Ontario Council for International Cooperation

What Ontario Council for International Cooperation does

Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC) is a nonprofit membership coalition founded in 1995 and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. It serves as the primary coordinating body for Ontario-based international development and cooperation organizations, with a network of more than 50 member organizations including Aga Khan Foundation Canada, Cuso International, World Renew, Partners In Health Canada, Crossroads International, Inter Pares, Youth Challenge International, YMCA of Greater Toronto (International Programs), World University Service of Canada, and TakingITGlobal. OCIC is the Ontario member of the Inter-Council Network (ICN), a national coalition of eight provincial and regional councils representing over 350 organizations across Canada.

OCIC delivers a portfolio of programs rather than technology products. Core offerings include AGMs & Symposia, Capacity Building Activities, Delegations, the Gender Equality Hub, International Development Week events, the Tapestry 2030 Podcast & Illustration Series, the Transformations Photojournalism Series, the Youth Policy-Makers Hub, and the Global Citizens Forum. The underlying technology infrastructure is minimal: a standard website, email communications, and webinar platforms. OCIC is not a technology company and has no proprietary AI, ML, or software products.

Revenue is generated through three streams: annual membership dues from Ontario-based organizations and individuals, federal government grants from Global Affairs Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada, and voluntary donations. The organization distributes services through direct membership engagement, public events (webinars, workshops, the annual Symposium), online platforms, and partnerships with member organizations. Its 30+ year operating history, formal consultation role with federal funders, and convening authority across Ontario's international cooperation sector constitute the foundation of its competitive position.

Name

Ontario Council for International Cooperation

Legal name

Ontario Council for International Cooperation

Website

https://ocic.on.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OCIC is a Toronto-based nonprofit membership coalition founded in 1995 that coordinates 50+ Ontario-based international development organizations, delivering capacity building, gender equality, and youth policy engagement programs, funded primarily by Canadian government grants and membership dues.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from Ontario-based international development organizations and individuals working in the sector.
2. Government Grants: Funding from Global Affairs Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada for programming, capacity building, and sector coordination activities.
3. Donations: Voluntary donations from members and supporters to support organizational mission and programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

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Product overview

OCIC is a nonprofit membership organization offering a portfolio of programs including AGMs & Symposia, Capacity Building Activities, Delegations, Gender Equality Hub, Inter-Council Network, International Development Week, Tapestry 2030 Podcast & Illustration Series, Transformations Photojournalism Series, Youth Policy-Makers Hub, and Global Citizens Forum. These programs serve as platforms for knowledge exchange, youth engagement, policy advocacy, and collaborative action in international cooperation and global social justice.

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Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Welcomed $36M Canadian investment in Inter-Council Network for advancing global citizenship
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, significant and supporting.

• Inter-Council Network (ICN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational coalition of eight Provincial and Regional Councils for International Cooperation, representing over 350 organizations. OCIC is the Ontario member of this network.
• Cooperation CanadamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational coalition of Canadian organizations working in international development and humanitarian assistance. OCIC works with Cooperation Canada on sector-wide advocacy and policy positions.
• Knowledge 4 Change (K4C) Tkaronto HubsignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership including OCIC, Center for Community Learning and Development, and Knowledge Equity Lab at University of Toronto Scarborough for community-based participatory research initiatives.
• Centre for Social InnovationsupportingOthersHost organization providing office space at 192 Spadina Avenue, Suite 300 in Toronto, enabling OCIC's physical presence in a collaborative workspace environment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Imagine Canada: National sector council for Canadian charities and nonprofits. Comparable to OCIC as a membership-based umbrella organization, but with cross-sector scope rather than international development focus.
• Ontario Nonprofit Network: Ontario's umbrella network for the nonprofit sector. Comparable to OCIC as a provincial membership coalition providing advocacy, training, and capacity-building services to member organizations.

Broad incumbents

• National Council of Nonprofits (US): US national network of state and regional nonprofit associations. Provides a comparable model of multi-tier coalition advocacy and capacity building for the nonprofit sector, though US-focused.
• Cooperation Canada: National coalition of Canadian international development and humanitarian organizations. Operates at the federal level as OCIC's national counterpart, providing sector-wide advocacy and policy work that overlaps with OCIC's convening and policy mission.

Direct peers

• Alberta Council for Global Cooperation: Alberta's provincial equivalent of OCIC and fellow Inter-Council Network member. Operates the same membership coalition model for Alberta-based international development organizations, sharing programs, branding, and funding pipelines.
• Manitoba Council for International Cooperation: Manitoba's provincial member of the Inter-Council Network. Operates a parallel membership coalition and capacity-building program for international development NGOs in Manitoba.
• Atlantic Council for International Cooperation: Regional council serving Atlantic Canada as part of the Inter-Council Network. Mirrors OCIC's coalition model for international development NGOs across the Atlantic provinces.
• BC Council for International Cooperation: British Columbia's provincial council and Inter-Council Network member. Directly comparable to OCIC in mandate, structure, and member base, serving BC's international development and global justice organizations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC7iTXSemy7bmTyZLWHf0rmg
• Facebookfacebook.com/LikeOCIC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ontario-council-for-international-cooperation
• Instagraminstagram.com/ocicofficial
• Xx.com/ocictweets

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