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September 11, 2025

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How Nonprofits Can Scale Smarter Despite Rising Demand and Tight Budgets

By Christopher Brewer

Nonprofit leaders are facing a hard truth: The need for services is growing faster than the resources to meet it. Demand is rising, financial pressure is mounting, and many organizations are grappling with operational constraints — yet real‑time access to decision‑making data remains limited.

A recent survey found that 85% of nonprofits expect service demand to climb in 2025, while 36% ended 2024 with an operating deficit — the highest in a decade.

When the demand for services surges and resources shrink, nonprofit leaders face an impossible choice: Scale back services or stretch systems past their breaking point. For many, that moment is already here. Under these circumstances, scaling services without losing sight of the mission isn’t just a challenge but a mandate. With the right mindset and strategies, Nonprofits can achieve both growth and purpose. 

Shift the Focus From Efficiency to Impact 

Efficiency is often seen as the holy grail of nonprofit operations. But doing the same things faster isn’t the same as doing the right things better. 

Real impact requires a shift toward productivity, adaptability and observability. That means focusing on tools and processes that free up staff time, improve program delivery and surface actionable insights, rather than just trimming costs. 

For example, a service provider that supports women in crisis required a phone interview during the intake process. The cumbersome requirement resulted in more than 90 percent never completing the intake process. By switching to self-guided intake via mobile form or QR code, the organization increased accessibility and autonomy while ensuring privacy — without adding staffing.

Digital tools should amplify human connection, not replace it. The right solutions streamline internal processes and help people get the support they need — when and how they need it.

Start Internally: Culture First, Then Technology 

A common misconception is that digital transformation starts with the latest platform or tool. In reality, it begins with people. Culture rather than cost is often the biggest barrier to change. 

Legacy systems can’t keep pace with today’s speed and complexity. Staff often build shadow systems — spreadsheets and workarounds that are neither visible nor scalable. These invisible efforts drain time and introduce risk. 

Instead, start by identifying internal champions, such as staff members who are curious, adaptable and willing to test new ways of working. Empower them to assess tools through a mission-first lens: Does this help serve our community better? Does it make our work more sustainable? 

When evaluating technology, think modular. Cloud platforms that allow you to customize capabilities as needed reduce long-term risk while over-customized tools are hard to scale or maintain. 

Make Strategic Moves That Strengthen the Mission 

One often-overlooked smart move is ...read more.

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

1N5 is excited to announce that Stacey Jones (L) has joined the 1N5 family as a School Program Manager and Tricia Buchert (R) joins us as our Chief Program Officer. 

IPM is proud to welcome 5 new members to its Board of Trustees: (Top Row L to R): Austin Clements, Anne Jaroszewicz and Tricia Mullins; (Bottom Row L to R): Jeff Pond and Jason Ruess.

The Clifton Cultural Arts Center (CCAC) is launching its fall term programming with a variety of events for guests of all ages, including The Rooftop Sessions, a concert series highlighting live music and local talent with breathtaking city views. As part of the broader fall programming lineup, CCAC will continue to host Sunset Salons and Second Sunday Showtimes, offering engaging conversations and family-friendly performances, alongside multiple exhibits featuring local artists.

CHNK Behavioral Health (Children's Home of Northern Kentucky) is proud to announce it has been allocated $100,000 in funding from the City of Florence's Opioid Settlement Funds. This grant will support CHNK's efforts to expand mental health and substance use treatment services, ensuring improved access to care for Florence residents.

The Thrive Together Team is thrilled to offer three workshops again this fall, all designed to provide practical tools, meaningful connections, and spiritual encouragement for navigating life’s changes and challenges with grace and resilience. All programs are open to everyone in the Greater Cincinnati community and are held at Sycamore Presbyterian Church. Workshops are offered at no charge, but registration is required.

Wood Hudson Cancer Research Laboratory is honored to receive a $15,000 grant from The R.C. Durr Foundation, Inc. These funds will be used to support our Undergraduate Research Education Program (UREP) which provides biomedical research training opportunities for local students.

The Tri-State Warbird Museum proudly presents the Warbird Flying Showcase, September 27, 2:30pm. This year’s Festival of Warbirds will showcase more than 10 flying WWII aircraft. This family friendly activity brings history to life. 

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health successfully hosted its 2025 Rockin’ at Riverfest fundraising gala, Sunday, August 31. This year’s premier fundraiser, sponsored by the Unnewehr and Edelweiss Foundations and presented by the Heidt Family Foundation, raised over $800,000 in support of Best Point’s mission. “We are deeply grateful for the overwhelming generosity of our sponsors and guests,” said John Banchy, President and CEO. “Exceeding our fundraising goals allows us to sustain and grow more than 50+ programs and services empowering our city’s most vulnerable children.”  

IDEA Public Schools is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year. Currently, IDEA Greater Cincinnati serves more than 1,100 students across its four schools: IDEA Price Hill Academy and College Preparatory and IDEA Valley View Academy and College Preparatory. The tuition-free public-school organization focuses on personalized learning, core subjects, critical thinking and college preparedness.

Aviatra Accelerators held a Women Artist Showcase September 5-6 at Aviatra’s Incubator popup retail space in Covington. The event showcased original artwork - including paintings, jewelry and mixed media works - created by seven emerging women artists who recently completed Aviatra’s ‘Profitability Blueprint for Women Artists’, a program designed to equip them with the tools to strengthen the business side of their creative work.

Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries is opening its doors to a groundbreaking new chapter in rural community support. The Opportunity Center in Batavia is the first standalone facility of its type in the Greater Cincinnati region, operating independently from retail locations to better accommodate public services. OVGI is celebrating this grand opening with a community cookout, Friday, September 12, 11:00am-3:00pm (4247 Grissom Drive, Batavia).

United Way of Greater Cincinnati is proud to announce the Year II grantees of the Future of Manufacturing Fund, made possible by the GE Aerospace Foundation. Six organizations were selected for their leadership in addressing critical gaps in the advanced manufacturing workforce and their proven, innovative approaches to scaling impact.

Cincinnati Animal CARE is inviting the community to suit up, take the field, and be the heroes homeless pets are waiting for. The shelter will host its Hometown Heroes Adoption Campaign and Tailgate Party on Saturday, September 13, and Sunday, September 14, celebrating the Bengals' first home game of the season, with $0 adoption fees for all cats and dogs over six months old.



The Victorian at Riverside gratefully acknowledges an award of $20,000 to provide nutritious meals for older adults in assisted living. This meals program was financially assisted by Millstone Fund.

Millstone Fund supports the Greater Cincinnati community through investments in Health, Education, and the Arts.  We prioritize work that supports the mental health of our community and seek partnerships with organizations who have had a successful tenure in our community of at least five years. Millstone Fund is currently accepting LOIs until October 1st. To learn more about Millstone Fund’s priority areas, grant types, eligibility requirements, and application process, visit their website. 

Green Umbrella is accepting applications for its second annual Climate Research Incubator (CRI). The cohort links scholars and researchers with community members and government representatives across Greater Cincinnati, bridging the gap between research and practical steps that positively impact communities. Participants receive training in community engagement, collaborative research design, and climate justice. Following the training, the program hosts workshops and an annual symposium. Thanks to the program sponsor, CRI project seed funding will be available to apply for at the end of the program.

Zonta Club of Cincinnati is currently accepting applications for the Fall 2025 Grant Process. Grants are awarded in the amounts from $500 to $2,000 per grant cycle. Applications are due on or before October 1, 2025. Find more information and the application here. 

Looking to expand your team’s capacity without expanding your budget? Public Allies Cincinnati is now recruiting nonprofit organizations to host a full-time AmeriCorps Ally for the 2025–2026 service year. Hosting an Ally is a powerful way to build your organization’s capacity while mentoring an emerging leader in the sector. Allies serve 10 months, full-time, in areas like community outreach, volunteer coordination, program development, and more. Apply here. Contact cincinnatioffice@publicallied.org with questions.

Hamilton County homeowners can now apply for low-interest (2%) loans of up to $25,000 for essential home repairs. This program is funded by the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners and powered by LISC Greater Cincinnati. It’s designed to ease the financial burden of major repairs while helping families stay in their homes—safely and affordably. Call 211 to get started. Find more information here.

Workplace Compliance in 2025: New Laws, Big Changes, and What Comes Next, Friday, September 12, 1:00pm EDT. The first half of 2025 has brought sweeping federal employment law changes that are transforming how HR professionals approach hiring, wages, leave policies, immigration, and regulatory compliance. Staying ahead of these updates is essential to safeguarding your organization, avoiding penalties, and preparing your workforce for what's next. This webinar is designed to give HR professionals the clarity they need. Find registration and more info here.

IPM Food Pantry has many opportunities for you to serve the community. Assist shoppers in the pantry, organize donations and stock shelves, or package food items into meal kits and emergency boxes for families. Find all the information you need and register here.

Why the best CEO's think like machines but lead like humans We’re entering an era where machines can think faster than humans, but they’ll never understand what it means to be human.

4 year-end sprint conversations you need to have with your team this month What if you viewed the next couple of weeks as a clarity sprint to set and keep everyone on a productive path between now and December 31?



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