Our chapter provides free business One on One or Team Counseling for existing and new businesses, free to low-cost business workshops, and free local and national business resources. Get connected with SCORE Greater Cincinnati and Dayton today!
Looking to strengthen your nonprofit in 2026? SCORE is here to help. We’re excited to offer a full lineup of practical, affordable resources designed specifically for nonprofit organizations across Southwestern Ohio. SCORE is a national, volunteer-driven organization that has supported small businesses and nonprofits since 1964—and our local mentors understand the unique needs of our region.
SCORE Greater Cincinnati and Dayton have a dedicated team of counselors who specialize in supporting local small nonprofit organizations. This team has developed and conducted a series of nonprofit workshops that are targeted for small nonprofit managers and board members.
At each of the nonprofit workshops there is a convenient opportunity for networking with your peers as well as the SCORE Greater Cincinnati and Dayton mentors.
This workshop details the characteristics of high performing boards. Appropriate board structure, membership and processes are discussed. It also addresses the importance of each director's independence, competence and behavior.
Fundraising is vital to your nonprofit. Helping donors be part of you work takes persistence, grit, and creativity. When your donor is top of mind, your fundraising efforts will be fruitful. Let's explore hot topics and irresistible strategies.
Your strategic plan is the solid foundation of your nonprofit.
This live and in-person event will examine when to develop your strategic plan (now!),
and the key steps in the process.
AI is just the latest technology changing the way nonprofits need to use technology. An evaluation of nonprofit organizations has determined that the majority of small to mid-sized nonprofits are NOT using technology effectively. Are you one of these?
Meet the husband-and-wife team behind Kept House, an estate sales company formed in 2021. Greg and Jamie Pipkins are joined by their SCORE Mentor Jerry Blais to share how they have overcome challenges and seized opportunities in their first five years in business. Kept House was a finalist for the 2025 SCORE Greater Cincinnati Client of the Year Award!
She loves creating things from scratch! Dora Cheng had a family recipe and passion for high-quality wontons. With hard work and support from SCORE Mentors, she has launched Yee Mama into wholesale and more recently, opened a storefront at Cincinnati's Findlay Market!
Megan Hils started Raise and Shine Parent Coaching and Consulting because she wanted to get ahead of issues she encountered working as a school psychologist. Her SCORE Mentor Diane Powers joins her on this episode of My Cincy Small Business Story to talk about applying her expertise to community need to develop a successful small business. In fact, Raise and Shine was a finalist for the SCORE Client of the Year award!
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For over 50 years, SCORE has served as America’s premier source of free, confidential business education and mentoring.
Most of our mentors are experienced business owners and managers. They understand your challenges because they’ve faced them too.
Your SCORE mentor can be both your coach and cheerleader to help you start or grow your business.
Since 1964, SCORE has educated and mentored more than 17 million small business owners and entrepreneurs. We're looking for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to serve in a variety of roles — from knowledgeable business mentors to local community advocates.
SCORE empowers all entrepreneurs to succeed.
We believe that anyone can start a small business with the right support. We also know that the path to success may vary based on where you are in your business journey.
SCORE is here to help with curated resources for all entrepreneurs.
