National Ovarian Cancer Coalition

What National Ovarian Cancer Coalition does

The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Dallas, Texas, founded in 1991 to advance the prevention, early detection, and treatment of ovarian cancer while supporting patients, survivors, and caregivers. NOCC delivers a portfolio of free programs and resources organized around three pillars: support services (cancer care packages, free meal delivery, direct financial assistance, mental health support, and grief/loss support), peer support programs (virtual survivor and caregiver support groups), and online education (the 'Teal Talk' podcast launched May 2025, online education videos, an animated patient guide, and a blog). The organization invests in ovarian cancer research (over $3.3 million cumulative; $165,000 in 2025) and operates the 'Silent Inheritance' hereditary cancer awareness campaign alongside signature fundraising events such as the 'Together in TEAL Run/Walk' and Team Teal endurance fundraising.

NOCC reaches all 50 U.S. states through a hybrid direct-to-consumer model combining its website (ovarian.org, over 1 million information connections annually), regional managers running on-the-ground community education (approximately 12,000 in-person touchpoints in 2025), and in-person wellness retreats and conferences. Its customer/beneficiary segments are ovarian cancer patients across the care continuum (newly diagnosed, in treatment, recurrence, survivors), caregivers and family members, and the broader at-risk public reached through awareness and symptom-education campaigns. Revenue is generated primarily through donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations, supplemented by merchandise sold via the Bonfire storefront (Shop Teal) and cause-marketing partnerships such as the co-branded 'Forged from Hope' coffee blend with Rustic Route Coffee Co. Donations are processed online through OneCause. NOCC reports that 85 cents of every donated dollar funds services, holds a Charity Navigator 4-Star Rating and Candid's Gold Seal of Transparency, and is led by CEO Melissa Aucoin with a Board chaired by Suzen Stewart.

Name

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition

Legal name

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition

Website

https://ovarian.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1991 that delivers free peer support, care packages, meal delivery, financial assistance, and education to ovarian cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers across all 50 states.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: NOCC operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The primary revenue stream is donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The organization publicly reports that 85 cents of every dollar goes straight to services that bring hope to those facing ovarian cancer.
2. Merchandise Sales: NOCC sells branded merchandise (Shop Teal) through Bonfire and its own storefront. Proceeds from merchandise sales fund programs, resources, research, and support for survivors and families.
3. Cause Marketing Partnerships: NOCC partners with companies like Rustic Route Coffee Co., which creates co-branded products (e.g., 'Forged from Hope' coffee blend) with a percentage of net proceeds donated to NOCC, generating revenue while raising awareness.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides free awareness, education, and direct support programs to ovarian cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and families across the United States. Its core offerings include virtual peer support groups, care packages, meal delivery, direct financial assistance, mental health and grief/loss support, online education resources, and a podcast (Teal Talk), funded primarily through charitable donations and supplemented by merchandise sales and cause-marketing partnerships.

Product overview

The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition operates as a non-profit organization offering a comprehensive ecosystem of support programs, educational resources, and community-building initiatives for ovarian cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and families. The portfolio centers on Peer Support Programs (virtual support groups for survivors and caregivers), Online Education Programs (including the Teal Talk podcast, online education videos, and an animated patient guide), and Support Services (ovarian cancer care packages, meal delivery, financial assistance, mental health support, and grief/loss support). Additional offerings include awareness campaigns like Silent Inheritance, fundraising events such as Together in TEAL Run/Walk, and the Team Teal endurance fundraising program. A recent addition is the free digital cookbook 'Seasoned with Strength' providing nutrition guidance for those undergoing treatment. NOCC has invested over $3.3 million in ovarian cancer research and distributes cancer care packages nationwide, having supported 2,738 survivors through financial assistance and delivered over 72,000 meals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Teal Talk: An Ovarian Cancer Podcast featuring conversations with survivors, medical experts, and caregivers.
• Team Teal
• Silent Inheritance

Products and services

• Peer Support Programs Virtual peer support programs creating compassionate spaces for ovarian cancer survivors and caregivers to connect with others who understand the emotional and physical impact of an ovarian cancer diagnosis. Free to participants.
• Ovarian Cancer Care Package Cancer care packages distributed free nationwide to provide comfort, information, and connection to ovarian cancer patients who are newly diagnosed or facing recurrence. Over 59,760 packages have been distributed.
• Meal Delivery Program Free meal delivery program helping ovarian cancer families manage practical needs during cancer care. Over 72,282 meals have been delivered nationwide.
• Financial Assistance Direct financial support for ovarian cancer survivors to ease non-medical costs such as transportation, utilities, and groceries so they can focus on treatment. Free to recipients.
• Mental Health Support Mental health support services providing counseling and emotional well-being resources for ovarian cancer survivors and caregivers. Free to participants.
• Grief and Loss Support Grief and loss support program serving family members and caregivers who have lost a loved one to ovarian cancer. Free to participants.
• Teal Talk – An Ovarian Cancer Podcast An ovarian cancer podcast featuring insightful conversations with survivors, medical experts, and caregivers, providing educational and inspirational content. Free to audiences.
• Animated Patient Guide – You and Ovarian Cancer An animated educational guide helping ovarian cancer patients understand the disease, genetic mutations, and biomarkers in treatment decisions. Free online resource.
• Seasoned with Strength Cookbook A free digital cookbook providing nutrient-dense recipes and practical nutrition guidance tailored for women at every stage of the ovarian cancer journey, created with Chef Elle Simone Scott and oncology dietitian guidance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 517 patients received $547,500 in direct financial assistance in 2025
• +5 more outcomes

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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Rustic Route Coffee Co.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 September 2025Rustic Route Coffee Co., owned by Robin Snider, partnered with NOCC and created a co-branded limited-time blend called 'Forged from Hope.' Fifty percent of net proceeds from each bag sold during the campaign were donated to NOCC, raising awareness and funds for ovarian cancer programs.
• Chef Elle Simone ScottcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChef Elle Simone Scott, a culinary expert with 20 years of experience and on-screen talent for America's Test Kitchen, collaborated with NOCC to create the 'Seasoned with Strength' cookbook. She was a long-time NOCC volunteer and ambassador (since 2017) who passed away in early 2026. The cookbook provides nutrient-dense recipes and practical nutrition guidance for women at every stage of the ovarian cancer journey.
• Paige Fisher-Streno, RD, CSO (Oncology Dietitian)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOncology Dietitian Paige Fisher-Streno provided nutritional guidance for the 'Seasoned with Strength' cookbook, ensuring recipes and meal planning guidance were clinically appropriate and supportive for ovarian cancer patients undergoing treatment.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• CancerCare: National nonprofit providing free counseling, financial assistance, peer support, and education to cancer patients. Closely comparable direct-to-patient services portfolio, including financial assistance and support groups.
• FORCE (Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered): National nonprofit focused on hereditary cancer, BRCA, and genetic testing education. Strong overlap with NOCC's Silent Inheritance campaign and biomarker testing resources.

Broad incumbents

• Susan G. Komen: One of the largest U.S. cancer nonprofits; operates national awareness campaigns, research grants, and direct patient support. Sets the bar for fundraising scale, brand, and corporate partnerships that NOCC benchmarks against.
• American Cancer Society: The largest U.S. cancer nonprofit, funding research, providing patient support, and running national awareness initiatives. Competes with NOCC for general-purpose cancer donations and runs overlapping patient navigation services.
• National Breast Cancer Coalition: Long-standing national women's cancer advocacy nonprofit with similar peer-support, research funding, and Capitol Hill advocacy infrastructure, but focused on breast cancer. Comparable governance and program model.

Direct peers

• Clearity Foundation: Ovarian cancer nonprofit focused on tumor profiling and personalized treatment support. Overlaps with NOCC's patient support and research investment mission, particularly in biomarker/genetic testing.
• T.E.A.L. (Tell Every Amazing Lady) Foundation: Ovarian cancer awareness and survivor support nonprofit known for its signature Teal Walk events. Directly comparable event-driven fundraising and community support model.
• World Ovarian Cancer Coalition: Global coalition that awarded NOCC's CEO the 2025 Impact Award; focused on ovarian cancer awareness, policy, and survivor advocacy worldwide. Highly comparable mission and audience.
• Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance: The largest ovarian cancer-specific nonprofit in the U.S., funding research and providing support/advocacy services. Directly competes with NOCC for ovarian cancer donations, research grants, and survivor engagement.
• Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation: Regional ovarian cancer nonprofit running awareness campaigns, fundraising events, and survivor support. Comparable offering mix with national peers but smaller geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCHqaxPlsWjAiXfYxDWXF08g
• Facebookfacebook.com/noccnational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-ovarian-cancer-coalition
• Instagraminstagram.com/noccnational
• TikToktiktok.com/@noccnational
• Xx.com/nocc_national

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Profiles4 records

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