  She empowered us to take the necessary steps to grow our organization, and helped us realize confidence, in this new world.  Her encouragement and caring was refreshing and all of our dealings with Ascend Consulting inspired us in ways we had no idea were possible.  She was always more than happy to help, even when grant writing wasn’t were we needed assistance.  Heather genuinely cares about Kody’s Closet’s mission and that very was apparent right from the beginning.  We truly appreciated the passion she has for her work and are thankful she was there for us in this huge (and sometimes intimidating) non-profit world.” - Debbie Crimmins, Board Chair, Kody's Closet

"I have worked closely with Heather for a number of years and what I value and rely on most are her strategic thinking and planning skills and ability to take on difficult projects. Heather is creative and resourceful and works harder than anyone I know. Her role as Chair of the Minnesota Human Trafficking Task Force Communications Committee has brought great visibility to this issue and our work, and has had a tremendous impact on the anti-trafficking movement in Minnesota." -Amy Kenzie, Program Coordinator, Sexual Violence Prevention Program Coordinator, Minnesota Human Trafficking Task Force

"I’ve had the opportunity to watch Heather develop her business and have seen first-hand the relationships she is able to build with clients.  She has an uncanny ability to bring clarity, create action, and bring about positive change.  I also value Heather’s integrity, work ethic, and passion for cause-based organizations. She is fully committed to her clients and is able to quickly earn trust through her excellent quality work and strong desire to see others succeed.  Heather’s thoughtful and strategic approach creates momentum and helps others realize their potential."   - Jennifer Fuller, Founder, IX2 Consulting

 

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