OneSource Center for Nonprofit Excellence

08/28/2026

Still smiling from the big announcement! 😁

Nearly two weeks after OneSource Center for Nonprofit Excellence, Leadership Council, and Social Venture Partners Cincinnati merged to form BEAM Center for Nonprofits, we're still smiling and we're looking back at some of the smiles from a very special day.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate and for the warm welcome you've given BEAM.

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08/27/2026

Building Capacity / Focusing Impact is the tagline of our new organization because it reflects what BEAM Center for Nonprofits is here to help nonprofits do.

But what does focusing impact actually mean?

It starts with helping nonprofits become better at the many things it takes to run a strong organization. And it finishes with a nonprofit better equipped to deliver on its mission.

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08/26/2026

Building Capacity / Focusing Impact is the tagline of our new organization because it reflects what BEAM Center for Nonprofits is here to help nonprofits do.

But what does building capacity actually mean?

It starts with strengthening the organizations doing important work in our communities. And it finishes when those organizations are better equipped to deliver on their missions.

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08/25/2026

Creating our new organization, BEAM Center for Nonprofits, took a shared vision and the support and expertise of many people along the way.

We’re especially grateful to Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio for the integral role they played in helping bring BEAM to life. Their team provided critical legal guidance throughout the merger of OneSource Center for Nonprofit Excellence, Leadership Council for Nonprofits, and Social Venture Partners Cincinnati.

Our sincere thanks to the PBPO staff attorneys and attorney volunteers who contributed their expertise to this work, including Michael Moeddel of Taft Law, Edward Rivin and Mark Sims of KMK Law, Joe Dehner of JDLAW LLC and so many others.

Thank you, Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio, for helping make BEAM possible and for all you do to strengthen nonprofits in our community.

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08/24/2026

One week ago, we announced that OneSource is now part of BEAM Center for Nonprofits.

OneSource, along with Leadership Council for Nonprofits and Social Venture Partners Cincinnati, shared a vision: a stronger nonprofit community, supported by stronger organizations, stronger leaders, meaningful connections, and greater access to resources and expertise.

We also recognized that our strengths were complementary—and that together, we could create more value for nonprofits than we could separately.

• Professional consulting & operational support
• Leadership development & training
• Peer networks & connections
• Strategic investments
• Philanthropic partnerships
• Common Good Store, resources & tools

One week in, we're excited about what we're building together and what it will make possible for the nonprofits that strengthen our community.

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08/21/2026

As inaugural Chair of the BEAM Center for Nonprofits Board of Directors, Rob will help guide the organization's vision and future as we begin this exciting new chapter.

"This new organization reflects a shared commitment to helping nonprofits succeed. By combining resources and expertise, BEAM will provide greater value, encourage collaboration, and increase community impact."

Please join us in welcoming Rob as Board Chair.

Learn more: beamnonprofits.org

08/20/2026

More than a name.

Our new name BEAM represents both illumination and strength.

Three organizations have come together to form BEAM Center for Nonprofits, combining:
* OneSource's consulting, leadership development and training, and nonprofit store
* Leadership Council's leadership programs and peer networks
* SVP Cincinnati's innovation, engaged philanthropy, and investments in nonprofits

It's a reflection of our commitment to helping nonprofit organizations move forward with greater clarity, stronger connections, and the support they need to succeed. With support like this, BEAM Center is proud to be a guiding light for a community in need.

That's the vision behind BEAM.

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08/19/2026

Monday marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our nonprofit community!

Thank you to everyone who joined us as we introduced BEAM Center for Nonprofits and shared our vision for the future. We're grateful for the support, encouragement, and enthusiasm shown by nonprofit leaders, partners, funders, volunteers, and community members as we begin this journey together.

We're excited about what's ahead and look forward to working alongside our nonprofit community to build capacity, focus impact, and strengthen the communities we serve.

Learn more at beamnonprofits.org

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08/18/2026

Introducing Elizabeth "Beth" Benson, Inaugural CEO of BEAM Center for Nonprofits.

As the inaugural Chief Executive Officer, Beth will lead BEAM as we bring together the strengths of OneSource Center for Nonprofit Excellence, Leadership Council for Nonprofits, and Social Venture Partners Cincinnati into one organization dedicated to helping nonprofits build capacity, focus impact, and strengthen the communities they serve.

"I'm honored to have the opportunity to lead BEAM Center for Nonprofits at such an exciting time. By bringing together the strengths of three respected organizations, we're creating new opportunities to help nonprofits grow stronger..."

Learn more at beamnonprofits.org

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08/17/2026