About Us

Mission

Taylor Wallace empowers nonprofits, social impact leaders, and philanthropists by providing strategic guidance, innovative solutions, and expert training. Our work fosters sustainable growth, drives meaningful change, and amplifies community impact through bold, visionary leadership.

Vision

To revolutionize the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors by leveraging innovation, advocacy, and strategic collaboration. Taylor Wallace envisions a world where communities thrive through dynamic leadership, equitable resources, and sustainable progress.

Owner and Principal Consultant 

Akilah S. Wallace is a powerhouse in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors, known for her ability to turn strategy into sustainability and passion into progress. With more than two decades of experience leading fund development, civic initiatives, and organizational growth, she’s helped mission-driven leaders and organizations unlock their full potential — from grassroots startups to multi-million-dollar institutions.

As the founder and principal of Taylor Wallace, her consulting firm, Akilah partners with nonprofits, philanthropists, and executive teams to strengthen infrastructure, assess and expand revenue capacity, and build bold, long-lasting solutions. Her work is rooted in a belief that when organizations are equipped with the right systems, strategy, and support, they don’t just survive — they thrive.

Whether she’s facilitating a board training, advising on fundraising strategy, or delivering a keynote to inspire action, Akilah brings clarity, candor, and deep knowledge to every room she enters. She’s been honored with awards including the Dallas Business Journal 40 Under 40, the Black Women Give Back List, and Philanthropist of the Year by the Young Black and Giving Back Institute — a reflection of her impact, not just her expertise.

Akilah is also a proud mother of two dynamic young adults and lives by the mantra: “There is no royal flower-strewn path to success.” Her approach to life and work is the same — lead with purpose, show up with intention, and build something that lasts.