Leadership Toledo

What Leadership Toledo does

Leadership Toledo is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 604 Market Street in Toledo, Ohio that delivers a portfolio of leadership development programs serving Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. The organization traces its lineage to 1976 (originally Levis Square Ministries), rebranded to Leadership Toledo in 1990, and merged with the Center for Servant Leadership in 2016. Its current operating footprint is staffed by approximately five professionals and is governed by an independent volunteer board.

The product portfolio is segmented into adult and youth tracks. Adult offerings consist of the Signature Program (a ten-month experiential cohort capped at 55 participants at a $3,625 tuition) and Focus 419 (an immersive 2.5-day community experience priced at $800 with a 35-person cap), plus the $79 Board Member Accelerator workshop delivered in partnership with Aly Sterling Philanthropy. Youth offerings include Youth Leadership Toledo (free, ~60 high school sophomores annually from 55 schools), YIPEE (a youth philanthropy program for juniors and seniors run with Greater Toledo Community Foundation that has granted $413,443 to 102 organizations since 2000), and customizable Youth Workshops. The organization does not operate a proprietary technology platform; delivery is in-person, supplemented by a Squarespace website, email newsletter, and JotForm enrollment.

Revenue is generated through a mix of program tuition, two annual fundraisers (Restaurant Week Toledo, a 16-year-old dining-event fundraiser presented by Libbey, and the Community Breakfast), and corporate sponsorship from regional employers including KeyBank, The Andersons, Owens Corning, Metzgers, Savage, Hylant, SSOE, Cleveland Cliffs, and Greater Toledo Community Foundation. Go-to-market is event- and relationship-driven, with youth programs accessed through high school nominations and adult programs through direct application. No revenue figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Leadership Toledo

Legal name

Leadership Toledo

Website

https://leadershiptoledo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Leadership Toledo is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit leadership development organization in Toledo, Ohio, running tuition-based adult cohorts and free youth programs across more than 55 Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan high schools, supported by corporate sponsorships and two annual community fundraisers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Leadership Development

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Organizational Culture & Values-Based Leadership (EDABAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Team & Group Executive Coaching (Leadership Teams) (EDABANAF), Talent Management & Leadership Advisory (Succession, Performance, Culture) (BPACAJAH)

Keywords

• Leadership development programs
• Youth leadership training
• Community leadership
• Executive education
• Board member training

Headquarters

HQ city

Toledo

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

Revenue model

1. Program Tuition: Revenue generated from adult program tuition including Signature Program ($3,625) and Focus 419 ($800). Partial scholarships are available for those facing financial barriers.
2. Restaurant Week Toledo Fundraiser: Restaurant Week Toledo is a major annual fundraiser where participating restaurants donate a portion of proceeds to support Leadership Toledo's youth programs. This event has grown from less than a dozen restaurants to one of the most anticipated annual food events in Northwest Ohio.
3. Community Breakfast Fundraiser: Annual fundraiser showcasing Leadership Toledo programs that build leaders of all ages. Every dollar raised directly funds leadership development opportunities for high school students and adults in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Sponsors provide financial support including KeyBank, Andersons, Metzgers, Libbey, Greater Toledo Community Foundation, Savage, and many other local businesses and organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Leadership Toledo is a nonprofit organization that develops civic and professional leaders through a portfolio of cohort-based adult and youth leadership programs, civic education, and board member training. Its flagship Signature Program is a 10-month leadership development experience, complemented by Focus 419, Youth Leadership Toledo, YIPEE, and Youth Workshops, all serving residents of the Greater Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan region.

Product overview

Leadership Toledo is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of leadership development programs spanning adult education and youth programming. The core adult offerings include the Signature Program (a ten-month experiential program) and Focus 419 (an immersive 2-½ day community experience). Youth programs include Youth Leadership Toledo (for high school sophomores), YIPEE (youth philanthropy program for juniors and seniors), and customizable Youth Workshops. Supporting initiatives include the Board Member Accelerator, Community Breakfast fundraiser, Restaurant Week Toledo fundraiser, and Best Lunch Ever alumni networking. The organization operates from Toledo, Ohio and has served the community since 1980.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Focus 419: An immersive 2½ day leadership experience providing an insider's look at Toledo's history, culture, and community opportunities.
• YIPEE (Youth in Philanthropy Encouraging Excellence)
• Youth Leadership Toledo (YLT)
• Board Member Accelerator ℠

Products and services

• Signature Program A 10-month cohort-based leadership development program for adult professionals that exposes participants to key community issues, civic engagement, and leadership skills. Designed for working professionals seeking to deepen their community impact and connect with regional leaders.
• Focus 419 Civic education program that introduces participants to local community issues, systems, and governance in the Toledo region. Designed for adults wanting to better understand and engage with the community.
• Youth Leadership Toledo (YLT) High school leadership development program for youth in the Toledo region, delivered in partnership with area schools. Targets students seeking structured leadership experience and civic engagement.
• YIPEE (Youth Involved in Preparing for the Professional Experience) Youth career exploration program that develops the soft skills and professional awareness needed by young people entering the workforce. Designed for high school students.
• Youth Workshops Half-day Saturday workshops for youth focused on leadership development and professional skills. Provides shorter, accessible entry points into the organization's youth programming.
• Board Member Accelerator Structured training program for current and aspiring board members, focused on nonprofit governance and effective board service. Designed for individuals committed to serving on community boards.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,000 individuals inspired to engagement since 1980
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• LibbeyflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerLibbey is the presenting sponsor of Restaurant Week Toledo, one of Leadership Toledo's major annual fundraisers. Restaurant Week Toledo has been running for 16 years and has grown into one of the most anticipated annual food events in Northwest Ohio.
• Greater Toledo Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Greater Toledo Community Foundation enables the YIPEE (Youth in Philanthropy Encouraging Excellence) program. The foundation provides funding that allows high school juniors and seniors to participate at no cost while learning about philanthropy and community needs.
• Aly Sterling Philanthropy / Center for Nonprofit Excellence at Greater Toledo Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAly Sterling facilitates the Board Member Accelerator program at the Center for Nonprofit Excellence located at Greater Toledo Community Foundation. This partnership provides governance training for aspiring nonprofit board members.
• University of ToledominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Toledo Foundation receives YIPEE funding and University of Toledo representatives participate in Signature Program cohort.
• City of ToledominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Toledo is a municipal sponsor and partner, with city representatives on the board and in programs.
• Lucas CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLucas County is a government sponsor and partner in Leadership Toledo programs.
• Toledo-Lucas County Port AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerToledo-Lucas County Port Authority is a sponsor with representatives participating in Signature Program.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Junior Achievement USA: National nonprofit delivering youth leadership, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship education across K-12. Overlaps with Leadership Toledo's youth programs (YLT, YIPEE) at broader scale.

Direct peers

• Leadership Cincinnati USA: Cincinnati-based community leadership development nonprofit offering flagship multi-month cohort and youth civic programs. Same mission, same funding mix (corporate sponsors + tuition + donations), same in-person delivery model.
• Leadership Columbus: Ohio-based community leadership development organization operating a multi-month Signature-style cohort program and youth programs for the Columbus region. Highly comparable in mission, program structure, and nonprofit funding model to Leadership Toledo.
• Leadership Cleveland: Cleveland's premier civic leadership development organization running cohort-based leadership programs for established and emerging leaders. Closest analog by city-tier, Ohio geography, and cohort-based leadership curriculum model.
• Leadership Atlanta: Atlanta's premier civic leadership development organization running multi-month cohort programs for established and emerging community leaders. Same program archetype, different metro.

Others

• Greater Toledo Community Foundation: Regional community foundation and Leadership Toledo's YIPEE and Board Member Accelerator partner. Operates adjacent community-development and grantmaking activities in the same Northwest Ohio/Southeast Michigan service area.
• United Way of Greater Toledo: Regional community-impact nonprofit focused on health, education, and financial stability in Northwest Ohio. Competes for the same corporate sponsor dollars and community-leader attention as Leadership Toledo.
• Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce: Northwest Ohio's regional business chamber convening local employers and civic leaders; shares corporate sponsor overlap and competes for the same leadership-development audience as Leadership Toledo.

Regional players

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio: Northwest Ohio youth-mentoring nonprofit operating in the same service area as Leadership Toledo, with overlapping school-district relationships and youth-development funding sources.

Emerging players

• Junior Achievement of Northwestern Ohio: Northwestern Ohio affiliate of Junior Achievement USA, providing youth leadership, financial literacy, and workforce readiness programs to K-12 students. Comparable in youth-segment focus and regional Northwest Ohio footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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