Leadership Orange

What Leadership Orange does

Leadership Orange is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1992 in Goshen, New York, that provides community leadership training in Orange County, NY. The organization operates three core programs: the Signature Program, a 10-month, 10-class adult leadership course priced at $2,000 plus a $30 application fee; the EDGE Program, a five-session mini leadership course for working professionals at $499; and Junior Leadership Orange, a free, sponsor-funded youth program serving up to 38 eighth-grade students annually from 16 school districts, delivered in partnership with the Orange County Youth Bureau. The organization also operates the LO Network, a $100/year alumni membership directory providing profiles, event pre-sale access, and exclusive business tours, and offers a $500 JLO Graduate Scholarship for outstanding seniors.

The organization's technology footprint is intentionally lean: a Wix-hosted website serves as the primary marketing and application hub, Givebutter handles event ticketing and donation processing, and a merch webstore powers the LO Network directory. There is no proprietary technology platform, no AI/ML capability, and no published research or patent activity. The business model is a hybrid of one-time program tuition, recurring alumni membership fees, and donations/corporate sponsorships, with 78% of donated funds allocated to the Junior Leadership program. Corporate sponsors include Orange Rockland, Walden Savings Bank, Stamback, EC Media Group, Nuget & Haeussler, and the TD Charitable Foundation. Participants are recruited via a community-led GTM motion: the organization's website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), email, employer sponsorship, alumni referrals, and direct outreach through the Orange County Youth Bureau for youth recruitment.

Leadership Orange is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and led by Executive Director Karolyn Thompson, with 1-10 employees. Since 2005, the organization reports $1.1M+ in donations/funds raised, $50K+ in scholarships awarded, 1,117+ Signature Program graduates, 452+ Junior Leadership graduates, 70+ EDGE graduates, and 670+ active alumni leaders. The organization is operationally active, with the Signature Class of 2026 currently in session (graduation scheduled June 10, 2026) and the 2026 Golf Classic scheduled for October 6, 2026. Geographic scope is deliberately restricted to Orange County, NY.

Name

Leadership Orange

Legal name

Leadership Orange

Website

https://leadershiporange.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Leadership Orange is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1992 in Orange County, NY, providing leadership training to adults and youth through its 10-month Signature Program ($2,000), a 5-session EDGE program ($499), a free Junior Leadership program for 8th graders, and a paid alumni network directory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-profit Leadership Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Team & Group Executive Coaching (Leadership Teams) (EDABANAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inclusive Leadership & Leading Diverse Teams (EDABAAAM), DEI, Inclusive Leadership & Cultural Intelligence Coaching (EDABANAJ), Leadership, Character Education & Values Development (EDAMAIAG)

Keywords

• Nonprofit leadership training
• Community leadership development
• Youth leadership programs
• Alumni network membership
• Professional executive education

Headquarters

HQ city

Goshen

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 - Signature Program: The flagship Signature Program charges a one-time tuition fee of $2,000 plus a $30 application fee. This is a 10-month, 10-class training program for adults living or working in Orange County. Limited scholarships are available for those demonstrating financial need.
2. Program Tuition - EDGE Program: The EDGE (Educate. Develop. Grow. Evolve.) Program charges $499 tuition for a mini leadership development program consisting of five full-day sessions. Class size is limited to 28 participants with scholarships available.
3. LO Network Membership: Annual membership subscription at $100/year providing exclusive member profile in the Leadership Orange network, featured social media spotlights, 48-hour early access to alumni event flash ticket sales, and exclusive business tours.
4. Donations and Sponsorships: As a non-profit organization, Leadership Orange relies on donations and sponsorships from local residents and businesses. The website highlights that 78% of funds and donations go toward the Junior Leadership Orange Program. Sponsors include Orange Rockland, Walden Savings Bank, Stamback, EC Media Group, Nuget & Haeussler, and TD Charitable Foundation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Leadership Orange is a non-profit leadership training organization based in Goshen, Orange County, New York, established in 1992. It delivers in-person leadership development programs for adults (the 10-month Signature Program and a 5-session EDGE Program for professionals) and youth (the Junior Leadership Orange Program for 8th-grade students), along with a paid alumni network (LO Network) for ongoing community engagement.

Product overview

Leadership Orange is a non-profit leadership training organization offering three distinct programs targeting different demographics: the Signature Program (a 10-month adult leadership training with $2,000 tuition), the EDGE Program (a 5-session mini leadership development course at $499), and the Junior Leadership Orange Program (a free youth program for 8th graders). The organization also operates the LO Network, a paid membership alumni directory ($100/year), and offers a $500 JLO Graduate Scholarship. The programs collectively aim to cultivate leadership skills and strengthen the Orange County community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LO Network: An alumni network directory offering exclusive member profiles, featured spotlights on social media, early access to alumni events, and exclusive business tours for $100/year.

Products and services

• Signature Program A 10-month intensive leadership training program consisting of 10 classes, providing adults living or working in Orange County, NY with training from local business, community, and government leaders on leadership development, education, planning and infrastructure, health and human services, diversity and inclusion, government and politics, economic development, tourism and the arts, and the judicial system. Tuition is $2,000 plus a $30 application fee.
• EDGE Program (Educate. Develop. Grow. Evolve.) A mini leadership development program consisting of five full-day sessions covering leadership, mental health, conflict resolution, stress management, public speaking, communication, DEAI, and human resource challenges, designed for Orange County professionals seeking to maximize strengths and fill development gaps. Tuition is $499 (non-refundable) with class size limited to 28 participants.
• Junior Leadership Orange (JLO) Program A youth leadership program for up to 38 eighth-grade students from 16 Orange County school districts per cohort, operating during the academic school year with monthly sessions. Covers leadership, education and college readiness, the justice system, public speaking, volunteerism, diversity, fiscal literacy, and quality-of-life. Free to schools, students, and families as it is fully sponsored by area businesses and individuals.
• LO Network Membership An annual paid alumni directory and professional network membership ($100/year) offering members a full profile, featured social media spotlights, 48-hour early access to alumni event flash ticket sales, and exclusive business tours.
• Junior Leadership Orange Graduate Scholarship A $500 scholarship awarded to an outstanding graduating senior who completed the Junior Leadership Orange program and exemplifies leadership, service, and civic engagement. Applicants submit a 500-750 word essay and one letter of recommendation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,117+ Signature Program graduates, 452+ Junior Leadership graduates, 70+ EDGE graduates, 670+ active alumni leaders
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Orange RocklandminorOthersLogo sponsor displayed on Leadership Orange website. Orange Rockland (utilities company) supports the organization's mission through sponsorship contributions.
• Walden Savings BankminorOthersLogo sponsor displayed on Leadership Orange website. Walden Savings Bank supports leadership development in Orange County through sponsorship.
• EC Media Group, LLCminorOthersLogo sponsor and board member partner. Everett T. Collie Jr serves as Special Appointment on Leadership Orange board. EC Media Group provides media services support.
• Orange County Youth BureaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCritical government partnership for the Junior Leadership Orange program. The Orange County Youth Bureau collaborates with Leadership Orange to identify and select eighth-grade students from 16 school districts for the youth leadership program. Students are identified in seventh grade and begin formal training in eighth grade.
• Local Business, Community, and Government LeaderscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInstructors and facilitators from various sectors in leadership positions across Orange County provide training sessions. Local leaders teach monthly educational sessions covering leadership development, education, planning, health, diversity, government, economic development, tourism, arts, and judicial system topics.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Points of Light: Non-profit focused on volunteer service and civic engagement. Adjacent rather than directly competitive; Leadership Orange's community service orientation aligns philosophically, and Points of Light is a comparable ecosystem participant in the civic-leadership space.
• Rotary International: Global service organization with local chapters that develop civic leaders through community projects and networking. Overlaps with Leadership Orange's mission of cultivating community leaders and producing engaged citizens, though Rotary is membership- rather than program-based.
• Association of Leadership Programs: Professional association for community-based leadership programs across the US. Represents the broader category in which Leadership Orange operates and provides benchmarking, peer learning, and shared resources for programs of similar structure and mission.

Broad incumbents

• Toastmasters International: Global non-profit focused on communication and leadership skill development through local club chapters. Shares the leadership-training mission and community-based delivery model, though its emphasis is on public speaking and ongoing membership rather than cohort-based civic programs.
• Dale Carnegie Training: Established provider of professional leadership, communication, and management training courses. Overlaps with Leadership Orange's EDGE and Signature Programs in adult leadership development, though delivered via paid corporate training rather than community cohort programs.
• Junior Achievement: National non-profit delivering youth leadership, financial literacy, and career-readiness programming in K-12 schools. Directly comparable to Leadership Orange's Junior Leadership Orange (JLO) program in mission and target audience, but operating at vastly greater scale.
• Center for Creative Leadership: Global leadership development provider offering executive programs, coaching, and research. Overlaps with Leadership Orange's adult training mission but targets corporate executives rather than community leaders and operates at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Leadership Philadelphia: Community-based leadership development program serving the Philadelphia region with multi-month cohort training, alumni network, and youth programming — directly comparable in structure, mission, and delivery model to Leadership Orange.

Emerging players

• Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE): Non-profit delivering entrepreneurship and leadership education to young people from low-income communities. Comparable to Junior Leadership Orange in youth leadership development and K-12 engagement, though NFTE emphasizes entrepreneurship over civic engagement.

Regional players

• Leadership Westchester: Sibling leadership program operating in Westchester County, NY — same state, same nonprofit community-leadership-training category, targeting professionals and civic leaders. Directly comparable operating model with similar tuition structure and alumni engagement.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LeadershipOrange
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leadership-orange
• Instagraminstagram.com/leadership_orange
• Xx.com/leaders_orange

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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