Ascend (formerly Strive Messaging)

Broadcast SMS and Instagram messaging platform serving progressive nonprofits and unions. Clients include Emily's List, Everytown, Working Families Party, and Sunrise Movement. Added Instagram automations, AI-powered intent recognition for subscriber replies, and SOC-2 Type II certification since 2024.

Category: Writing & Comms · Pricing: Paid

Best for

Progressive campaigns, unions, and advocacy orgs that need broadcast SMS and Instagram messaging with AI-powered subscriber engagement.

Features

  • Broadcast SMS
  • Instagram automations
  • AI intent recognition
  • SOC-2 Type II certified
  • Progressive org-focused

Pros

  • Trusted by major progressive orgs
  • Instagram + SMS in one platform
  • Strong data security certification

Things to know

  • Pricing requires demo
  • Not for general-purpose comms