Ascend Nonprofit Solutions

THE CENTER:The Center is a multi-tenant nonprofit center that offers below-market rent and shared amenities to mission-driven organizations. This co-location model fosters collaboration, reduces overhead costs, and creates a supportive environment for nonprofits to thrive. Originally launched in 2003, the Center was created to address the instability and high cost of commercial rent in Charlotte. Today, it serves as a hib for collaboration and impact, housing a diverse array of organizations across sectors such as human services, education and the arts. The Center fosters a vibrant community where nonprofits benefit from shared space, reduce overhead, and a supportive environment of peers. Based on current market rates, nonprofit tenants saved an estimated $1.7 million in rent. Together, these programs enable nonprofits to redirect resources toward program delivery, improve service outcomes, and build long-term sustainability.