Strive Messaging is now Ascend

Introducing the Future of Nonprofit Messaging

‍New York, NY — Strive Messaging, a leading A2P broadcast texting platform for nonprofits, unions, and political campaigns, is now Ascend: a change that marks more than a new name (and a play on words). Ascend signals the company’s next chapter as it expands into new messaging channels and builds toward the future of supporter outreach.

“Our new name represents where we’re going.”

says Jedd Countey, Founder and CEO of Ascend

“Ascend is a clearer expression of our focus on technology that helps organizations reach people wherever they are, and a product that delivers beyond the ask.”

As conversations expand to new platforms, Ascend is rising to the occasion. In addition to its industry-leading texting capabilities, the company is now offering new channels such as Instagram messaging, giving organizations more ways to engage their supporters at scale. This new direction builds on Ascend’s foundation: AI-powered messaging, built-in P2P and CRM functionality, and a fully compliant, intuitive platform designed by former organizers.

“Ascend offers the fastest sending and load times in the nonprofit marketplace, making it possible for advocacy organizations to reach millions in rapid-response moments.”

says Andrew Mottaz, Chief Technology Officer at Ascend

Ascend remains committed to trust and reliability at every layer. The company is proudly SOC-2 certified, meeting rigorous standards for data security and privacy.

"Ascend is future-focused by design. We're constantly building innovative new features in response the needs of our nonprofit, political campaign, and union partners."

says Alexandra Druck, Head of User Experience at Ascend

Ascend serves nonprofits with modern, data-driven messaging programs to raise funds, mobilize voters, and move people to action across an expanding ecosystem of communication channels.