Organization Development Network

What Organization Development Network does

The Organization Development Network (OD Network) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional association founded in 1968, operating as the largest international membership body for Organization Development practitioners with over 1,500 members across 55+ countries. The organization is headquartered at 1265 Hurffville Road, Deptford, NJ (with operational ties to Minneapolis), and is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees with a small staff of 1-10 employees led by Executive Director Jason Clevenger (appointed August 4, 2025), supported through a partnership with Ewald Consulting for operations. Its core proposition is community, professional development, and credentialing for the OD field, delivered through tiered individual memberships ($150-$300/year), the quarterly peer-reviewed Organization Development Review journal, the trademarked Global OD Competency Framework™ and associated learning series, an annual conference (2026 edition scheduled September 30 - October 2), webinars, a mentoring program, a consultant directory, and a job exchange.

The underlying technology is a conventional professional association platform providing member management, event registration, publication distribution, and learning management, powered by YourMembership software. Proprietary intellectual property is concentrated in content frameworks rather than software: the Global OD Competency Framework™ (defining five capabilities and 15 competencies), the Global OD Practice Framework™, the OD Engagement Cycle visual framework, and an archive of peer-reviewed OD scholarship dating to 1968. Distribution is achieved through 15+ regional chapters in North America, two international affiliates (Asia OD Network and ODN Europe), and 11 ODEA member academic institutions (Benedictine, Case Western Reserve, Fielding, Penn State, Pepperdine, Sacred Heart, and others) that feed students into the membership pipeline.

The business model is diversified subscription and event revenue: individual and corporate membership dues (the largest stream), conference and webinar registration, publication subscriptions ($90/person for non-members), ODEA institutional membership fees ($3,000-$5,000 per school), advertising and sponsorships (e.g., MSCEIT assessment partner), and tax-deductible donations. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on peer referrals, regional chapter engagement, the annual conference, email newsletters, and academic partnerships rather than direct sales.

Name

Organization Development Network

Legal name

Organization Development Network

Website

https://odnetwork.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Organization Development Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional association, founded in 1968 and serving over 1,500 Organization Development practitioners across 55+ countries through tiered memberships, conferences, peer-reviewed publications, and the trademarked Global OD Competency Framework.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services for Organization Development Practitioners

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Educational Support Services (611710), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Change Management & Organizational Development (OD) Training (EDABAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

OER Quality Review, Alignment & Certification (rubrics/standards) (EDAGAJAN)

Keywords

• Professional association services
• Organization development training
• Membership-based learning
• Professional development programs
• Competency framework development

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from individual professionals, students, and corporate/group members. Revenue tiers include Professional ($300/year), Standard ($200/year), Student/Emerging Practitioners ($150/year), and corporate group memberships.
2. Conference and Event Registration: Revenue from annual conferences (2026 OD Network Conference), webinars, workshops, and professional development programs including the Global OD Competency Framework Learning Series.
3. Publication Subscriptions: Revenue from Organization Development Review (ODR) journal subscriptions at $90 per person for non-members. Members receive the publication as a benefit.
4. ODEA Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from academic institutions (ODEA member schools) ranging from $3,000 to $5,000 based on student membership count.
5. Advertising and Sponsorships: Revenue from advertising opportunities on the website, in publications, and at conferences. Includes business partner relationships and sponsorship of events and programs.
6. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from members and supporters. OD Network is a 501(c)(3) organization with tax ID number 22-2171250.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

The Organization Development Network (OD Network) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional association founded in 1968 that sells annual individual and institutional memberships, an annual conference, the Organization Development Review peer-reviewed journal, on-demand webinars and virtual learning series, the proprietary Global OD Competency Framework with associated learning series, and structured programs (mentoring, entrepreneurship, dialogic OD) for OD practitioners. Revenue is generated through membership dues, event registrations, subscriptions, advertising/sponsorships, and donations.

Product overview

OD Network is a professional membership association for Organization Development practitioners offering a comprehensive ecosystem of products and services. The core offerings include annual membership tiers (Professional, Standard, Student/Emerging, ODEA Alumni, and Corporate), the quarterly peer-reviewed Organization Development Review journal, and the Global OD Competency Framework with associated learning series. Additional offerings include the annual conference, on-demand webinar library, Mentoring Program, Find an OD Consultant Directory, Job Exchange job board, Welcome Group Program for new members, Emerging Practitioners Program, Entrepreneurship Series for consultants, and Dialogic OD learning resources. The OD Education Association (ODEA) connects member schools offering OD degrees. All offerings are designed to advance the science, practice, and impact of Organization Development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OD Education Association (ODEA): A sponsored initiative of the OD Network that exists for the welfare of OD education programs, faculty, students and alumni, all of whom advance the impact of OD learning and work.

Products and services

• OD Network Membership Annual membership tiers for individual practitioners (Professional $300/yr, Standard $200/yr, Student/Emerging $150/yr, ODEA Alumni $250/yr) and Corporate Group memberships (5-24 people 10% discount, 25+ people 15% discount) sold through a self-serve online portal. Members receive conference discounts, mentoring program access, OD Review journal subscription, workshop discounts, live webinar discounts, member directory, and job exchange access.
• Organization Development Review (ODR) Journal Quarterly peer-reviewed journal featuring the latest thinking in the theory and practice of organization development from leading practitioners and researchers. Available by subscription ($90/year for non-members) and included with OD Network membership.
• Global OD Competency Framework Proprietary framework defining five major capability areas (Systems Change Expert, Efficient Designer, Business Advisor, Credible Strategist, Informed Consultant) and 15 competencies that present the knowledge, skills, and behaviors of a proficient OD practitioner. Sold as the Global OD Competency Framework Learning Series (Professional Members $375-$425, Standard Members $475-$525, Non-members $645-$695).
• OD Network Annual Conference Annual in-person and virtual conference providing learning and networking opportunities for OD professionals. Includes keynote sessions, breakout learning, awards, and an exhibit floor. The 2026 conference theme is 'One Practice, Many Names - Building Organizations That Work', with a $200 member discount.
• On-Demand Webinar Library Recorded webinar library covering topics such as change management, organizational leadership, DEI, and AI for OD. Sold through the OD Network online store with on-demand access. Includes both free and paid content available to members and non-members.
• Entrepreneurship Series Nine-week expert-led learning experience for OD professionals building or growing an independent consulting practice. Includes three integrated modules covering consulting industry landscape, practice definition, and business fundamentals, with live sessions and coaching. Pricing: Standard Member $450-$500; Non-Member $725-$775, with early bird rates available.
• Dialogic OD Series Virtual learning series focused on Dialogic Organization Development practices including Appreciative Inquiry, Liberating Structures, Human Systems Dynamics, and World Cafe methodologies, offered to OD Network members and the broader OD community.
• OD Education Association (ODEA) Institutional Membership Institutional membership program connecting OD education programs, faculty, students, and alumni to the OD Network. 11 member schools including Benedictine University, Bowling Green State University, Case Western Reserve University, Champlain College, Fielding Graduate University, Penn State, Pepperdine, Roosevelt, Sacred Heart University, and University of San Francisco. Annual institutional fees range from $3,000 to $5,000 based on student membership count.
• OD Network Mentoring Program Structured matching program connecting experienced OD practitioners (30+ year veterans available as 'Mentoring-on-Demand' mentors) with members seeking coaching or mentorship. Uses a flexible matching meeting process with arrangements tailored to participant needs, accessible via [email protected].

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ewald ConsultingcoreOthersStrategic partner in supporting ODN operations. Manages relationship with Ewald who provides operational support services to the organization. The ODN Management Committee manages this relationship as part of the Network Operations pillar.
• Asia OD NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational affiliate of the OD Network representing the Asia region. Part of ODN's international affiliate network alongside ODN Europe.
• ODN EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational affiliate of the OD Network representing the European region. Part of ODN's international affiliate network alongside Asia OD Network.
• Regional NetworkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional networks including Arizona OD Network, British Columbia OD Network, Houston OD Network, Minnesota OD Network, OD Network of Chicago, OD Network of New York, ODN Oregon, Toronto OD Network, Triangle OD Network (Raleigh NC), St. Louis OD Network, and Organization Change Alliance (Atlanta). These committees manage membership and relationships with regional networks, exchanging mutual support for development and growth.
• ODEA Member SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner11 academic institution members including Benedictine University (oldest OD Master's program in US), Bowling Green State University (EMOD and DODC programs), Case Western Reserve University (MPOD program since 1975), Champlain College, College of Saint Scholastica, Fielding Graduate University, Pennsylvania State University, Pepperdine University, Roosevelt University, Sacred Heart University, and University of San Francisco. These schools provide OD education and receive membership benefits for students and faculty.
• Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdvertising partner promoting the MSCEIT Second Edition assessment tool on the OD Network website.
• JLTalley & AssociatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstructional partner for the Entrepreneurship Series. Jerry Talley serves as instructor for Module 1: The Consulting Industry.
• The Taligens GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational consulting firm specializing in cultural change and alignment. Managing Director Ricardo Monardez serves as instructor for the Entrepreneurship Series.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP): ACMP is the leading global association for change management practitioners, with comparable membership, certification, and conference offerings that overlap with ODN's change management and OD training focus. It is the most direct substitute for individual OD/change practitioners deciding where to allocate their professional association dues.
• Association for Talent Development (ATD): ATD is the largest association serving talent development, learning, and OD-adjacent practitioners, offering memberships, certifications (CPLP), and conferences that compete for the same change/learning professional buyer. It is significantly larger and broader in scope, anchoring a competitive alternative for OD practitioners seeking generalist credentials.
• NTL Institute (NTLI): NTL Institute is a longstanding organization development and applied behavioral science training organization with a parallel mission of advancing OD practice through experiential learning and T-group methodology. It is one of the original OD training bodies and a foundational peer to ODN in shaping the field.

Broad incumbents

• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM): SHRM is the dominant US HR professional association with hundreds of thousands of members and offers change management, organizational effectiveness, and learning content that intersects with ODN's internal OD practitioner segment. It represents a much larger incumbent that internal OD practitioners often default to for professional membership.
• Center for Creative Leadership (CCL): CCL is a top-tier leadership development research and education institution that trains OD-adjacent practitioners and publishes research cited within the OD community. It is a broader incumbent in the leadership/OD ecosystem that competes for corporate OD training budgets and senior practitioner attention.

Emerging players

• International Association of Facilitators (IAF): IAF is a global association for group facilitators, with Certified Professional Facilitator credentials and annual conferences that overlap with ODN's dialogic OD, appreciative inquiry, and World Cafe-related offerings. It serves a subset of OD practitioners focused on facilitation as their primary practice.
• International Coach Federation (ICF): ICF is the largest global coaching association with credentialed coaches and continuing education requirements; it overlaps with ODN in serving practitioners who blend OD, leadership development, and executive coaching. Some OD practitioners maintain dual memberships across ODN and ICF, making ICF a partial substitute and partial complement.
• Academy of Management (AOM): AOM is the premier academic association for management research, including a dedicated Organization and Management Theory (OMT) division that overlaps with ODN's academic ODEA partner schools and OD Review scholarly readership. It is the academic counterpart that competes for scholar engagement and publication prestige.
• World Café Community Foundation: World Café is a dialogic OD methodology organization (co-founded by OD Network Lifetime Achievement honoree Juanita Brown) that hosts gatherings, signature events, and learning around World Café practice. It intersects with ODN's Dialogic OD Series and emerging practitioners programming.

Others

• Linkage (a Korn Ferry company): Linkage is a leadership and OD training/events company (acquired by Korn Ferry) that runs OD-adjacent summits, academies, and certification programs for internal OD and HR practitioners. It is an ecosystem participant that competes for OD practitioner training spend rather than association membership dollars.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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