One Source Center

What One Source Center does

OneSource Center for Nonprofit Excellence (legal entity: Community Resource Center, Inc.) is a Cincinnati-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates as a resource hub for the regional nonprofit sector in the Greater Cincinnati tri-state area (Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana). The organization was formed through the merger of the Executive Service Corps of Cincinnati and ReSource and currently operates with 1–10 paid employees, supplemented by more than 100 volunteer professional consultants. Its core service portfolio comprises professional consulting (organizational assessments, strategic planning, board development), leadership development training through the Nonprofit Leadership Institute (NLI) — including the EXCEL, ADVANCE, BUILD, and CONNECT programs — a Furniture Bank and Marketplace selling gently used office furnishings and supplies, and a membership program that bundles discounts across all services. The organization also operates a Common Good Voucher Program, online storefront (shop.onesourcecenter.org), and rents meeting space to nonprofit clients.

The organization's business model combines five distinct revenue streams: annual membership fees from nonprofit members, program tuition (EXCEL at $2,000–$2,250; ADVANCE at $500–$600; BUILD at $150), Furniture Bank and Marketplace sales of discounted goods, fee-for-service consulting engagements, and sponsorships/donations from regional foundations and corporate sponsors (including Interact for Health, United Way of Greater Cincinnati, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, ForvisMazars, and Duke Energy Foundation). Distribution is delivered through in-person training at partner venues, the Cincinnati headquarters at 936 Dalton Avenue, the e-commerce platform, and referrals through a partner ecosystem that includes Leadership Council, Cincinnati Cares, Good360, Cincinnati ToolBank, Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio, and JVS Career Services.

OneSource Center's strategic positioning is that of a 'nonprofit for nonprofits' — a regional capacity-building intermediary that strengthens local charitable organizations through consulting, training, and material resources. The organization is currently navigating a CEO transition (Christie Brown retiring effective July 31, 2026 after 11 years) and a pending merger that is referenced in connection with the new Christie Brown Leadership Fund housed at the Greater Cincinnati Foundation. The organization holds the Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency (2023) and Great Nonprofits Top Rated Nonprofit recognition (2021), and serves more than 1,000 nonprofit organizations annually, with the EXCEL program alone having trained over 200 leaders from 125+ area organizations.

Name

One Source Center

Legal name

Community Resource Center, Inc. d/b/a OneSource Center for Nonprofit Excellence

Website

https://onesourcecenter.org/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

One Source Center is a non-profit organization that provides consulting, training, and leadership development services in the marketplace.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Support Services

NAICS

Office Administrative Services (5611), Business Service Centers (56143), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Team-Building & Offsite Services (HSACADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Meeting & Events Support Services (Room Setup, AV Coordination, Hospitality) (IMAIALAE), Conference Room & Meeting Services Support (BPABAEAE)

Keywords

• Nonprofit consulting services
• Leadership development training
• Capacity building programs
• Furniture bank operations
• Nonprofit resource center

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Nonprofit organizations pay annual membership fees to access discounts on furniture, supplies, consulting services, and leadership training programs.
2. Leadership Training Programs: Revenue from EXCEL ($2,000-$2,250), ADVANCE ($500-$600), and BUILD ($150) leadership development programs for nonprofit professionals.
3. Furniture Bank & Marketplace Sales: Sale of gently used furniture, office equipment, supplies, and household goods to nonprofit organizations at discounted prices through the Furniture Bank and Common Good Store.
4. Consulting Services: Fee-for-service consulting engagements providing organizational assessments, strategic planning, board development, and other capacity-building services to nonprofits.
5. Sponsorships & Donations: Annual sustaining sponsors and grant/foundation funding from organizations including Interact for Health, United Way of Greater Cincinnati, and various corporate sponsors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

OneSource Center provides professional consulting, leadership development training, and discounted furniture and supplies to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Cincinnati tri-state area. Its Nonprofit Leadership Institute runs tiered programs (EXCEL, ADVANCE, BUILD, CONNECT), while the Furniture Bank and Common Good Marketplace supply member nonprofits with gently used office and household goods. Membership bundles access to consulting discounts, training scholarships, and goods purchases.

Product overview

OneSource Center for Nonprofit Excellence operates as a nonprofit resource hub offering a portfolio of interconnected services to strengthen the regional nonprofit sector. The core offerings include professional consulting services and leadership development training through the Nonprofit Leadership Institute (NLI), which delivers programs including EXCEL (executive leadership), ADVANCE (supervisory skills), BUILD (emerging organizations), and CONNECT (networking). Complementary services include a Furniture Bank providing discounted office furnishings, a Marketplace/Common Good Store for surplus goods, a Common Good Voucher Program, and meeting room rentals. The organization also offers coaching services and membership benefits that bundle discounts across programs. Together, these services provide a comprehensive ecosystem supporting nonprofit infrastructure, capacity, and effectiveness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nonprofit Leadership Institute (NLI): Leadership development programs including EXCEL, ADVANCE, BUILD, and CONNECT programs for nonprofit professionals
• Furniture Bank
• Common Good Voucher Program
• Christie Brown Leadership Fund

Products and services

• Consulting Services

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 200 nonprofit leaders trained through EXCEL program from 125+ organizations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Good360coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGood360 is a collaborating partner providing access to donated goods and products for distribution through OneSource Center's Furniture Bank and Marketplace programs, helping nonprofits access essential supplies.
• Cincinnati ToolBankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCincinnati ToolBank is a collaborating partner providing tool and equipment resources. During the pandemic, they shared PPE for nonprofit distribution at OneSource Center's location.
• Pro Bono Partnership of OhiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPro Bono Partnership of Ohio provides free legal services to nonprofits. They participate in the BUILD program, presenting on legal responsibilities for 501(c)(3) organizations.
• Leadership CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeadership Council is a collaborating partner organization supporting nonprofit leaders in Greater Cincinnati through programs, networking, and professional development opportunities.
• United Way of Greater CincinnatiflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Way of Greater Cincinnati provides grant support for NLI programs and serves as a venue for training sessions. They collaborate on community initiatives and refer nonprofits to OneSource services.
• Interact for HealthflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerInteract for Health provides grant support that makes leadership training programs affordable for nonprofits, enabling reduced program pricing for participants.
• Cincinnati CarescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCincinnati Cares is a collaborating partner focused on volunteer engagement and community service, supporting the nonprofit ecosystem in Greater Cincinnati.
• JVS Career ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJVS Career Services is a collaborating partner providing career development and employment services, contributing to the comprehensive support network for nonprofits.
• CandidcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Candid (formerly GuideStar) to provide Foundation Directory Online training and access for nonprofit grant research. Programs delivered through Cincinnati Public Library.
• FORVIS and VonLehman CPA FirmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough partnership with nationally recognized CPA firms FORVIS and VonLehman, members receive an annual no-cost financial review by a licensed CPA, a $750 value, including budgeting, internal controls, and financial reporting insights.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BoardSource: National nonprofit focused on nonprofit governance and leadership, providing training, consulting, and resources to strengthen nonprofit boards. Direct peer offering leadership development and capacity-building services to nonprofits, comparable to OneSource's NLI programs and consulting practice.
• CompassPoint Nonprofit Services: Bay Area nonprofit support organization offering executive coaching, consulting, and leadership training for nonprofit professionals. Directly comparable to OneSource's Nonprofit Leadership Institute programs and consulting services model serving a defined regional market.
• The Forbes Funds: Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that builds capacity of other nonprofits through consulting, leadership development, and research. Highly comparable as a regional nonprofit resource center with multi-service offerings including consulting, training, and applied research.
• Maryland Nonprofits: Statewide nonprofit association providing consulting, training, and capacity-building resources to Maryland nonprofits. Comparable member-based, multi-service model serving a defined regional geography with similar value proposition.
• Center for Nonprofits (New Jersey): New Jersey statewide nonprofit support organization providing training, consulting, and advocacy services to member nonprofits. Comparable regional association with similar member-based service model targeting a defined geography.
• Massachusetts Nonprofit Network: Statewide association providing advocacy, training, and resources to Massachusetts nonprofits. Comparable as a regional nonprofit membership and capacity-building organization serving a defined state-level geography.
• Good360: National nonprofit that distributes donated goods to member nonprofits through a network of local partners. Directly comparable to OneSource's Furniture Bank and Marketplace as both a formal partner and similar operational model for getting surplus goods to nonprofit organizations.
• La Piana Consulting: National nonprofit consulting firm providing strategic planning, merger exploration, and capacity-building services. Comparable on the consulting services piece of OneSource's offering and notably relevant given OneSource's pending merger announcement.

Broad incumbents

• National Council of Nonprofits: National network of nonprofit organizations providing advocacy, research, and capacity-building resources. Broader incumbent serving similar audiences but at national scale rather than regional, with state affiliate network structure.

Emerging players

• Nonprofit Leadership Alliance: National organization focused on developing leaders for the nonprofit sector through certification programs and leadership development curricula. Comparable mission around nonprofit leadership development with a more standardized, multi-institutional program approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights3 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OneSourceCenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/onesource-center-for-nonprofit-excellence
• Instagraminstagram.com/onesourcectr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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