Amplify Your Mission and Impact

The secret to success is doing something great and then telling people about it. You’re doing incredible work; let us help tell the story.

How We Support The Nonprofit Ecosystem

A full marketing toolkit focused on happier students, staff, communities, and funders for Great Oaks Charter School of Wilmington

Mission & Outreach

A full marketing toolkit to amplify your mission and inspire supporters.

Inspiration

People love a good story, and yours deserves to be told. From video and campaigns to newsletters and casual, friendly social media, we have the tools to share what inspires.

Community

Marketing and communications that build meaningful relationships with supporters and partners — at scale.

Services Include

Brand Identity, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing, Websites, Content Marketing, Email, Digital & Traditional Advertising, PR/PA, Video & Photography.

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We work with passionate people in these other industries as well:

Recruitment & Workforce Marketing

Education

Science & Manufacturing

Architecture, Engineering & Construction

Hello!

We’re around here… somewhere. When you see us, say hi!

JOHN HIMICS

John Himics is the president and co-founder of First Ascent, a full-service digital agency specializing in branding, web design and development, graphic design, and digital marketing. With over a decade of experience leading cross-disciplinary teams, John brings a rare mix of engineering precision, business strategy, and creative problem-solving to every project.

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MIRANDA RUSH

LAYNA SCARANE

Layna Scarane is a connector—someone who prides herself on building trust organically, spotting hidden opportunities, and bringing fresh energy to every client interaction. With a strong background in business relationship management and collaboration, she helps bridge the gap between concepts and execution, bringing your brand to life and ensuring that no detail falls through the cracks.

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