Xcelerate Women

“The Organization made a name change and address change.”

“The Board was given a copy of the return to review before it was filed with the Internal Revenue Service.”

“The Organizations activities, vendors, customers and contacts are reviewed periodically for conlicts of interest.”

“An annual compensation review is performed for the Executive Director and key employees by the Board or independent person as applicable. The information gathered and the decisions made are documented contemporaneously in the employees file and/or board minutes.”

“The same criterea is utilized as explained above.”

“The Organization provides the form 990 to anyone who requests a copy. Also, we also link to it on our website.”

“Cohort-Coach & Instructor 751Marketing & Communications 34,267One on One Coaches 50,777 Peer Mentorship Facilitators 8,512 Workshops & Education 275Training & Asst Development 4,943 Total 99,525”

“Statement of Program Service Accomplishments-Xcelerate is a transformative community that supports Oregons women and gender expansive business owners on their journeys to success through business advising, peer mentorship, growth education, and navigation services. Our programs help women increase their self-efficacy and overcome internal and external barriers to create economic power, build generational wealth, and positively impact their communities. In 2022, Xcelerate provided gender and culturally competent direct services to 406 women-owned businesses valued at $31.3M and collectively employing 577 Oregonians. 45% of owners served were women of color. 34% of participants represented LGBTQIA+, disabled, immigrant, and single mother communities. 44% made under $60K per annum for an average family of 2.5 individuals.Business Advising tackles internal and external barriers through one-on-one coaching, legal guidance, and mental health support. In 2022, 168 women received 345 hours of one-on-one coaching, 11 women received 12 hours of previously unattainable legal guidance, and 10 women received mental health support to manage anxiety, overwhelm, and build coping skills. Peer Groups are a facilitated space for owners to share struggles and successes, collaborate and ideate set goals and hold each other accountable in community. 75 women participated in 6 facilitated peer mentor groups in 2022. Educational workshops build meaningful skills in topics like strategy/mindset, HR/leadership, financial management, operations, and sales/marketing. In 2022, 100 owners, coaches, and staff participated in educational workshops and trainings, including Trauma Informed Coaching.156 women received Navigation services delivered in the form of discovery sessions, phone interviews, introductions, and referrals to other organizations in the economic development ecosystem in 2022. Mission Statement-Xcelerate is a transformative community that supports Oregons women business owners on their journeys to success through business advising, peer mentorship, and growth education. Our programs help women increase self-efficacy and overcome internal and external barriers to create economic power, build generational wealth, and positively impact their communities.”