Arizona LeadingAge

What Arizona LeadingAge does

Arizona LeadingAge is a 501(c)(6) non-profit membership association founded in 1985 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. It is the state affiliate of national LeadingAge (a federation of 6,000 aging-services organizations) and positions itself as "the trusted voice" for the Arizona senior living sector. The association represents more than 140 provider member organizations — including Life Plan Communities, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing providers, and home- and community-based organizations — collectively serving over 20,000 older Arizonans and operating more than 60,000 beds/units statewide. Member-facing offerings are layered across the year: an Annual Conference & Expo (May 27-28, 2026 at Wild Horse Pass, Chandler), an invitation-only C-Suite Retreat in Sedona, four regional summits (Technology, Finance/HR, Assisted Living, Spiritual Care), Memory Care Training delivered in partnership with Nevvon to satisfy Arizona's R9-10-122 caregiver-training requirement, an awards program with nine categories, and an affiliated 501(c)(3) Arizona LeadingAge Foundation that runs an annual Golf Classic fundraiser.

The business model is a classic professional-association stack: annual tiered membership dues (provider/facility and business-affiliate members; business tiers include Bronze at $2,700 and Silver at $5,500 bundles with booth and registration inclusions), recurring event registration fees across summits and conference, unit-priced sponsorship packages (golf holes from $1,000 to $4,000; summit sponsors at $1,500-$3,000; expo booths from $1,850 to $4,550), and training fees ($125-$175/person for Memory Care). The technology stack is entirely third-party — Wild Apricot for membership and event registration, Podio for board nominations, and Nevvon for online training delivery — with no proprietary platform development by the association itself. Go-to-market is sales-led (direct provider and business-affiliate outreach) and event-driven (the calendar of summits, retreats, and the annual conference functions as the primary member-acquisition and retention engine), reinforced by state-level regulatory advocacy and a Political Action Committee (PAC).

Customer concentration is diffuse across the 140+ member base, but a small set of larger operators (Sun Health, Beatitudes Campus, Westminster Village, Glencroft Center, Hospice of the Valley) anchor event hosting, sponsorships, and award visibility. The association holds direct advocacy relationships with the Arizona Department of Health Services, AHCCCS, the NCIA Board, and the Arizona Attorney General's Office, and supported HB 2764 dementia care standards implementation — a regulatory positioning that simultaneously monetizes compliance (training) and entrenches the association as an indispensable stakeholder.

Name

Arizona LeadingAge

Legal name

Arizona LeadingAge

Website

https://arizonaleadingage.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Arizona LeadingAge is a 501(c)(6) non-profit membership association providing advocacy, education, and training for Arizona senior living providers. It serves 140+ member organizations caring for 20,000+ older adults as the state affiliate of national LeadingAge.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Arizona LeadingAge generates revenue through annual membership dues from provider/facility members and business affiliate members. The association offers tiered business membership levels (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) with varying benefits including conference registrations and exhibit booth inclusions.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue is generated from conference registration fees (Annual Conference & Expo), regional summit registrations (Spiritual Care Summit, Finance and HR Summit, Assisted Living Summit, Technology Summit), Memory Care Training sessions, and C-Suite Retreats. Pricing varies by member/non-member status and event type.
3. Golf Classic Tournament and Sponsorships: The Arizona LeadingAge Foundation Golf Classic Tournament generates revenue through player fees (foursome, twosome, individual), lunch tickets for non-participants, and sponsorship packages (Hole Sponsor, Putting Contest Sponsor, Tee Marker Sponsorship, etc.).
4. Event Sponsorships: Sponsorship packages are sold for events including the Assisted Living Summit (Session Sponsor, Symposium Sponsor tiers) and the Annual Conference (session sponsorships, booth attendees). Sponsorships include name/logo placement on marketing materials and program packages.
5. Memory Care Training: Revenue is generated through Memory Care Training sessions offered in partnership with Nevvon. Pricing is tiered: Arizona LeadingAge Members pay $125/person for community registration and $25/person for Assisted Living Manager registration; Non-Members pay $175/person and $50/person respectively. Training meets the 8-hour caregiver training requirement under R9-10-122.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Arizona LeadingAge is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership association that provides advocacy, education, and professional development for organizations delivering senior living, housing, healthcare, and community-based services in Arizona. The organization operates a tiered membership program for provider/facility members and business affiliate members, and delivers an annual portfolio of in-person and online events including the Annual Conference & Expo, regional summits (Technology, Finance and HR, Assisted Living, Spiritual Care), the C-Suite Retreat, and the Memory Care Training program delivered in partnership with Nevvon. It also operates a Political Action Committee (PAC) and the affiliated Arizona LeadingAge Foundation (501(c)(3)) for charitable fundraising.

Product overview

Arizona LeadingAge is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit association serving as the trusted voice for organizations providing quality housing, healthcare, and community-based services for Arizona's seniors. The organization offers a membership-based structure with tiered provider and business affiliate levels, alongside a comprehensive portfolio of educational events and training programs. Key offerings include the Annual Conference & Expo (May 2026), Memory Care Training (offered in partnership with Nevvon for R9-10-122 compliance), specialized summits covering Technology, Finance/HR, Assisted Living, and Spiritual Care topics, the annual Golf Classic fundraiser for the 501(c)(3) foundation, and an invitation-only C-Suite Retreat. The association also operates an Awards Program recognizing excellence across senior living categories and maintains a PAC for advocacy efforts. Arizona LeadingAge serves over 140 provider organizations collectively responsible for over 20,000 older adults in Arizona, functioning as a member-driven organization rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Arizona LeadingAge Membership Annual membership program offering provider/facility and business affiliate members access to advocacy, education, events at member pricing, member-only portal, directories, and continuing education. Business Affiliate tiers include Bronze ($2,700), Silver ($5,500), Gold, and Platinum levels with varying benefits.
• 2026 Annual Conference & Expo Two-day annual conference and expo with 38 breakout sessions, awards breakfast, expo hall with 51+ exhibitors, and CEU programs (NAB, NCIA, APNCC, HRCI, NASW, SHRM) for senior living professionals. Includes exhibit booth sales (Traditional 8'x10' from $1,850 for members; Double 20'x10' from $3,700 for members) and additional booth staff registrations.
• Memory Care Training 7-hour caregiver training program delivered in partnership with Nevvon meeting Arizona's R9-10-122 requirements for memory care certification. Includes online modules with competency quizzes and in-person training. Community Registration: Members $125/person, Non-Members $175/person. Assisted Living Manager Registration (4 Hours NCIA Approved): Members $25/person, Non-Members $50/person.
• Technology Summit One-day regional summit focusing on technology adoption in senior living, including AI navigation, unified reporting systems, and technology strategies for wellness and care improvement. Hosted at Sun Health The Colonnade.
• Assisted Living Summit
• Finance and HR Summit
• Spiritual Care Summit
• C-Suite Retreat
• Arizona LeadingAge Foundation Golf Classic Tournament
• Awards Program
• Political Action Committee (PAC)
• Member Resources

Quantifiable outcome

• Member organizations serve over 20,000 older Arizonans
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LeadingAge (National)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArizona LeadingAge is the state affiliate of LeadingAge, a national association of 6,000 organizations dedicated to expanding the world of possibilities for aging. Through this partnership, Arizona LeadingAge members gain access to national policy advocacy, research, best practices, and collective influence. Together, they advance policies, promote practices, and conduct research that supports, enables and empowers people to live fully as they age.
• NevvoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArizona LeadingAge partners with Nevvon to deliver Memory Care Training meeting Arizona's R9-10-122 requirements. Nevvon provides the online training platform with competency quizzes, and Arizona LeadingAge provides the in-person training component. This partnership enables the association to deliver 7 hours of the 8-hour caregiver training program. Nevvon was also the 2026 Business Affiliate Award recipient.
• Sun HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSun Health serves as a host and sponsor for the Arizona LeadingAge Technology Summit on August 20, 2026, held at Sun Health The Colonnade in Surprise, AZ. Sun Health is a member of Arizona LeadingAge and is also a business member sponsor of the event.
• MeriplexminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMeriplex is a sponsored presenter/sponsor of the Technology Summit, listed with a logo on the event page. They serve the senior living technology space.
• Wild Horse Pass Hotel & CasinominorOthersWild Horse Pass Resort & Casino in Chandler, AZ serves as the venue for the 2026 Arizona LeadingAge Annual Conference & Expo (May 27-28, 2026). The venue provides conference facilities and expo hall space.
• Glencroft Center for Modern AgingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlencroft Center for Modern Aging hosts the Assisted Living Summit on September 17, 2026 at their Glendale, AZ location. They are also a member of Arizona LeadingAge and the 2026 Innovation Award recipient for the Glencroft Generation Program.
• PharmSMARTminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPharmSMART is listed as a sponsoring organization for the Assisted Living Summit on September 17, 2026, with a logo on the event page.
• Hospice of the ValleyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHospice of the Valley hosts the Spiritual Care Summit on October 15, 2026, at their Phoenix, AZ location. They are also a member of Arizona LeadingAge and presented the RISE program (Respite In Student Engagement) at the 2026 Annual Conference.
• Arizona State University (ASU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASU students participate in the RISE (Respite In Student Engagement) pilot program providing affordable respite care to Hospice of the Valley's Supportive Care for Dementia patients. This intergenerational program was presented at the 2026 Annual Conference as a collaborative initiative between ASU and Arizona LeadingAge member organizations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• LeadingAge Florida: Florida state affiliate of LeadingAge offering advocacy, education, and member services to senior living and aging services providers. Comparable vertical and revenue mix to Arizona LeadingAge, including regulatory and workforce advocacy.
• Argentum: National trade association serving senior living providers, with a focus on assisted living and independent living operators. Directly competes for senior living operator membership, sponsorships, and policy influence that Arizona LeadingAge targets.
• American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA): National trade association for the seniors housing industry, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care operators. Comparable mission of advocacy, education, and member services for senior housing operators.
• LeadingAge New York: New York state affiliate of LeadingAge with parallel advocacy, education, and member service offerings for nonprofit senior living providers. Comparable governance, revenue model, and event portfolio to Arizona LeadingAge.
• American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL): National association representing skilled nursing, assisted living, and post-acute care providers. Overlaps with Arizona LeadingAge's provider and assisted living member base, and competes for advocacy and education mindshare.
• LeadingAge California: Sister state affiliate of LeadingAge serving California aging services providers. Operates the same combination of advocacy, education, events, and membership tiers as Arizona LeadingAge, but on a larger state membership base.
• LeadingAge (National): National association of 6,000 mission-driven aging services providers. Arizona LeadingAge is the state affiliate and benefits from national policy, research, and education resources; the two share mission, advocacy, and membership model for senior living providers.

Emerging players

• Aging Life Care Association: Membership organization for geriatric care managers and aging life care professionals. Overlaps with Arizona LeadingAge on education, professional development, and advocacy for the aging services workforce, though focused on individual practitioners rather than provider organizations.
• Pioneer Network: National culture-change movement and nonprofit organization promoting person-centered care in elder care settings. Shares Arizona LeadingAge's audience of senior living operators and intersects on education, advocacy, and best-practice dissemination.

Others

• Community Associations Institute (CAI): National trade association for community associations, including HOAs and condominium associations. Operates a similar membership, advocacy, education, and events model for an adjacent association-management category and is comparable on business-model mechanics rather than direct end customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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