Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami Valley

What Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami Valley does

Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami Valley (BBBSMV) is a Dayton, Ohio-based 501(c)(3) non-profit affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America that has operated evidence-based one-to-one youth mentoring programs since 1958. The organization recruits adult volunteers ('Bigs'), screens and trains them, and matches them with youth ages 7-18 ('Littles') referred to as at-risk, delivering two core programs—Community-Based Mentoring (outings in the community, 4-6 hours per month minimum one-year commitment) and School-Based Mentoring (matches during school hours)—across Montgomery, Miami, Greene, and Preble counties in the Miami Valley region. All mentoring services are provided free of charge to enrolled families, with a stated cost of approximately $1,500 per match per year.

The organization does not rely on proprietary technology; its product surface consists of the core mentoring programs plus a portfolio of add-on modules (Big Benefits discount program, Match Activities curated guides, Trauma-Informed Care Training, Your Child's Personal Safety Training, the Big Neighbor family care package program, and the Mentor Centerville sub-regional program), and a dedicated volunteer-recruitment campaign ('25 Bigs in 40 Days'). Match Support Specialists provide ongoing coaching, case management, and safety oversight across the match lifecycle.

Revenue is generated through a diversified non-profit model spanning individual donations, corporate grants and sponsorships (Arby's Foundation, Macy's, CenterPoint Energy, Mike's Carwash, Old Scratch Pizza, Reynolds & Reynolds Associate Foundation), foundation grants (Centerville Washington, Troy, Kettering, Tait, Levin Family, Charles D. Berry, Doris & Victor Day), federal grants (U.S. Department of Justice), and fundraising events (Bowl for Kids' Sake, FORE! Big Futures, Bright Nights, A Perfect Match Wine Dinner). The current CEO is Anne Pfeiffer, and the organization reports serving approximately 344 youth (down from a prior peak of ~525) with 40 youth currently on the waitlist.

Name

Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami Valley

Legal name

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Miami Valley

Website

https://bbbsmiamivalley.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami Valley is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1958 that matches screened adult volunteer mentors with at-risk youth ages 7-18 across Montgomery, Miami, Greene, and Preble counties in Ohio, delivering free community-based and school-based mentoring programs funded by donations, grants, and events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Mentoring Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Student Mentoring & Peer Support Programs (EDAJALAL)

Keywords

• Youth mentoring services
• Community based mentoring
• School based mentoring
• Nonprofit youth programs
• Adult volunteer mentoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Dayton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute to support children in the Miami Valley. Donations directly support mentoring programs and services.
2. Corporate Grants and Sponsorships: Corporate partners provide grant funding for programs including community-based mentoring, school-based mentoring, and trauma-informed training. Examples include Arby's Foundation ($35,000), Department of Justice ($40,000 federal grant), and Macy's Mission Every One partnership.
3. Foundation Grants: Various foundations provide grant funding including Centerville Washington Foundation, Troy Foundation, Virginia W. Kettering Foundation, Tait Foundation, Levin Family Foundation, Charles D. Berry Foundation, and Reynolds & Reynolds Associate Foundation.
4. Fundraising Events: Organizational events including Bowl for Kids' Sake, FORE! Big Futures, Bright Nights, A Perfect Match Wine Dinner, and Mike's Carwash events raise funds and community awareness.
5. Cause Marketing: Partnerships with businesses like Old Scratch Pizza (Cones for a Cause), Mike's Carwash, and Macy's (round-up donations) generate donations through customer-facing campaigns.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami Valley recruits, screens, and matches adult volunteer mentors (Bigs) with at-risk youth ages 7-18 (Littles) for one-to-one mentoring relationships delivered through Community-Based and School-Based Mentoring programs. All services are provided free of charge to enrolled families across four Ohio counties, supported by Match Support Specialists, group activities, training, and family care packages.

Product overview

Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami Valley operates as a unified mentoring platform offering two core programs—Community-Based Mentoring and School-Based Mentoring—along with complementary add-on modules and support services. The core programs match adult volunteers (Bigs) with youth ages 7-18 (Littles) for one-to-one mentoring relationships. Supporting these core programs are the Big Benefits Program (discounts from local businesses), Match Activities (curated low-cost activity guides), Trauma-Informed Care Training, Your Child's Personal Safety Training, and the Big Neighbor Program (family care packages). The Mentor Centerville regional program extends services to the Centerville/Washington Township area. All programs are free to participating families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community-Based Mentoring One-to-one mentoring program where adult volunteer mentors (Bigs) are matched with youth (Littles) ages 7-18, with Bigs picking up Littles from home for community outings and meeting at least twice a month for 4-6 total hours. Available across Montgomery, Miami, Greene, and Preble counties and provided free to families.
• School-Based Mentoring Mentoring program in which adult volunteer mentors are paired with students at their school during school hours, partnering with schools throughout the service area to provide additional student support. Provided free to families.
• Mentor Centerville Specialized community-based mentoring initiative serving youth ages 6-18 in the Centerville and Washington Township area, with dedicated Match Support Specialists and currently supporting 33 mentoring matches.
• Big Neighbor Program Support program for under-resourced families of enrolled youth, connecting them with necessities of everyday life through care packages containing non-perishable food, personal care items, and cleaning supplies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% of Littles reported they made better decisions because of their Big
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Mike's CarwashminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 April 2025Get a Wash, Give a Future event where 1/2 proceeds from Ultimate and Works Washes are donated to BBBS. Participating stores: North Fairfield Road, Far Hills Ave, and South Main St.
• Macy'scoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2022Multi-year partnership called 'Mission Every One' where customers can round up on purchases to impact local BBBS Chapters. BBBS Miami Valley has two Macy's stores within service area: Dayton Mall and Fairfield Commons. Macy's is on a mission to create brighter futures with bold representation for all.
• Old Scratch PizzaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2020Cones for a Cause recipient for February 2020. Donation program where patrons could donate money in exchange for ice cream, with proceeds going to BBBS Miami Valley. Has 2 locations in the Dayton area.
• Russell Total Wealth and WellnessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for Bright event. Recognized as one of Dayton's Best Places to Work in 2022. Helps manage all aspects of wealth including retirement planning, tax strategies, and estate planning.
• Dayton RealtorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartners with BBBS for annual Bowl For Kids' Sake - Realtor Edition. Formed in 1909, Dayton Realtors unites to advocate for real property rights in the Dayton Region.
• Sinclair Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOversees the Mentoring Collaborative which serves as a resource and support for organizations providing mentoring services in the community.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National umbrella organization that BBBS Miami Valley operates under. Operates the same one-to-one youth mentoring model, uses the same national brand, standards, and outcome measurement framework, and provides affiliate-level quality awards (including the award BBBS Miami Valley received).
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati: Sibling BBBS affiliate serving the adjacent Greater Cincinnati region with the same one-to-one mentoring model, similar funding mix (corporate, foundation, individual donations), and same national brand standards. Directly comparable on scale, programs, and target population.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Dayton: Dayton-area youth development nonprofit serving similar at-risk youth populations with after-school and summer programming. Competes for the same corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and youth/family donor pool in the Miami Valley region.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio: Another Ohio-based BBBS affiliate operating the same evidence-based one-to-one mentoring model under the same national brand. Closely comparable on programs, donor base profile, and operational structure.
• YMCA of Greater Dayton: Regional community-services nonprofit serving youth and families across the same four-county Miami Valley footprint. Overlaps with BBBS Miami Valley on youth development programming, school partnerships, and corporate fundraising pools.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri: Mid-sized BBBS affiliate serving the St. Louis metro area with comparable programmatic structure (community-based and school-based mentoring, volunteer recruitment, foundation/corporate funding mix). Provides a useful peer benchmark for organizational scale and growth trajectory.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles: Large BBBS affiliate operating the same one-to-one mentoring model in a major metro area. Useful comparison point for programming depth, corporate partnership scale, and fundraising sophistication against which to benchmark BBBS Miami Valley's trajectory.
• Boys Hope Girls Hope: National nonprofit supporting youth in need through mentoring, tutoring, residential, and scholarship programming. Operates in similar urban Midwest markets, serves overlapping at-risk youth populations, and competes for similar foundation grants.

Others

• United Way of the Greater Dayton Area: Regional funder and convener that allocates dollars to many of the same youth-serving nonprofits in the Miami Valley. Acts both as a potential funding partner and as a competitor for limited workplace-giving and corporate sponsorship dollars.

Emerging players

• Mentor Foundation USA: National mentoring advocacy and network organization focused on quality standards for youth mentoring programs. Shares the same target population and evidence-based mentoring mission as BBBS Miami Valley and influences the broader funding/regulatory environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BBBSmiamivalley
• Facebookfacebook.com/bbbsmiamivalley
• Instagraminstagram.com/stories/daytonbigs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/big-brothers-big-sisters-miami-valley

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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