October 2025 Nonprofit News | | |
The 10:10 Experience is just ten days away- Have you reserved your ticket yet?
OneSource’s signature fall fundraiser will be held on (of course) October 10th, 2025 during Cincinnati’s RiverRoots Festival at The Filson Queen City Kitchen & Bar.
This is an event you won't want to miss.
This exclusive VIP evening features entertainment, signature cocktails, a silent auction, raffles, games, and dynamic networking. All proceeds support OneSource’s mission to strengthen and serve the region’s nonprofit community. When you support OneSource, you're uplifting the whole Greater Cincinnati nonprofit community.
| | October Reflections from Christie | | |
As autumn arrives, I find myself pausing. The crisp air and brilliant leaves remind me how change, though sometimes daunting, can be both beautiful and necessary. That same rhythm of transformation has defined my career in the nonprofit world — and the story of OneSource itself.
The OneSource we know today was not built overnight. It grew from the vision of several organizations — Executive Service Corps, ReSource, and those organization’s leaders on whose shoulders we now stand — all dedicated to serving nonprofits in unique ways. Over time, the needs of our community called us to do something bold: to merge, to reimagine, and to unify our strengths. By listening and walking alongside nonprofits, we created a stronger, more resilient partner for this region.
I am proud of how far we’ve come — and prouder still of what our sector means for Greater Cincinnati. Nonprofits here don’t just provide services; they elevate lives. Together we drive opportunity, strengthen our economy, and lift up neighbors in ways that resonate across the nation. Our region is recognized for both its generosity and its impact, a model for what mass philanthropy can achieve.
As we gather on October 10 for the 10:10 Experience at Filson’s during the River Roots Festival, I hold this truth close: our work is not about one organization or one leader, but about the collective strength of many.
This fall, I am filled with gratitude — for the journey, for those who walk beside us, and for the seasons still to come.
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Each month, we're highlighting one of the many benefits that come along with membership.
This month's mention: Free Coursera Training Program Licenses
Thanks to a partnership with P&G, OneSource Center premium members can receive free Coursera licenses—a $399 value! With access to more than 5,400 courses, certificates, and degrees from top universities and companies like Duke, Stanford, and Google, the options can feel endless. We’ll even work with your agency to help narrow down the best courses for your team. Just complete a quick request form to get started.
| | Celebrating an Emerging Leader: Danyetta Najoli | | |
OneSource Center is proud to honor Danyetta Najoli, Executive Director of Motherless Daughters Ministry, as the recipient of the 2026 OneSource Center Emerging Leader Award.
This award was created to recognize and support minority nonprofit leaders, who remain under-represented across the sector. Each year, the honoree receives a full scholarship to the Nonprofit Leadership Institute’s (NLI) EXCEL leadership development program, a nine-month executive training initiative of the Nonprofit Leadership Institute (NLI), along with a full year of professional executive coaching.
Danyetta stepped into the role of Executive Director at Motherless Daughters Ministry in January 2025, bringing more than 25 years of experience in the human services field. She has served in roles ranging from direct support, program coordinator, learning associate, to senior community builder and holds degrees from Fisk University and Regent University, along with training in coaching, diversity, and cultural humility.
The Motherless Daughters Ministry is a faith-based nonprofit that supports women who have lost or missed the nurturing care of a mother—through death, emotional abandonment, or being raised by a narcissistic parent. Its services, offered online and in person, are uniquely curated by women who have walked this same path, reminding every participant: You are not alone.
For Danyetta, the mission is deeply personal. Having lost her own mother at a young age, she understands both the pain and the healing power of community. “The ministry’s mission is important to me because I want every woman on this journey to know she is not alone,” she shared.
On receiving the award, she reflected: “Being selected as the recipient of the 2026 Emerging Leader Award is special to me because it shines a light on the Motherless Daughters Ministry and the work we are doing to lift up women. It is a great honor to receive this award.”
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There’s magical history in a pre-loved conference table—and at OneSource, we see it every day. Think of our variety of conference tables (and coordinating chairs!) in our Furniture Bank as more than just furniture; they’re where nonprofits gather to dream, plan, and turn mission into impact, improving life for Greater Cincinnatians. Every conversation, every brainstorm, every laugh and “aha!” moment around these grand tables creates real impact in our community.
Our suggestion: Bring a OneSource conference table into your organization’s workspace! Make ordinary meetings extraordinary. Create a special place where collaboration sparks creativity, planning sparks progress, and shared purpose sparks change.
Come see for yourself at 936 Dalton Avenue or check out our online store!
| | Calling All Emerging Nonprofits | | |
Powered by OneSource, the Nonprofit Leadership Institute is a great resource for anyone looking to up their game while working in the Greater Cincinnati nonprofit community.
Only 6 seats left! Our next BUILD session is in November! This 3-part workshop is designed for emerging organizations ready to establish a strong foundation. In this course, you'll learn about about fund development, board structure, financials, and more in a small-group setting. Apply today or reach out to Ev at ecoleman@onesourcectr.org.
| | October Self-Care Giveaway | | |
For this month’s Self-Care Giveaway, we’re excited to feature Arlene Herman, a wonderful certified mindfulness and meditation teacher, who will lead a small-group workplace mindfulness training on October 16th.
Where: 936 Dalton Ave
When: 9-10:30 AM
Cost: FREE for OneSource Members
This class is perfect for beginners and anyone curious about slowing down in a busy world, this session offers hands-on practice in breath awareness, mind-body connection, mindful communication, and compassion for self and others. Only 7 spots left- claim your spot today!
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Call for Proposals
Does your nonprofit need help with an analytic project? University of Cincinnati Master of Public Administration students complete pro-bono capstone research projects for clients as part of their degree.
Needs Assessment, Stakeholder Analysis, Equity Audits, and Strategic Planning are just some of the data-driven and context sensitive skills our students can offer your organization.
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Pay Equity Learning Series
Join Ellequate, The Women’s Fund, and the Hamilton County Commission on Women and Girls Oct. 14, 21, 28 for a bold, practical exploration of compensation that’s as strategic as it is fair.
Hear from national experts and local leaders, and walk away with tools to help your organization align pay with impact, strengthen trust, and improve retention. Free to attend!
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Electronics Recycling
Clear out your old electronics with Cohen Recycling and Great Parks!
Drop off items like computers, phones, and small appliances from 9 AM–Noon on Oct. 11 at Woodland Mound (Breezy Point) or Nov. 1 at Winton Woods (Harper Meadows).
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Dean Dorton Happy Hour
Join an afternoon of networking and conversation with nonprofit professionals. This event, hosted at Dean Dorton, is a great opportunity to connect with peers and expand your professional network. Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided.
Dean Dorton, 810 Wright’s Summit Parkway
October 14, 2025
4:00pm-6:00pm
| | | Grants, Training & Events Calendar | |
October 1 Butler Foundation Grant Deadline
October 1 Fifth Third Foundation LOI Opens
October 1 Millstone LOI Deadline
October 1 PNC Charitable Trust pplication Deadline
October 1 The Erma A. Bantz Foundation LOI Deadline
October 1 Zonta Club Grant Deadline
October 2 PBPO Employment Helpline
October 7 Virtual Class: Introduction to Finding Grants
October 10 The 10:10 Experience
October 11 Woodland Mound Electronics Recycling Drop-off
October 14 Virtual Class: Introduction to Proposal Writing
October 15 Warren County Discretionary Grant deadline
October 15 GPA: Funder’s Panel
October 16 Being Present: Practicing Mindfulness in the Workplace
October 17 GCF 2025 Building Bright Futures: Education RFP Application Deadline
October 22 ICHRA Options
October 28 Project Management Basics: (2-part series) Part 1
October 29 25th Annual Securing the Future Conference
October 30 Warren County Impact Grant deadline
November 1 Winton Woods Electronics Recycling Drop-off
November 4 Virtual Class: Introduction to Finding Grants
November 5 BUILD Begins
November 6 PBPO Employment Helpline
November 6 Virtual Class: Grants Research Lab – Introduction to Foundation Directory Online
November 11 Virtual Class: Introduction to Proposal Writing
November 13 Virtual Class: Advanced Funder Research Lab
November 14 How to Start (or Kick Start) a Major Giving Program
November 15 Andrew Jergens Foundation LOI Deadline
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