Leadership Montgomery

What Leadership Montgomery does

Leadership Montgomery (LM) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 1989 and headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. It connects and prepares leaders across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors in Montgomery County, MD through a portfolio of cohort-based leadership development programs, alumni engagement, corporate activation, and consulting services. Its core programs include CORE (Connecting Our Region's Execs, $6,500 tuition) for established senior executives, Emerging Leaders ($3,200) for early-career professionals, Elevate ($4,000) for newly promoted executives, ENCORE for retired or soon-to-be-retire leaders, and the REAL Inclusion Program for organizational racial equity work. Supplementary offerings include the Business Leaders Impact Council (BLIC), consulting and training services, the annual LEAD Forum conference, the Advance Cohort for federal contractors, and monthly business training sessions.

The organization's underlying technology consists of a cross-sector leadership curriculum covering Knowledge of Community, Civic Engagement, Leadership Assessment & Development, Collaborative Solutions, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, delivered through cohort-based experiential learning, site visits, and direct engagement with county decision-makers. It is not a technology platform; delivery is human-facilitated, with Neon CRM used for alumni and donor management. With 1-10 employees, the organization operates a lean staffing model supplemented by a large volunteer and partner network.

Leadership Montgomery generates revenue through a diversified mix of program tuition (covering less than half of operating budget), alumni engagement dues ($60-$550 across tiers), BLIC corporate memberships ($500-$20,000), event registrations, and corporate sponsorships (up to $25,000 Premier tier) and individual contributions. Tuition assistance is funded through philanthropy. The organization reports 3,000+ alumni, 30,000+ annual hours of community service, 1,000+ boards served by alumni, and 25+ alumni in elected and appointed positions, signaling deep institutional penetration in Montgomery County's civic and business ecosystem.

Name

Leadership Montgomery

Legal name

Leadership Montgomery

Website

https://leadershipmontgomerymd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Leadership Montgomery is a 501c3 nonprofit founded in 1989 that delivers cohort-based leadership development programs, consulting, and corporate engagement to public, private, and nonprofit sector leaders across Montgomery County, Maryland, with 3,000+ alumni.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Leadership Development Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Professional Organizations (813920), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Leadership & C-Suite Development (EDABAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

C-Suite & Senior Executive Coaching (EDABANAA), Team & Group Executive Coaching (Leadership Teams) (EDABANAF), Organizational Culture & Values-Based Leadership (EDABAAAE), Talent Management & Leadership Advisory (Succession, Performance, Culture) (BPACAJAH), Civic Participation & Leadership Development (Voting, Advocacy, Community Leadership) (EDAAADAL)

Keywords

• Leadership development programs
• Community leadership training
• Executive education programs
• Nonprofit professional development
• Cross-sector leadership cohorts

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Leadership Program Tuition: Tuition from leadership programs (Emerging Leaders $3,200, Elevate $4,000, CORE $6,500) covering less than half of the operating budget. Need-based tuition assistance available.
2. Alumni Engagement Dues: Annual alumni engagement levels: Leadership, Social & Learning (LLG) $550; Social & Action (LMS) $275; Social $125; Out of Town $60. Fiscal year runs July 1-June 30.
3. Business Leaders Impact Council (BLIC): BLIC membership and investment levels: Leadership Member $500, Impact Member $1,000, Community Investor $10,000, Collective Good Champion $20,000. Includes CEO roundtables, training discounts, LEAD Forum tickets, consulting services.
4. Event Registrations and Sponsorships: Revenue from LEAD Forum conference registrations (Early Bird $40, Regular $50, Federal workers $10) and annual partner program sponsorships (Premier Sponsor $25,000, Community Program Sponsor $20,000, Corporate Patron $15,000). Also includes program day hosts and event sponsors.
5. Contributions and Donations: Unrestricted contributions supporting general operations, public education, staffing. Includes individual donations, corporate in-kind support, and scholarship funds for Emerging Leaders, CORE, and ENCORE programs. Tuition assistance funded through philanthropy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Leadership Montgomery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1989 that delivers cohort-based leadership development programs connecting public, private, and nonprofit sector leaders in Montgomery County, Maryland. Its flagship offerings include the CORE program, Emerging Leaders, Elevate, ENCORE, and REAL programs, alongside corporate engagement initiatives and consulting services for community leadership and organizational development.

Product overview

Leadership Montgomery is a 501c3 nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of leadership programs, consulting services, and community engagement initiatives. The core programs include CORE (Connecting Our Region's Execs) for senior executives, Emerging Leaders for early-career professionals, Elevate for newly promoted executives, ENCORE for retirees, and the REAL Inclusion Program for racial equity. Additional offerings include consulting services for organizational strategy and change management, the Business Leaders Impact Council (BLIC) for corporate engagement, the annual LEAD Forum conference, the Advance Cohort for federal contractors, monthly business training, and an alumni engagement program. These products work together to connect and prepare leaders across public, private, and nonprofit sectors to build thriving and inclusive workplaces and communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CORE (Connecting our Region's Execs): Flagship leadership program for established executives from public, private, and nonprofit sectors
• Emerging Leaders
• Elevate
• ENCORE
• REAL Inclusion Program
• LEAD Forum
• Business Leaders Impact Council (BLIC)
• Advance Cohort Program

Products and services

• Leadership Montgomery CORE Program Flagship cohort-based leadership development program bringing together cross-sector leaders from public, private, and nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County for an immersive experience covering community issues, leadership skills, and cross-sector engagement.
• Emerging Leaders Program Leadership program targeted at younger emerging professionals seeking to develop leadership skills and community engagement experience.
• Elevate Program Intermediate leadership development offering for participants progressing beyond emerging leader stages.
• ENCORE Program Advanced alumni engagement and continued leadership development program for graduates of prior cohorts seeking sustained learning and engagement.
• REAL (Race, Equity, Action, Leadership) Program Program designed to equip leaders with frameworks and skills to advance racial equity, inclusion, and action-oriented leadership in their organizations and the broader community.
• Corporate Engagement Program Partnership and sponsorship program enabling organizations to engage with Leadership Montgomery through cohort sponsorship, employee development, and corporate citizenship visibility.
• Leadership Consulting Services Custom consulting services supporting community organizations, public agencies, and companies with leadership development and organizational capacity-building needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35+ years of service connecting and preparing leaders
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and premier.

• Universities at Shady GrovecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner providing educational support and collaboration for LM leadership programs. Shady Grove serves as a key educational partner for Montgomery County's workforce development.
• The Meakem GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner and sponsor of Emerging Leaders program. The Meakem Group is a consulting firm providing leadership development expertise.
• Asbury Methodist VillageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner supporting LM's mission and leadership programs in Montgomery County.
• Crimson BridgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner supporting LM's community leadership initiatives.
• M&T BankpremierChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate partner and Premier Sponsor ($25,000). Senior Vice President John 'Jay' Murphy serves as Board Chair. M&T Bank has partnered with LM on holiday giving campaigns and provides employee engagement opportunities. Recognized as LEAD Forum Presenting Sponsor.
• Marriott InternationalpremierChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate partner with Regional VP Human Resources Amy Ray on Board of Directors. Employees participate in CORE program. Major corporate supporter of LM's leadership initiatives.
• PEPCO HoldingscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate partner supporting LM's mission. Director of External Affairs William Ellis (CORE 2021) serves on Board.
• Montgomery County Business CenterpremierStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Business Resilience programming. LM partners with the Montgomery County Business Center on the LEAD Forum, Advance Cohort, and monthly training sessions to support businesses navigating federal procurement changes.
• Association of Leadership ProgramscoreOthersLM maintains collaborative relationships with area community leadership programs and is a member of the Association of Leadership Programs, a national network of community leadership organizations.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Leadership Greater Washington: Regional community leadership program serving the DC metropolitan area with cohort-based executive leadership development. Highly comparable to Leadership Montgomery given overlapping geography, similar cross-sector approach, and shared mission to develop regional leaders.
• Leadership Philadelphia: Long-standing community leadership organization serving the Philadelphia region with cohort-based programs and civic engagement focus. Closely comparable model to Leadership Montgomery with parallel career-stage programming and alumni network structure.
• Leadership Atlanta: Premier community leadership program in Atlanta with decades-long history of developing cross-sector leaders. Operates multiple signature programs analogous to LM's CORE, Emerging Leaders, and ENCORE offerings.
• Leadership Louisville Center: Kentucky-based community leadership organization offering multiple cohort programs serving executives across career stages. Comparable portfolio structure and member engagement model to Leadership Montgomery.
• Leadership Charlotte: Community leadership program serving the Charlotte, NC region with cohort-based executive development and civic engagement focus. Direct peer in the Association of Leadership Programs network.

Broad incumbents

• Vistage Worldwide: Large-scale executive peer advisory and leadership development organization serving CEOs and business leaders globally. Comparable in serving executive development needs but operates as a commercial for-profit enterprise across broader geographies, not community-locked.
• Young Presidents' Organization (YPO): Global peer network of young chief executives offering leadership development through peer learning and forums. Comparable in serving C-suite and senior executive development with cohort-based engagement, though operates at much larger scale across geographies.
• Center for Creative Leadership: Globally recognized leadership development research and training organization offering executive programs, coaching, and assessment. Comparable in leadership development curriculum but operates as a much larger research-driven entity serving global enterprise clients.

Regional players

• Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce: Local business membership organization in Montgomery County, MD with overlapping corporate constituency and leadership networking function. Leadership Montgomery's BLIC and chamber both serve Montgomery County executives, and current LM Board leadership includes chamber alumni.

Emerging players

• Executive Leadership Council: National organization developing Black executives through programming, coaching, and peer engagement. Comparable in mission-driven executive leadership development with cohort and consulting offerings, though operates at national scale with different demographic focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leadership-montgomery
• Xx.com/leadermontmd
• Facebookfacebook.com/LeaderMontMD

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