OneSource Center News

Strategic planning is the cornerstone of success for any agency – providing the framework for service initiatives and guiding financial outlays and future direction. It’s important to look at where you are now, where you want to go, and then make a plan to get there.

The strategic planning process isn’t a “one size fits all” scenario. Some agencies have already established solid foundational tenets, and simply need a refresh of future direction. Some just need help interviewing stakeholders to measure the effectiveness of prior planning. Some may want to use an Appreciative Inquiry approach. Some are new nonprofits, and don’t know where to start with a strategic planning process.

There are options depending on what best meets your needs! OneSource Center has recently developed a modular process that can easily be adapted to each agency’s needs. From using a traditional model and full plan to reviewing prior work done and what pieces meet your current needs, we tailor a plan for each agency.

Where do you begin? Simply contact us! Initial conversations are free and can get your agency on the path to strategic success. Join the hundreds of agencies that have utilized OneSource Center’s extensive experience in this area and our cost-efficient approaches to meeting your needs.

The OneSource Center Shoppers Club warehouse redistribution center continues to explore ways to stretch agency’s budgets, and is moving to annualized billing in 2022 to streamline this process on our end. Members will be receiving their annual invoice shortly.  The annual fee schedule has been modified slightly to support operational expenses associated with offering such deep discounts and incredible donated offerings to the nonprofit community. 

Most nonprofits are amazed at the great selection of furniture and merchandise and the low prices which help stretch operations budgets.  Many agencies recoup the incredibly low membership fee in their first visit. It’s a win-win for agencies and for corporations who donate to help those in need.  Learn more about the Shoppers Club, see a video tour and find our annual membership form here.  

OneSource Center is committed to supporting nonprofit organizations delivering on their missions to meet the needs of our community. Our Common Good Voucher Program is designed to support agencies that provide essential household and personal items to individuals in need through their programs.

The 2021-2022 Common Good Voucher Program will allow OneSource Center to provide vouchers to participating OneSource Center member organizations that are redeemable by your clients while shopping in our Common Good Warehouse. Through grant funding we are able to provide these vouchers at no cost to the participating agencies. The agencies will determine which clients receive the vouchers based on their assessment of the client’s needs. The agency should be prepared to have an agency representative accompany clients to the OneSource Center Common Good Warehouse.

Target population is agency clientele who are low-income and in need of household goods. While we will distribute vouchers in $25 increments, the partner agency decides the total amount received by the voucher recipient. Each voucher is for a one-time visit; no credit will be issued for unused value. Merchandise received can include furniture, personal care products, kitchen equipment, household linens, toys for kids, etc.

Another way we can help is to offer you the opportunity to purchase vouchers from OneSource Center to give to your clients. We have one agency that we work with this way and it is a win/win for us and them. They would in most cases be providing gift cards to be used at local retailers. By providing them with vouchers from OneSource Center, their clients are able to get as much as three times the product to use as they need.

We focus on agencies that provide their clients with personal choice shopping. To apply for vouchers please complete the application and return to byantek@onesourcectr.org.

Funding for the Common Good Voucher Program is provided through grants from the Elsa Heisel Sule Foundation, Lutheran Church of the Resurrection and the John A Schroth Family Charitable Trust at PNC Charitable Trust.

 
Download Application for Vouchers

OneSource Center wishes all nonprofits in the region a safe and joyous holiday season!  We strive to be open to assist agency representatives as many weekdays as possible, but have a couple days in December that we need to close the office for a staff holiday party and for time with family.  Have any questions?  Please call us at 513-554-4944!  

OneSource Center Holiday Hours
Closed
Tuesday, December 14,  12 – 2 p.m. (Staff holiday party)
Friday, December 24
Friday, December 31

Note: Limited staff available on the 23^rd. 
(Call first and let us know you will be here!)

Did you know that on average people spend 90% of their time indoors, and that building quality has a huge impact on health? The Cincinnati 2030 District recognizes this need, and is creating healthier buildings in the Greater Cincinnati area. The organization works to include enhanced air quality, clean drinking water and restorative spaces, and makes recommendations on how to get rid of any toxic chemicals in your building.   

Want to join? Nonprofits can become Community Partners of the Cincinnati 2030 District for free, and start making their buildings a healthier environment today.  Click here to sign up.