If you’re considering interns to grow your organization’s capacity, Ascender can offer the following technical assistance:

• Training Videos:
  • Internship Overview [Video] [Slides] 
  • Project Plan & Position Description [Video] [Slides] 
  • Intern Supervision [Video] [Slides] 
• Templates
  • Internship Project Brainstorm
  • Internship Project Plan 
  • Internship Position Description
  • Internship Agreement
• Help with the recruitment process
• Review position description drafts
• Free or reduced-rate flex membership for interns of member companies

Reach out to info@ascenderpgh.com if you’re interested in taking advantage of any technical assistance regarding internships. 

Ascender proudly partners with HubSpot to offer the HubSpot for Startups program to our members. Whether you need to increase leads, accelerate sales, or streamline customer service, HubSpot’s marketing, sales, and service software solutions are designed to help companies grow more effectively and efficiently. As an Ascender member, you can receive a deep discount (30% – 90% off) on HubSpot products. Learn more: 

• HubSpot for Startups

OneValley Passport is a national platform that connects entrepreneurs and emerging startups to major savings on business tools, entrepreneurship resources, and a global network of mentors, investors, and founders.

Ascender members can access the platform for a 50% discount with our exclusive coupon code: ASCENDER2022. Click here to join.

Our community of entrepreneurs is full of resilient problem solvers, but you can’t do it alone. Here is a list of general entrepreneurship resources to help you thrive.

See our areas of expertise below and click on the team member’s name to see availability and book an appointment.

• Annia – Human-centered design facilitator; brainstorming, design, & ideation; pilot testing; pitch practice; market research; networking
• Ben – Virtual events & Zoom; Canva, Mailchimp, Eventbrite & Medium; general feedback & proofreading.
• Ginny – Operations; process management; basic HR; community engagement; public speaking; general feedback.
• Nadyli – Team management; business processes & operations; project management; pitch preparedness; emotional support for entrepreneurs.
• Sam – Customer service; office management & operations.

Office Hours with the Ascender Team will be held during the last week of each month on Thursday and Friday.

Small businesses are still trying to navigate COVID-19’s ‘new realities’ and are forced to make tough decisions every day. Searching through a vast amount of information can be difficult and time-consuming. Our toolkit is full of curated and organized questions, tools, and resources to help you make tough decisions about your business or nonprofit. Click here to get started.