Leadership Women

What Leadership Women does

Leadership Women, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 23-7345926) headquartered in Dallas, Texas, that develops and delivers experiential leadership development programs for women. Founded in 1983 with roots in a 1977 Women in Texas Politics project, the organization operates a five-program portfolio: Leadership America (year-long national program, three sessions across U.S. cities, $4,000 tuition), Leadership Texas (year-long state program, three sessions across Texas cities, $3,900 tuition), Leadership Pipeline (one-day virtual early-career program, $399), Leadership Encore (travel-based learning, $3,790-$4,560), and Leadership International (global travel-study, $4,570-$5,540). The flagship programs combine immersive cohort-based sessions in multiple cities with curriculum focused on national/state issues including education, healthcare, environment, and economy, and have collectively served more than 8,000 alumnae across a 44-plus-year operating history.

The underlying technology footprint is intentionally lean: the association, member portal, event registration, online store, donations, and email marketing are all delivered through the YourMembership.com AMS platform. No proprietary software, mobile app, AI features, or API surface is referenced — leadership development is delivered primarily through in-person programming, supplemented by quarterly newsletters, social/LinkedIn/Facebook channels, video content (e.g., 'Ignite to Impact'), and 'Highlights + Horizons' virtual events. The platform supports an exclusive member-only LW Directory, Career Center (job postings, resume search), and Lifelong Learning sessions priced at $499 for members.

Revenue is generated from four streams: program tuition (the primary engine), recurring $100/year graduate membership dues, corporate sponsorships (Corporate, Program, and Session tiers; named partners include PepsiCo, Texas Instruments, Sempra Infrastructure, and Walker & Dunlop), and tax-deductible donations through a General Fund and Learn, Lead, Legacy Fund. GTM is event-driven and multi-channel: direct application via the website, alumni referrals through a Recommend-a-Friend system, and corporate partners running their own internal candidate selection processes that feed high-potential women leaders into LW cohorts. In April 2026, Brandi White was appointed President & CEO, succeeding Linda Crompton who led the organization for a decade; the core staff remains small (1-10 employees) led by White, COO Heidi Murray, and Director of Administration Laura Logan.

Name

Leadership Women

Legal name

Leadership Women, Inc.

Website

https://leadership-women.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Leadership Women is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Dallas, Texas, founded in 1983 to deliver experiential leadership development programs for women leaders across Texas, the U.S., and internationally, serving more than 8,000 alumnae through five flagship programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Leadership Development Programs

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

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Inclusive Leadership & Leading Diverse Teams

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Leadership & Management Development

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Executive Leadership & C-Suite Development

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Leadership & Management Development

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Succession Planning & High-Potential (HiPo) Leadership Programs

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Leadership & Management Development

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Talent Management & Leadership Advisory (Succession, Performance, Culture)

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/HR Consulting & Advisory (HR Strategy, Org Design, Change)

Keywords

• Women leadership development
• Executive education programs
• Professional development training
• Nonprofit leadership programs
• Cohort-based learning experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Program Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees for leadership programs. Leadership America tuition is $4,000, Leadership Texas tuition is $3,900, Leadership Pipeline is $399, Leadership Encore varies ($3,790-$4,560), and Leadership International is $4,570-$5,540 depending on occupancy and year.
2. Graduate Membership Dues: Annual membership renewal at $100 per year, providing access to exclusive member benefits including the LW Directory, Career Center, and Lifelong Learning program discounts.
3. Donations: Tax-deductible donations through General Fund and Learn, Lead, Legacy Fund. Organization is 501(c)(3) tax-exempt (EIN 23-7345926).
4. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorship opportunities at multiple levels (Corporate, Program, Session) providing brand visibility across the organization's network of alumnae and partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Leadership Women is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers cohort-based experiential leadership development programs for women professionals. Its core offerings are five distinct programs (Leadership America, Leadership Texas, Leadership Pipeline, Leadership Encore, Leadership International) that combine multi-session travel-study experiences with leadership skill-building, supplemented by graduate membership benefits including a Life-Long Learning Program, Career Center, and member Directory.

Product overview

Leadership Women operates as a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of experiential leadership development programs. The core offerings include five distinct programs: Leadership America (a nationwide year-long program with three in-person sessions traveling to different U.S. cities), Leadership Texas (a state-wide year-long program with three in-person sessions across Texas cities), Leadership Pipeline (a one-day virtual program for early-career professionals), Leadership Encore (a travel-based learning experience alternating with International), and Leadership International (a global travel-study experience). These programs are supplemented by member benefits including a Life-Long Learning Program allowing graduates to attend sessions at discounted rates, a Career Center for job postings and resume access, and an exclusive Graduate Directory for networking. The organization is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and has served over 8,000 individuals since its founding in the early 1980s.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Leadership America A nationwide experiential leadership program for experienced women leaders. Participants travel to three U.S. cities over three sessions and gain insight into national issues including education, healthcare, environment, and economy. Tuition $4,000 with a $65 application fee.
• Leadership Texas A state-wide experiential leadership program for experienced women leaders in Texas. Participants travel to three Texas cities over three sessions and explore Texas issues including education, healthcare, environment, and economy. Tuition $3,900 with a $55 application fee.
• Leadership Pipeline A one-day virtual leadership program for early-career women professionals. Runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT and provides foundational leadership skill building and professional development. Registration fee $399 per person.
• Leadership Encore A dynamic travel-based learning experience for program alumni and women leaders seeking continued engagement. 2025 destination was Seattle and Victoria, with 5 nights hotel, programming materials, ferry, most meals and activities included. Double Occupancy $3,790; Single Occupancy $4,560. Alternates every other year with Leadership International.
• Leadership International A global travel-study experience for women leaders seeking international perspectives. 2024 destination was Reykjavik, Iceland with 6 days/5 nights, hotel, most meals, excursions, and ground transportation included. Double occupancy $4,570; Single occupancy $5,540. $500 non-refundable deposit required. Alternates with Leadership Encore.
• LW Graduate Membership An annual membership for Leadership Women program graduates providing access to the LW Directory, Career Center, Lifelong Learning program discounts ($499/session for members vs. $599+ non-member), and member events. Annual membership renewal fee: $100.
• Life-Long Learning Program Ongoing learning sessions for LW graduates allowing them to attend future sessions of the program they graduated from at a discounted rate. $499 per session for members; non-member price $599.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 8,000 individuals have benefited from LW programs since inception
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Walker & DunlopcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWalker & Dunlop is a corporate sponsor of Leadership Women. Senior Vice President Lis Patterson serves as LW Board Treasurer (2026), bringing expertise in financial planning and analysis. The sponsorship provides brand visibility across LW's network.
• PepsiCocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPepsiCo is a corporate sponsor of Leadership Women. Senior Director Temeca Mitchell serves on the LW Board (2026). The company supports LW programs through its own internal selection process for employees, providing leadership development opportunities for high-potential women leaders.
• Sempra InfrastructurecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSempra Infrastructure is a corporate sponsor of Leadership Women. Director of Human Resources Leslie K. Taylor serves on the LW Board (2026). The company supports employee participation in LW programs through internal selection.
• Texas InstrumentscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTexas Instruments supports Leadership Women programs through internal employee selection. Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion Yesenia A. Moore serves on the LW Board (2026). The partnership supports advancement of women leaders within the company.
• YourMembershipcoreTechnology or IntegrationYourMembership.com provides the association management software powering the Leadership Women website and member portal. The platform handles member login, event management, online store, donations, email marketing, and career center functionality.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Executive Women's Forum (EWF): EWF is a direct peer focused on developing women leaders in technology, security, and government. Comparable cohort-driven leadership development model and corporate sponsorship approach, though narrower in industry focus than LW's cross-sector positioning.
• Chief: Chief is a private membership network of senior women executives (VP and above) offering peer group programming, events, and career resources. Comparable to LW as a cohort-based, paid-membership women's leadership community, but with a tighter executive seniority filter and newer brand.
• Ellevate Network: Ellevate is a women's professional networking and leadership development community with membership, events, and mentorship. Comparable membership model and audience (mid-to-senior women professionals), though more digital-first and less cohort/immersion-based than LW.
• International Women's Forum (IWF): IWF is a direct peer — a membership-based organization advancing women leaders through cohort-based leadership programs, global forums, and corporate partnerships. Highly comparable model: tuition-driven programming, peer networking, and C-suite focused cohorts, though international rather than U.S.-centric.
• National Association of Female Executives (NAFE) / Fairygodboss: NAFE (now part of Fairygodboss) provides women professionals with networking, leadership resources, and career development content. Comparable audience and women's professional development mission, though more digital/media-led versus LW's experiential travel-based model.

Others

• Catalyst: Catalyst is a nonprofit research and advisory organization advancing women in business through data, reports, and corporate consulting. Comparable in mission and nonprofit structure but distinct in model — research/advisory rather than experiential cohort programming.

Emerging players

• Forte Foundation: Forte Foundation advances women in business through MBA-access programs, fellowships, and corporate partnerships. Comparable women-in-business leadership mission and corporate sponsor ecosystem, but its target audience is pre-experience MBA candidates versus LW's mid-to-senior career focus.
• Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership: The Simmons Institute delivers executive education and leadership programs specifically designed for women leaders, including cohort-based programs. Comparable audience and program format, but institutionally affiliated rather than independent nonprofit.

Regional players

• YWCA USA: YWCA USA runs women's leadership and empowerment programs across a national chapter network. Comparable women's empowerment mission and nonprofit structure, though community/local chapter based versus LW's centralized program model.
• American Association of University Women (AAUW): AAUW is a national nonprofit advancing gender equity through research, education, and leadership programs including cohort experiences. Comparable nonprofit mission and women's leadership focus, though broader (research/advocacy heavy) and more diffuse than LW's tight cohort model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LeadershipWomen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leadership-women
• Xx.com/LeadershipWome

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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