Jacksonville Urban League

What Jacksonville Urban League does

The Jacksonville Urban League is a 501(c)(3)-style nonprofit organization founded in 1947 and based in Jacksonville, Florida, that operates under the broader National Urban League umbrella. It delivers community services across four stated pillars — education, advocacy, workforce development, and economic empowerment — primarily serving the local African American community and other underserved populations in the Jacksonville metropolitan area. Its active programming includes the CPR Forum, THRIVE initiative, Racial Healing circles, and an annual Equal Opportunity Luncheon, and it is pursuing a Veterans & Community Empowerment Center (VCEC) to expand services to veterans.

The organization's business model is philanthropic rather than commercial: revenue is sourced from individual donations, $95/year membership dues, corporate sponsorships, grants, and campaign contributions, with a publicly visible partner ecosystem that includes Wells Fargo, TD Bank, Coca-Cola Florida, Goodwill, and the National Urban League. Operationally it is small, with 1–10 employees reported, and its $5M VCEC capital campaign had raised only approximately $10,090 as of the most recent disclosed point — indicating limited current fundraising throughput. There is no disclosed technology platform, digital product, or AI/ML capability; service delivery is built on in-person programming and partner referrals.

Name

Jacksonville Urban League

Legal name

Jacksonville Urban League

Website

https://ul-jacksonville.iamempowered.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Jacksonville Urban League is a small Jacksonville, Florida-based nonprofit (founded 1947) that delivers education, workforce development, advocacy, and economic empowerment services to underserved local communities, funded by donations, memberships, grants, and corporate partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB)

Keywords

• Community advocacy services
• Workforce development programs
• Economic empowerment services
• Youth education programs
• Veterans support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations and Fundraising: Donations from individuals supporting the organization's mission to empower communities. The organization runs annual campaigns including the 75th Anniversary campaign and ongoing fundraising efforts for the Veterans & Community Empowerment Center.
2. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues of $95 for Jacksonville Urban League Young Professionals and Guild membership. Optional additional donations to the JUL Scholarship Fund can be added.
3. Campaign Contributions: Structured empowerment campaign funding with equal 25% contributions from Private Sector ($1.25M), Federal Government ($1.25M), State of Florida ($1.25M), and City of Jacksonville ($1.25M) totaling $5,000,000 goal for the Veterans & Community Empowerment Center.
4. Grants and Government Funding: Funding from government sources including the State of Florida Office of the Attorney General for specific programs such as THRIVE and engagement circles. Sponsorships from corporate partners for events and initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Jacksonville Urban League is a nonprofit organization that delivers social services across four primary centers: Center for Advocacy & Social Justice, Center for Education & Workforce Development, Center for Economic Empowerment, and the Wells Fargo Historic Springfield Community Learning Center. It operates community-based programs including the CPR Community-Police Relations Forum, THRIVE initiative, Racial Healing and Reconciliation circles, a Job Board, Young Professionals Guild, and the annual Equal Opportunity Luncheon, with services provided at no cost to community members.

Product overview

Jacksonville Urban League is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of social services organized into four primary centers: the Center for Advocacy & Social Justice, Center for Education & Workforce Development, Center for Economic Empowerment, and Community Learning Center (HSCLC). The organization also operates a Veterans & Community Empowerment Center campaign and provides programs including the Community Police Relations (CPR) Forum, Racial Healing and Reconciliation circles, and THRIVE. Additional offerings include a Young Professionals Guild membership program, annual Equal Opportunity Luncheon events, and a Job Board connecting job seekers with partner employers. The organization functions as a social services aggregator rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Center for Advocacy & Social Justice Center supporting the League's mission to help secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights, aligned with organizational vision to promote access to quality education, economic opportunity, community engagement, and health and wellness.
• Center for Education & Workforce Development Provides education, employment assistance, and job training assistance to youth, adults, senior citizens and veterans. The center utilizes technology and specific coursework options to support academic achievement and physical and emotional development.
• Center for Economic Empowerment Develops and implements initiatives that empower individuals, entrepreneurs, and disadvantaged business entities through training, workshops, individual coaching sessions, financial literacy, and home ownership counseling.
• Wells Fargo Historic Springfield Community Learning Center (HSCLC) Multi-organization hub located at 1601 N. Main Street in Jacksonville's historic Springfield community, adjoining a Wells Fargo retail banking store and state-of-the-art training center. The center serves as the hub for diverse organizations including employers, schools, and nonprofits that promote small business development, financial literacy, home ownership, and job skills training.
• Veterans & Community Empowerment Center A technology-based facility honoring veterans, providing multi-purpose space for community healing, workforce development, counseling, research, advocacy, resource development, and health and wellness. Located at Kings Road & Myrtle Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204.
• Young Professionals Guild Membership program for young professionals to engage with the Jacksonville Urban League, with annual dues of $95, offering networking, volunteer opportunities, and professional development.
• Equal Opportunity Luncheon Signature annual event that honors individuals, corporations, and businesses who exemplify the principles of equal opportunity, bringing together 400-500 individuals to promote diversity and racial inclusion.
• Community Police Relations (CPR) Forum Forum series addressing community-police relations, gun violence awareness and prevention, and building trust between law enforcement and community members through dialogue and engagement.
• Racial Healing and Reconciliation Monthly engagement circles providing educational exchange opportunities for community residents, adults, youth, law enforcement officers and stakeholders to discuss racial injustice, accountability, and building relationships across racial boundaries.
• THRIVE Program Empowers Northeast Florida to build safer, healthier communities through education and engagement. Features moderated panel discussions covering topics like Know the Law, Mental Health & Me, and Health & Wellness.
• Job Board Employment opportunity platform connecting job seekers with network partner companies and organizations including Coca-Cola Florida and Goodwill Industries of NEFL.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400-500 individuals from various backgrounds brought together annually at the Equal Opportunity Luncheon to promote diversity and racial inclusion
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wells FargocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Major partnership for the Wells Fargo Historic Springfield Community Learning Center at 1601 N. Main Street. Wells Fargo provides facility space adjoining their retail banking store and state-of-the-art training center. The center serves as a hub for small business development, home ownership programs, and job skills training. This is a flagship partnership that has been active for over a decade.
• TD BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTD Bank partners with the Jacksonville Urban League to provide Access to Capital Workshops, offering financial education and small business support services to entrepreneurs and business owners in the community.
• National Urban LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Jacksonville Urban League is an official affiliate of the National Urban League, part of a network of over 90 local Urban League affiliates. This affiliation provides organizational support, resources, best practices, and brand affiliation while maintaining local autonomy.
• Coca-Cola FloridaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoca-Cola Florida Career Search link hosted on the Jacksonville Urban League Job Board, providing employment opportunities and career resources for job seekers in the community.
• Goodwill Industries of NEFLminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGoodwill Industries of North Florida Career Search link hosted on the Jacksonville Urban League Job Board, providing employment services and job placement assistance to community members.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• National Urban League: The national parent organization and network of 90+ affiliates, including Jacksonville Urban League itself. Directly comparable mission around African American economic empowerment, civil rights, and workforce development, but operating at national scale across policy, advocacy, and programming.

Direct peers

• United Way of Northeast Florida: Regional nonprofit aggregator funding and coordinating community services across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida. Comparable in addressing education, financial stability, and health through partner nonprofits, with similar geographic concentration and donor-base dynamics.
• NAACP Jacksonville Branch: Local civil rights organization serving the same African American community in Jacksonville with overlapping focus on social justice, advocacy, and economic equity. Comparable programmatic model of community organizing, events, and advocacy campaigns.
• Community Foundation for Northeast Florida: Regional philanthropic foundation focused on Jacksonville and Northeast Florida community initiatives including economic opportunity and equity. Comparable in mission around community empowerment and reliance on donations and grants.
• Goodwill Industries of North Florida: Workforce development and job training nonprofit serving Northeast Florida. Direct overlap on employment services, job placement, and career training, and listed as an existing partner via JUL's Job Board.
• WorkSource Northeast Florida: Regional workforce development board delivering employment and training services in the same Jacksonville market. Directly comparable target population and service offerings around job training and career advancement.

Emerging players

• Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville: Local housing nonprofit providing home ownership and financial literacy services to underserved communities. Comparable in addressing redlining legacy impacts and home ownership barriers, with partial overlap on JUL's housing counseling programs.
• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Jacksonville: National community development financial institution with Jacksonville programming focused on neighborhood revitalization, small business support, and housing. Comparable in mission of community and economic empowerment in underserved neighborhoods.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/JacksonvilleUrbanLeague1947
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jacksonville-urban-league-center-for-advocacy-and-social-justice
• Instagraminstagram.com/JAX.UL
• TikToktiktok.com/@jax.ul?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

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