Helping nonprofits have more money for mission through better capital decisions.
Ascension Capital Enterprises provides independent financial and strategic consulting to nonprofit organizations that can issue tax-exempt debt — free of any conflict of interest, and grounded in decades of capital-markets experience.
Strong financial management is the foundation of mission.
Without a solid commitment to strong financial management, and without proper financial perspective, organizations run the risk of moving from one business decision to the next without understanding the longer-range implications of their strategies.
With a keen understanding of the issues facing nonprofits today, ACE brings creative, well-conceived strategies into proper balance with your organization's short- and long-term business objectives.
Multi-dimensional advice, free of conflicts.
Three connected practices that help you finance, plan, and understand your capital decisions.
Financial Advisory
Independent, conflict-free advice on tax-exempt and taxable bond financing — from finance plans to rating-agency strategy.
Learn more→02Capital Planning
A strategic road map to internal capital generation and access to outside capital, aligned with your mission.
Learn more→03Swap Education
Clear, independent guidance on interest rate swaps and derivatives — focused on suitability, affordability, and risk.
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A variety of not-for-profit organizations receive inadequate attention from the financial services industry — and are steered toward products that are lucrative for the banks that sell them.
No vested interest
Our advice is free of any conflict of interest. We do not sell or promote any particular financial product.
The right product, priced right
We advise on the appropriate fees to pay and the appropriate interest rate for a financing given current market conditions.
Sophistication, translated
Deep knowledge of bonds, interest rate swaps and other derivatives — explained so your board can decide with confidence.
Nonprofits that can issue tax-exempt debt.
ACE works with 501(c)(3) organizations across the country that are often underserved by mainstream finance.
Higher & Secondary Education
Private colleges, universities, and independent schools — including faith-based institutions.
Senior Living Organizations
Life plan communities and senior living providers financing new campuses and expansions.
Healthcare Entities
Hospitals and health systems navigating capital structure and credit decisions.
Faith-Based Nonprofits
Mission-driven organizations pursuing capital campaigns and major reinvestment.
Malcolm G. Nimick, CFA
Malcolm is a Chartered Financial Analyst® with over 20 years in the capital markets, specializing in the investment and financing issues of nonprofit organizations. As former Chief Investment Officer of Lancaster Pollard, his entire client base was nonprofits — faith-based, senior living, hospital, and higher education organizations.