What Alberta Council for Global Cooperation does

Alberta Council for Global Cooperation (ACGC) is a non-profit coalition organization founded in 1973 and headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. It serves as the convening platform for over 40 Alberta-based member organizations working in sustainable development, global citizenship, and international cooperation, and reaches broader audiences including educators, youth, and the general Alberta public. ACGC's mission is to mobilize Albertans to become active global citizens engaged in sustainable development and gender equality through awareness-building, knowledge-sharing, and connection-building.

ACGC's core offerings are programmatic rather than technology-based: the Top 30 Under 30 annual recognition program (now in its 15th year, with 450+ alumni), the Confluence leadership development program for senior sector leaders, the Teacher Summer Institute for Global Citizenship Education, the annual International Development Week, and the Together Alberta impact-stories platform. These are delivered through a portfolio of digital touchpoints (acgc.ca, top30under30.acgc.ca, together.acgc.ca) and email newsletters (the ACGC Monthly Newsletter and the ICN E-Bulletin).

The revenue model is a hybrid of recurring membership dues from 40+ member organizations and program funding from the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada. ACGC operates with 14 staff and has no disclosed revenue, M&A activity, or funding rounds. Its competitive position rests on a 50-year operating history, deep member-network density, and formal relationships with federal funders and the Inter-Council Network across Alberta's international development sector.

Name

Alberta Council for Global Cooperation

Legal name

Alberta Council for Global Cooperation

Website

https://acgc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alberta Council for Global Cooperation (ACGC) is a 50-year-old Edmonton-based non-profit coalition of 40+ organizations that runs youth recognition, educator training, and leadership programs to advance global citizenship and sustainable development across Alberta.

Ownership category

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Product category

International Development Coalition Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

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Strategic Leadership & Business Acumen (EDABAAAC)

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DEI, Equity & Inclusion Advisory (BPACAJAJ), United Nations System & Specialized Agencies (BPADAAAA)

Keywords

• International cooperation
• Global citizenship education
• Sustainable development advocacy
• Youth leadership development
• Coalition nonprofit services

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

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 Fees: ACGC operates as a membership-based coalition organization with organizational and individual membership options, serving over 40 member organizations focused on sustainable development and global citizenship.
2. Government Funding: Program undertaken with financial support of Government of Canada provided through Global Affairs Canada.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ACGC is a coalition of 40+ Alberta-based organizations that coordinates programs advancing sustainable development and global citizenship. It delivers youth recognition through Top 30 Under 30, sector leadership convening through Confluence, educator professional development through the Teacher Summer Institute, and annual public engagement through International Development Week, while serving as a member platform for networking, advocacy, and knowledge exchange.

Product overview

The Alberta Council for Global Cooperation (ACGC) operates as a coalition organization with over 40 member organizations focused on sustainable development and global citizenship. Rather than a single product, ACGC offers a portfolio of programs and services including: the Top 30 Under 30 award program recognizing young Alberta leaders; Confluence, a leadership development program for senior leaders in international development; the annual Teacher Summer Institute providing professional development for educators; International Development Week programming; the Together Alberta impact stories platform; and regular newsletter publications (ACGC Monthly Newsletter and ICN E-Bulletin). These offerings work together to mobilize Albertans to become active global citizens engaged in sustainable development through awareness-building, knowledge-sharing, and connection-building.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Top 30 Under 30: An annual award and campaign recognizing young Alberta leaders working to create lasting change, celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2026.
• Confluence
• Summer Institute

Products and services

• Top 30 Under 30 An annual award and campaign recognizing 30 young Alberta leaders (aged 30 and under) who are creating lasting change toward sustainable development goals. Now in its 15th anniversary year with 450+ alumni.
• International Development Week (IDW) An annual week-long program of bold conversations and creative programming exploring how Canadians shape a more just, inclusive, and sustainable world through international cooperation.
• Confluence: Where Leaders in International Cooperation Meet A high-level leadership program exclusively for executive directors, founders, and senior leaders across Alberta's international development sector, featuring structured sessions, open dialogue, and co-creative processes.
• Teacher Summer Institute A 2-day professional development retreat for educators exploring Global Citizenship Education and themes of international development, sustainability, gender equality, and inclusiveness.
• Together Alberta A dedicated website featuring inspiring impact stories from Albertans working on the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• ACGC Monthly Newsletter A regular email newsletter providing ACGC and member updates, combining previous educator and youth newsletters into a single accessible edition.
• ICN E-Bulletin An email bulletin providing news about Inter-Council Network programs, opportunities from FIT and Spur Change national program, and webinars on international development topics.
• Educator Resources An online resource hub of materials and opportunities for educators as part of ACGC's commitment to global citizenship education in Alberta.
• Youth Opportunities An online portal listing opportunities for young adults to get involved in global change initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• 450+ young leaders recognized and amplified through Top 30 Under 30 program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers40 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Metis CrossingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetis Crossing in Smoky Lake served as the venue for ACGC's Teacher Summer Institute in July 2024, where 25 Alberta-based educators gathered for a 2-day professional development retreat on Global Citizenship Education.
• Jimmy UgrayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOjicree Artist based in Banff who spearheaded the 15th anniversary branding for the Top 30 Under 30 campaign, blending cultural depth with modern execution.
• Mayada RahalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultidisciplinary designer who developed the innovative portrait system for the 15th anniversary of the Top 30 Under 30 campaign.
• Juniper Hotel, BanffminorOthersVenue partner for Confluence 2025, a high-level leadership program for executive directors and senior leaders in Alberta's international development sector.
• Jennifer Hoffman (Highwatermark Strategy and Communications)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLead facilitator for Confluence 2025 program. Specializes in climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and nature-based solutions with over 25 years of experience.
• Kathy Arney (KEA Canada)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFacilitator and Founder & CEO of KEA Canada for Confluence 2025. Provides services in resource development, capacity-building, strategic planning, and board development.
• Karen Craggs-MilnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuest speaker at Confluence 2025. Globally recognized Inclusive Leadership Expert and award-winning DEIB Strategist with over 25 years of experience.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Aga Khan Foundation Canada: Larger Canadian international-development organization with programming in education, gender equality, and civil society; overlaps with ACGC in mission and Alberta-based member overlap but operates nationally and globally.

Regional players

• Engineers Without Borders Canada: Canada-wide NGO with an active Calgary chapter that is an ACGC member; overlaps in mission (sustainable development, youth engagement) but operates at national scale rather than provincially.

Direct peers

• Canadian Council for International Co-operation (CCIC): National umbrella coalition for Canada's international development NGOs, comparable in mission (sustainable development, global citizenship) and member-driven convening role; ACGC is a provincial affiliate of the broader CCIC/Inter-Council Network.
• Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC): Ontario-based provincial coalition of NGOs focused on international cooperation and global citizenship; closest geographic-and-functional analogue to ACGC outside of Alberta.
• Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC): Saskatchewan-based provincial counterpart in the Inter-Council Network; comparable NGO-coalition structure and global-citizenship education mandate.
• Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC): Atlantic Canada provincial-coalition peer in the same Inter-Council Network family; offers a directly comparable member-network, youth-engagement, and SDG-aligned mission profile.
• British Columbia Council for International Cooperation (BCCIC): BC-based coalition of international development and social-justice organizations; runs comparable member convening, policy advocacy, and global-citizenship education programming.
• Spur Change: National youth-focused international-development awareness initiative frequently co-promoted via ACGC's ICN E-Bulletin; shares ACGC's youth-recognition and global-citizenship education focus.
• Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (MCIC): Manitoba-based member coalition within the Inter-Council Network; runs parallel programs in global citizenship education and youth leadership development.
• Inter-Council Network of Provincial and Regional Councils for International Cooperation (ICN): Coalition of provincial and regional international-cooperation councils across Canada; ACGC is a direct member and frequently references ICN programs in its E-Bulletin, making this a structural peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ACGCNow
• Facebookfacebook.com/acgcnow
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alberta-council-for-global-cooperation
• Instagraminstagram.com/ACGC_NOW

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