At Ascend Advisory, we believe that lasting social change begins with a deep understanding of both the issue at hand and the broader community systems that shape it. Our work goes beyond analyzing trends and data gaps—we take a systems-level view, exploring how individual organizations operate, where they intersect, and where connections can be strengthened to improve service delivery and outcomes at scale.

Through our community system design approach, we assess the current landscape of services, identify redundancies and gaps, and uncover opportunities for more coordinated, collaborative, and efficient support networks. We also identify key stakeholders and potential partners—both likely and unexpected—who share a commitment to collective impact.

Our market analysis services provide a comprehensive roadmap for understanding unmet needs, available resources, the broader support ecosystem, and collaboration opportunities. This integrated perspective empowers you to build stronger partnerships, optimize services, and drive sustainable, community-level change.