OneOC Mission & History

Supporting Nonprofits for Lasting Community Impact

Who is OneOC?

OneOC stands as a nonprofit organization dedicated to “Accelerating Nonprofit Success” by providing comprehensive solutions, unwavering support and empowering volunteers, nonprofits, and companies to execute initiatives for the greater good.

At OneOC, we uphold the core value of transparency, exemplified by our commitment to openness and accountability. Explore our 2022 990 Report for a detailed insight into our operations and financial stewardship.

Our Mission

At our core, we are driven by a singular mission: to accelerate nonprofit success. Our unwavering commitment is to cultivate profound and enriching experiences for our clients as they passionately serve their communities. We take pride in nurturing robust client relationships, enabling us to deliver customized, flexible solutions that precisely meet their unique needs.

Our History

Our Approach

Our client-care approach centers on fostering engagement, promoting innovation, and streamlining complexities. By doing so, we aim to empower organizations with the essential infrastructure required to execute their missions with greater ease and effectiveness. We are dedicated to being the catalyst that accelerates the impact of nonprofits, ensuring they thrive in their endeavors to make a positive and lasting difference on the communities we serve.

On November 19, 2024, OneOC celebrated it’s 66th Anniversary!

Established in 1958 as the Newport Bureau of Volunteerism, we originated as the inaugural community service initiative of the Junior League of Orange County and ultimately evolved into the Volunteer Center of Orange County.

In a transformative move in 2010, we rebranded as OneOC, reflecting our dedication to expanding nonprofit services across the entire county and again in 2015 with the Center for Business and Community Partnerships launch. These key years inspired and empowered connections between the business and the nonprofit sectors through employee volunteer engagements and charitable giving programs, amplifying a more significant social impact for all.

Fast-forward to 2017, when we strategically developed our 2020 Roadmap. This marked a significant shift, concentrating our efforts on providing Management Services Offerings (MSO) to nonprofits and companies. Our objective was to enhance their abilities to impact their communities profoundly.

As In 2023, we proudly celebrated 65 years of service, honoring our legacy of “Building a Lasting Legacy.” While the milestone year has passed, the spirit of our commitment endures. Today, OneOC continues to strengthen nonprofits, engage companies, and connect volunteers—fostering a brighter, more united future for Orange County.

Join us as we continue to build on our rich history, forging partnerships, inspiring change, and creating lasting community impact.

Core Values and Guiding Principles

  • Trustworthy

    We are truthful and act with the highest level of integrity and transparency in all that we do.

    We speak with candor, care, and directness to others with a willingness to have courageous conversations when necessary.

    We do what we say we are going to do; we promote accountability within ourselves and the team.

    We share pertinent information openly and proactively; we are solutions-focused when dealing with challenges.

    We share things about others the same as we would share with them face-to-face.

  • Passionate

    We pursue our mission work in the community with positive energy, pride, grit, and drive.

    We have a can-do attitude and persevere in the face of obstacles.

    We have courage, curiosity, resolve, and strength of character to identify and address necessary changes.

    We are calm and productive, even during times of uncertainty.

    We adapt quickly to changing conditions.

  • Enterprising

    We exhibit a sense of urgency, focus, and confidence towards achieving stated outcomes.

    We demonstrate consistently strong results; we assess our results based on productivity versus activity.

    We will be innovative to achieve greater mission impact.

    We identify root causes of issues and make good decisions by identifying and implementing the best alternative.

    We demonstrate courage by making wise decisions despite ambiguity.

  • Committed

    We are constant team players and collaborators to better serve our mission.

    We will align ourselves with organizational strategies and decisions for the greater good.

    We question actions that are not consistent with our organization’s values or culture.

    We are open-minded in dealing with others and in evaluating ideas.

    We will present ourselves internally and externally in a professional manner that positively impacts the brand of the organization.

  • Respectful

    We hold ourselves to high standards in our behavior and interactions with others; we treat people with respect and value diversity of thought; we are inclusive of others and mindful of their thoughts, words, and actions.

    We act with a clear sense of ownership and self-awareness; we are physically, emotionally, and visually present in our interactions. We are upfront with others when we are not.

    We aspire to be “above the line” with one another and take intentional steps to clear the air and shift when we notice ourselves “below the line.”

    We seek to “understand” versus trying to be “understood.”

    We are willing to offer help and support to others.