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Ascendium Education Group
The Strategy Director will lead Ascendium’s Connect and Align Systems grantmaking strategy, overseeing $40‑70 million in active grants and guiding a team of grantmakers to develop a pipeline of new funding. The role involves shaping policy‑focused grant strategies, managing budgets and performance reporting, and representing the organization at conferences and with external partners.
Headquarters
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
1967
Ascendium Education Group is a nonprofit organization on a mission to make education and training beyond high school a reality for learners from low-income backgrounds. It operates as a student loan guarantor, provides student success and financial wellness solutions, runs a national education philanthropy program, and makes education impact investments. Headquartered in Madison, WI, Ascendium works to create opportunities for people to achieve financial stability and fulfilling careers through postsecondary credentials.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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