Client Impact
Across industries, communities, and stages of development, Accion has helped clients bring structure to important goals, strengthen their organizations, and move forward with greater confidence.
Project summaries below are generalized because client identities are confidential.
Nonprofit Development & Fundraising
The Accion Group worked with the Irie Foundation to strengthen its nonprofit foundation, complete the process required to obtain 501(c)(3) recognition, and secure approval of its retroactive exempt status. Accion also provided fundraising support connected with an Irie Foundation event.
The Irie Foundation obtained its 501(c)(3) recognition, including approval of its retroactive exempt status, creating a stronger foundation for future programming, fundraising, partnerships, and community impact.
“You don’t just talk the talk—you walk the walk and make things happen in a major way. I can’t believe you were even able to get our retroactive status approved. We are ready to take it to the next level. Thanks again for the amazing job you’re doing for us!”
“Thank you for bringing us to the finish line with this. You have been an absolute pleasure to work with from day one, and I personally have learned so much from you.”
Testimonials have been excerpted for length and lightly edited for punctuation and capitalization without changing their meaning.
Trust & Legacy Planning
Accion worked with a client to evaluate family, business, and charitable planning priorities; organize essential information; develop a phased implementation timeline; and coordinate the preparation process with the appropriate professional disciplines.
Generalized summary. Client identity is confidential.
Nonprofit Development
Accion supported a mission-driven organization with organizational structuring, governance materials, program development, compliance preparation, website strategy, and funding-readiness planning.
Generalized summary. Client identity is confidential.
Business Development
Accion helped an entrepreneur strengthen the company's foundation through business planning, operational organization, branding, digital presence, and a practical growth strategy.
Generalized summary. Client identity is confidential.
Longstanding Community Impact
In 1994 and 1995, Tina J. Wheeler originated and wrote the grant that helped establish Family First of Granville County. The initiative was created to address minority low birth weight, infant mortality, and maternal and infant health disparities.
More than three decades later, Family First has become a nationally recognized program that continues serving families and has positively affected thousands of women. This 2026 letter of appreciation from Carolyn Yancey recognizes Tina’s leadership, dedication, compassion, and lasting contribution to the program’s foundation and continued impact.
Client Relationships
Accion has advised professionals and organizations whose work spans business, sports, entertainment, and philanthropy.
Community Implementation
Advisory work only matters when it is implemented. Accion's nonprofit and foundation engagements have supported large-scale community distributions and service initiatives.
Every engagement begins with a conversation about where you are and what you are working toward.