U.S. Global Leadership Coalition

What U.S. Global Leadership Coalition does

The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit 501(c)(4) advocacy coalition founded in 1995 that advocates for sustained US global engagement through international development, diplomacy, and foreign assistance. It serves as a convening platform for 500+ member businesses and NGOs, including Fortune 100 multinationals and civil society organizations, and operates parallel networks of 30,000+ veterans (Veterans for Smart Power), nearly 300 retired generals and admirals (National Security Advisory Council), and former Secretaries of State (National Advisory Council). Its core products are policy publications (notably the 2025 'Blueprint for America to Win in the World'), state-level advocacy through State Advisory Committees in all 50 states, and member convenings such as the annual Global Impact Forum. The organization is funded primarily through tiered membership dues — ranging from $1,000 for General Members to $55,000 for Global Leaders — supplemented by foundation grants, individual major-donor contributions, and event revenue. In 2025 USGLC marked its 30th anniversary while expanding into adjacent constituencies via new initiatives such as Farmers for Prosperity and Workforce for Global Prosperity, reflecting a deliberate broadening of its advocacy base beyond traditional defense and foreign-policy audiences.

Name

U.S. Global Leadership Coalition

Legal name

U.S. Global Leadership Coalition

Website

https://usglc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition is a Washington, DC-based 501(c)(4) advocacy coalition, founded 1995, that convenes 500+ member businesses and NGOs to advocate for US global engagement through development and diplomacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Policy Advocacy Coalition Services

NAICS

Business Associations (81391), Business Associations (813910), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Peace, Security & Arms Control Organizations (BPADAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

International Economic & Trade Cooperation Organizations (BPADAAAC)

Keywords

• Policy advocacy coalition
• International affairs budget
• Diplomacy and development
• Grassroots advocacy network
• Global leadership lobbying

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Organizational Membership Dues: USGLC generates revenue primarily through membership dues paid by businesses and nonprofits. Membership tiers range from General Membership at $1,000 to Global Leader at $55,000 annually, providing tiered access to exclusive events, briefings with senior officials, and advocacy engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) is a broad-based advocacy coalition of more than 500 businesses and NGOs that unites corporate, nonprofit, veteran, farmer, faith, and military leaders to advocate for America's International Affairs Budget and smart power investments in development and diplomacy. It sells tiered organizational memberships ($1,000 to $55,000 annually) that grant access to exclusive events, closed-door briefings with senior Administration officials and foreign Ambassadors, Capitol Hill Lobby Days, and policy intelligence on the U.S. International Affairs Budget. Its core products include the State Advisory Committees in all 50 states, the Veterans for Smart Power network (30,000+ veterans), and the Farmers for Prosperity initiative.

Product overview

The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) is a broad-based advocacy coalition, not a technology product company. It operates a unified advocacy platform that brings together over 500 businesses and NGOs, national security and foreign policy experts, veterans, farmers, and community leaders across all 50 states to advocate for strong U.S. global leadership through development and diplomacy. The coalition's core offerings include the advocacy network, state advisory committees, Veterans for Smart Power (30,000+ veterans), Farmers for Prosperity initiative, signature events (Impact Forum, Tribute, regional summits), policy resources and reports (including the Blueprint for America to Win in the World), budget tracking tools, organizational membership program with tiered access levels, a blog for policy commentary, and the Rapid Response Hub for educational materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• USGLC Advocacy Network
• State Advisory Committees
• Veterans for Smart Power
• Farmers for Prosperity
• Events and Summits (Impact Forum, Tribute, Heartland Summit)
• Organizational Membership Program
• Policy Resources and Issue Briefs
• Budget Center
• Global Impact Blog
• Rapid Response Hub

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 businesses and nonprofits united in the coalition
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• National Advisory CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistinguished leaders including former Cabinet officials, members of Congress, and virtually every living Secretary of State who provide strategic counsel to USGLC on advocating for strong U.S. International Affairs Budget and educate opinion leaders.
• National Security Advisory CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNearly 270-300 retired three and four-star generals and admirals from all five branches of the Armed Forces supporting the advancement of America's national security by strengthening all tools of national security including diplomacy and development alongside a strong defense. Co-chaired by General Laura J. Richardson and General Anthony C. Zinni.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• InterAction: InterAction is the largest U.S.-based coalition of international NGOs, directly comparable to USGLC's NGO membership base. Both advocate for U.S. international assistance funding and convene NGOs and partners around humanitarian, development, and policy priorities.
• ONE Campaign: ONE Campaign is a global advocacy organization campaigning against extreme poverty and preventable disease, with a strong U.S. policy arm pushing for foreign assistance funding. Comparable to USGLC in mission (U.S. engagement abroad), advocacy tactics (Capitol Hill + grassroots), and corporate/grassroots membership model.
• Bipartisan Policy Center: BPC is a Washington-based think tank that explicitly markets bipartisan policy solutions across domestic and foreign-policy issues. Directly comparable to USGLC's bipartisan positioning, Congressional engagement, and corporate foundation funding base.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: The U.S. Chamber is the largest U.S. business federation and a current USGLC Chairman's Caucus member. Comparable business-advocacy model: tiered corporate memberships, federal budget advocacy, and policy convening around trade and international engagement.
• Business Roundtable: Business Roundtable is an association of CEOs of major U.S. companies that publishes policy positions and lobbies on issues including international trade and engagement. Highly comparable to USGLC in membership profile (Fortune 100 CEOs), policy influence model, and D.C.-centric advocacy.

Broad incumbents

• Council on Foreign Relations: CFR is a preeminent U.S. foreign-policy membership organization that convenes senior officials, business leaders, and diplomats. USGLC's "elite convening" model and emphasis on bipartisan foreign-policy expertise parallels CFR, though CFR is broader and more academic/establishment-oriented.
• Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS): CSIS is a top-tier bipartisan think tank producing policy research on international affairs, defense, and development. Overlaps with USGLC on International Affairs Budget advocacy, convening of senior officials, and corporate sponsorship-driven revenue model.
• National Association of Manufacturers: NAM is the largest U.S. industrial trade association with a similar tiered-dues membership model, large advocacy operation, and focus on issues including international trade and competitiveness. Comparable to USGLC's corporate-advocacy framework though focused on manufacturing policy.

Emerging players

• AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee): AIPAC is a large U.S. foreign-policy lobbying organization with a similar advocacy infrastructure (membership dues tiers, Capitol Hill lobby days, bipartisan positioning, State Advisory Committee-style local organizing). USGLC's Chief of Staff previously worked at AIPAC, signaling operational overlap in grassroots-to-grasstops advocacy.
• Foreign Policy for America: FP4A is a grassroots-driven foreign-policy advocacy coalition advocating for U.S. global engagement. Directly comparable to USGLC's mission (U.S. global leadership, civilian tools of foreign policy) but with a younger, smaller membership base and more digital organizing emphasis.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/USGLC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@usglc
• Facebookfacebook.com/USGLC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/u-s-global-leadership-coalition
• Instagraminstagram.com/usglc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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