Methods of inducing proximity of chimeric molecules in a cell are provided. Aspects of the methods include contacting a cell with an amount of alkenyl substituted cycloaliphatic (ASC) inducer compound, e.g., abscisic acid, effective to induce proximity of first and second chimeric molecules. Also provided are compositions and kits for practicing various embodiments of the methods. Methods of the invention find use in a variety of different applications, including transcription induction applications.