OrgCode Consulting

What OrgCode Consulting does

OrgCode Consulting Inc. is a privately held Canadian consulting firm founded by Iain De Jong and headquartered in Oakville, Ontario. The firm provides strategy, planning, training, leadership development, organizational development, data analysis (HMIS administration), and housing-focused transformation services to non-profits, NGOs, and government agencies working to prevent, reduce, and end homelessness. Its client base spans hundreds of communities across the United States, Canada, and Australia, with the homelessness sector as its exclusive vertical focus.

OrgCode's core technology assets are proprietary assessment tools — the VI-SPDAT (a triage tool co-developed with Community Solutions in 2013, phased out in December 2020) and the SPDAT (a more comprehensive service planning and case management assessment tool created and maintained exclusively by OrgCode). Both tools are integrated into Homelessness Management Information Systems (HMIS), for which OrgCode also serves as system administrator for some smaller and mid-sized communities. The firm's product portfolio additionally includes the Shelter Training Institute (a 12-month subscription-based professional development program priced from $4,500 to $24,000 annually), the Leadership Academy on Ending Homelessness, virtual and in-person training programs, and the published book 'The Book on Ending Homelessness' (FriesenPress bestseller).

The business model is primarily professional services revenue from consulting engagements and training programs, supplemented by subscription revenue from the Shelter Training Institute, licensing of the SPDAT assessment tool, and book sales. Distribution occurs through direct sales to organizations and government agencies, self-serve registration via the TalentLMS platform, and conference presence (notably the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness). The firm operates with a small team of under 10 people and reinvests profits into product development and pro bono work, with no external institutional investment.

Name

OrgCode Consulting

Legal name

OrgCode Consulting Inc.

Website

https://orgcode.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OrgCode Consulting Inc. is a Canadian consultancy providing strategy, training, leadership development, and proprietary homelessness assessment tools (VI-SPDAT, SPDAT) to non-profits, NGOs, and government agencies across the US, Canada, and Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homelessness Sector Consulting and Training

NAICS

Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC)

Keywords

• Homelessness consulting
• Social services training
• Nonprofit advisory
• Leadership development programs
• Housing-focused transformation

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Services: Online training, customized remote training, and in-person training on preventing, reducing and ending homelessness. Includes the Shelter Training Institute (12-month professional development series) and virtual training programs.
2. Consulting Services: Consulting on planning and strategy, program evaluation, program design, and system reviews for homelessness services and housing support services. Includes organizational development and shelter transformation consulting.
3. Book Sales: Sales of 'The Book on Ending Homelessness' by Iain De Jong, published by FriesenPress. Became a frequent FriesenPress bestseller.
4. Leadership Development Programs: Leadership Academy on Ending Homelessness, Master Class, and Senior Leadership Gatherings providing coaching and training to emerging and established leaders in the field.
5. Tool Licensing: Continued support and licensing of the SPDAT assessment tool for service planning and case management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

OrgCode Consulting provides consulting, training, leadership development, and proprietary assessment tools (VI-SPDAT and SPDAT) to non-profits, NGOs, and government agencies working to prevent, reduce, and end homelessness. Their portfolio includes the Shelter Training Institute (a 12-month professional development program), the Leadership Academy on Ending Homelessness, organizational development and transformation consulting, HMIS administration, and published thought leadership including 'The Book on Ending Homelessness.'

Product overview

OrgCode Consulting is a consulting firm offering a portfolio of training, assessment tools, and professional development products focused on preventing, reducing and ending homelessness. The core offerings include the VI-SPDAT triage tool and SPDAT assessment tool (both integrated into HMIS systems), the Leadership Academy on Ending Homelessness for leadership development, the Shelter Training Institute as a 12-month professional development series, The Book on Ending Homelessness as published thought leadership, and consulting services for planning, strategy, program evaluation and system transformation. Supporting these core products are free training videos on YouTube and downloadable resource materials. Services are delivered through online, customized remote, and in-person formats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Shelter Training Institute: A comprehensive virtual and on-demand training program for shelter staff, designed for direct service workers, supervisors, and executive leadership.
• Leadership Academy on Ending Homelessness
• The Book on Ending Homelessness

Products and services

• Consulting Services Consulting on planning and strategy, program evaluation, program design, and system reviews for homelessness services and housing support services, delivered to non-profits, NGOs, and government agencies.
• Training Services Online training, customized remote training, and in-person training on the key components of preventing, reducing, and ending homelessness, delivered to shelter staff, supervisors, and sector leaders.
• Shelter Training Institute A 12-month professional development series delivered monthly through live and on-demand virtual sessions covering operational themes such as safety, engagement, documentation, and teamwork for direct service staff, supervisors, and executive leadership in shelters.
• Leadership Academy on Ending Homelessness Coaching and training program for emerging and established leaders in the homelessness sector, including in-person Leadership Academy sessions, Master Class, and Senior Leadership Gatherings.
• SPDAT (Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool) A comprehensive assessment tool created by OrgCode for service planning and case management, capturing information through self-report, observation, professional input, and documentation; being revamped as of mid-to-late 2021 announcement.
• VI-SPDAT (Vulnerability Index - Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool) Triage tool designed to help communities engage people experiencing homelessness, identify next steps based on unique situations, and assist with identifying the most vulnerable to be served first; announced for phase-out December 2020.
• HMIS Administration (Data Analysis) OrgCode serves as HMIS system administrator for some communities, providing cost-effective HMIS compliance and reporting support for smaller and mid-sized communities.
• Housing-Focused Transformation Services Consulting to help shelters and street outreach programs transform to be housing-focused and aligned with the objectives of preventing, reducing, and ending homelessness.
• Organizational Development Strategic planning and organizational re-design services to optimize homelessness-sector organizations and help them achieve results in preventing, reducing, and ending homelessness.
• The Book on Ending Homelessness

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced shelter length of stay through housing-focused approaches
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Community SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013OrgCode co-created the VI-SPDAT (Vulnerability Index - Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool) versions 1 and 2 with Community Solutions, originally developed to support communities in the 100,000 Homes Campaign and Registry Weeks. Version 1 launched in 2013, version 2 in 2015. The partnership ended with version 3 (2020) developed solely by OrgCode.
• FriesenPressminorOthersFriesenPress is the publishing partner for 'The Book on Ending Homelessness' by Iain De Jong. Book became a frequent FriesenPress bestseller.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Abt Associates: Large research and consulting firm with a homelessness and housing practice that delivers program evaluation, technical assistance, and policy analysis to federal and state clients — a much larger incumbent operating in the same sector with overlapping services.
• Deloitte Government & Public Services: Global consultancy with a substantial human services and housing practice serving federal, state, and provincial governments — a much larger incumbent occasionally competing for the same homelessness strategy, evaluation, and transformation engagements.
• Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH): National non-profit that combines lending, policy, and consulting to advance supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness — overlaps with OrgCode's system-transformation and program-design work, with a broader housing-finance angle.

Others

• Bitfocus: HMIS software vendor and administrator serving California Continuums of Care and other communities — an adjacent ecosystem participant that overlaps with OrgCode's HMIS administration services while also being a potential tool partner.
• Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH): National non-profit advocate and organizer of the CAEH Conference where OrgCode has significant presence — a sector partner and endorsement channel rather than a direct competitor, but central to the same homelessness-services ecosystem.
• National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH): US-based non-profit policy and advocacy organization that produces training, conferences, and technical assistance on homelessness — adjacent ecosystem partner that OrgCode engages with via conference presentations and shared sector audiences.

Direct peers

• The Economic Roundtable: Los Angeles-based research and consulting organization that conducts applied research on homelessness, housing, and workforce systems for government and non-profit clients — comparable to OrgCode's research, program evaluation, and system-review practice.
• Cloudburst Group: Consulting firm focused on housing and homelessness, providing research, technical assistance, and program design to federal, state, local, and non-profit clients — closely aligned with OrgCode's consulting and HMIS-administration offerings.
• Focus Strategies: Boutique consultancy providing data analysis, training, and strategic advising to homelessness service agencies and Continuums of Care — directly comparable niche consulting practice to OrgCode on the training and strategy/analytics side.
• HomeBase / The Center for Common Concerns: San Francisco Bay Area non-profit consulting organization that provides training, technical assistance, and capacity-building to homelessness service providers and government agencies — directly comparable to OrgCode's consulting, training, and shelter-transformation practice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeorgcode.com/youtube-videos
• Xx.com/OrgCode
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/orgcode-consulting-inc-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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