About Membership
OCIC’s work, both internally and as a collective of members, is grounded in our shared vision of global social justice, human dignity and participation for all. Our policies and programs are guided by shared values and principles, including the Istanbul Principles for CSO Development Effectiveness.
OCIC does not tolerate sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and has a duty of care to ensure that everyone engaged with the Council is treated with dignity and respect, regardless of identity, and is able to safely and equitably access OCIC. OCIC’s Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) Policy and Code of Conduct applies to all OCIC staff, Board, volunteers, members, partners, funders, contracted parties and representatives engaged or working with or for OCIC to provide services on behalf of the Council.
While we do not necessarily support or endorse all activities or positions of our many and diverse members, we encourage all members to work toward ethical and anti-oppressive practice, and to engage in dialogue and critical reflection with the Council on issues of collective concern and importance.
Membership Benefits
| Organizational Members (Voting) | Associates (Non-Voting) Networks/InstitutionsIndividuals |
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| National representation on issues of collective concern | |||
| Capacity building through OCIC & ICN events | |||
| Free promotion of employment, internship & volunteer opportunities | |||
| Free event listings on OCIC website and e-blasts | |||
| Networking opportunities through social media, e-blasts, listservs & referrals | |||
| Collaboration opportunities with OCIC public engagement programs | |||
| Invitation to multi-stakeholder dialogues on sector-wide issues | |||
| Discounts on OCIC training, workshops, symposiums, forums & other events | |||
| Access to reports, resources, case studies, policies & good practice | |||
| Consultation & support from OCIC staff members | |||
| Opportunity to vote & shape the Council direction | |||
| Opportunity to contribute as an OCIC Board Director | |||
| Free searchable member profile on OCIC’s website | |||
| Free login-in access to modify & update profile | |||
| 20% membership fee discount for organizations 100+km outside GTA | |||
Annual Membership Pricing
OCIC Membership represents a mosaic of organizations, networks and institutions, and individuals. Some operate on small budgets with few staff and volunteers, while others have significant financial and human resources. Recognizing these differences, annual fees are calculated based on the portion of your organizational, network or institutional budget devoted to international cooperation and global education (including administration/overhead), along the following tiers:
| Organizational Membership Fees | Network / Institutional Membership Fees | Operating Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Regular: $1,250 Discounted : $1000* | Regular: $1,250 Discounted : $1000* | $10,000,001+ |
| Regular: $1,000 Discounted: $800* | Regular: $1,000 Discounted: $800* | $5,000,001 – $10,000,000 |
| Regular: $700 Discounted: $560* | Regular: $700 Discounted: $560* | $1,000,001 – $5,000,000 |
| Regular: $500 Discounted: $400* | Regular: $500 Discounted: $400* | $500,001 – $1,000,000 |
| Regular: $200 Discounted: $160* | Regular: $200 Discounted: $160* | $250,001 – $500,000 |
| Regular: $100 Discounted: $80* | Regular: $100 Discounted: $80* | $0 – $250,000 |
| Individual Associate Membership Fee | Student, Low-Wage or Unemployed Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| $50 | $20 |
Membership fees can be paid by EFT, e-transfer or PayPal.
Membership Criteria
Membership is open to organizations interested in furthering OCIC’s purposes and who have applied for and been accepted into membership by resolution of the Board, and meet the following criteria:
- Acknowledge the Council’s values, principles and policies
- Be a non-government and a registered not-for-profit organization or charity, or relevant program or departments of accredited educational institutions in Ontario (i.e. international development, social justice, water, environment, etc.)
- Be directly involved in international cooperation and/or global education/public engagement programs in the Global South and/or Ontario
- Have a program of activities in Ontario, such as fundraising, global education or public engagement
- Have an identifiable national, provincial or local organization
- Have staff, Board members and/or active volunteers based in Ontario
- Have an Ontario budget related to their international cooperation or global education work, either separately or as a clearly designated portion of a regional, national or international budget
- Have a program of activities in Ontario, such as fundraising, global education or public engagement
- Provide the following Required Supporting Documents to OCIC:
- An audited financial statement or independent review of their organizational finances. If neither of these exists, the applicant must provide an internally-generated overview of organizational finances. (Please note: newly formed organizations must provide such a statement within 18 months of formation)
- Copy of by-laws and/or constitution, mission statement and other official or legal documents
- Two signed letters of endorsement. At least one of which is from a Member in good standing. A second letter may come from another Member or other legally recognized organization in or connected to the international cooperation sector. Recommendation letters from individuals will not be accepted.
- Current Board of Directors list
- Current organizational chart (if available)
- Links to material about your organization (brochures, annual reports, flyers, etc.)
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