Junior Leadership Cumberland

What Junior Leadership Cumberland does

Leadership Cumberland is a Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based nonprofit organization founded in 1989 (originally as Leadership Carlisle through the Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce) that develops community leadership capacity across Cumberland County. Its core product is the Fellows Program, a ten-month curriculum of 100+ hours built on a "Positive Leadership Curriculum" framework (rooted in Steven Covey's "7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens"), in which approximately 35 adult participants per year serve as non-voting ex-officio members on boards of 34 nonprofit partner organizations. The Junior Leadership Cumberland (JLC) program, launched Spring 2020 for high school juniors, extends the pipeline downward with six monthly weekday sessions for a $300 tuition fee, and has produced 180+ graduates to date.

The organization monetizes through a diversified nonprofit revenue stack: participant tuition (JLC at $300/student, plus Fellows tuition that covers only ~half of program cost), individual and corporate donations/sponsorships from a roster that includes Members 1st Federal Credit Union, UPMC, Carlisle Construction Materials, Volvo, and Morgan Stanley, a $50/year LC Alumni Association membership with a corporate rate of $45 for groups of four or more, and event revenue from signature programs such as Leaders & Legends Alumni Awards ($35-$430 ticket/table tiers), LC 2.0 alumni events ($50-$75), Leaders at Lunch, and graduation breakfasts ($35-$350). Distribution is regional and referral-driven: JLC recruitment flows through Cumberland County school counselors, the program is approved to count as a school day, and the Fellows program runs on an application-based intake. With 29 employees and approximately 750+ alumni since 1989, Leadership Cumberland occupies a single-county service footprint with no disclosed geographic expansion, no parent company, and no funding rounds.

Name

Junior Leadership Cumberland

Legal name

Leadership Cumberland

Website

https://leadershipcumberland.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Leadership Cumberland is a Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based nonprofit founded in 1989 that develops community leadership capacity in Cumberland County through its ten-month Fellows Program for adults and the Junior Leadership Cumberland (JLC) program for high school juniors, funded via tuition, sponsorships, and alumni memberships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Leadership Development

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Civic Participation & Leadership Development (Voting, Advocacy, Community Leadership) (EDAAADAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Student Government & Leadership Programs (EDALAHAA)

Keywords

• Youth leadership development
• Community leadership programs
• Nonprofit board training
• Civic engagement education
• Professional development cohorts

Headquarters

HQ city

Carlisle

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Tuition Fees: JLC tuition fee of $300 covers only a portion of program cost; Fellows program tuition also charged. Remaining expenses covered by contributions from individuals, local businesses, and service organizations. Program value stated at over $500 per participant.
2. Alumni Association Membership: LC Alumni Association membership at $50 per year (or $26 for Class '26 alumni), with estimated benefits value of $500+. Corporate rate of $45/person with 4 or more alumni.
3. Donations and Sponsorships: Individual donations and corporate sponsorships support the programs. Tuition only covers 1/2 of the cost of the Leadership Cumberland program.
4. Event Revenue: Revenue from signature events including Leaders & Legends Alumni Awards ($35-$45 tickets, table sponsorships), LC 2.0 alumni event ($50-$75), and graduation breakfasts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Junior Leadership Cumberland (JLC) is a school-day-approved leadership development program for high school juniors in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Participants attend orientation plus six monthly weekday sessions covering leadership, communication, community service, government, and problem-solving, complete a class community service project, and graduate at a closing ceremony. The program is delivered as part of Leadership Cumberland's nonprofit leadership development portfolio that also includes the adult Fellows Program and LC Alumni Association.

Product overview

Junior Leadership Cumberland is operated by Leadership Cumberland, a community leadership development organization founded in 1989. The organization offers a portfolio of programs: the Junior Leadership Cumberland (JLC) program for high school juniors, the Fellows Program for adult emerging leaders, an Alumni Association membership network, and Nonprofit Resources including board internships. Signature events include Leaders at Lunch, the Leaders & Legends Alumni Awards, and LC 2.0 alumni gatherings. The programs are structured as a progression from youth leadership development through adult professional development and ongoing alumni engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fellows Program: The primary leadership development program for adults, a ten-month program developing community leaders
• Junior Leadership Cumberland (JLC)
• LC Alumni Association
• LC 2.0
• Leaders & Legends Alumni Awards
• Leaders at Lunch

Products and services

• Junior Leadership Cumberland (JLC) Program A school-day-approved leadership development program for high school juniors in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, featuring an orientation, six monthly weekday sessions covering leadership, communication, community service, government, and problem-solving, a class community service project, and a graduation ceremony. Approved by Cumberland County School Districts and counts as a school day.
• Fellows Program A ten-month leadership development program for emerging adult leaders across industries, featuring orientation, a two-day retreat, over 100 hours of Positive Leadership Curriculum, a nonprofit board internship, and a guided Cumberland County and Gettysburg bus trip. Approximately 35 Fellows are selected annually.
• LC Alumni Association Membership An alumni network for Fellows and JLC graduates providing access to an online portal, discounted event tickets, quarterly webinars, reunion mixers, holiday mixer, and opportunities to participate in community service projects and bus tours.
• Leaders at Lunch An annual luncheon recognizing local leaders in the community, providing honorees the opportunity to present their perspective on leadership and current issues facing their industries and organizations.
• Leaders & Legends Alumni Awards An annual awards reception recognizing LC Alumni for dedication to service, nonprofit leadership, and the community, featuring the Denver Award, Shining Service Award, and #LCProud Award.
• LC 2.0 Alumni Event An alumni-only event featuring lunch, networking, and professional development sessions for LC Alumni Association members.

Quantifiable outcome

• 180+ high school juniors graduated since 2020 program inception
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Carlisle Area Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Since Summer 2022, Leadership Cumberland is facilitated in partnership with the Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce. Originally founded as Leadership Carlisle in 1989 through the Chamber, the relationship evolved into formal partnership for county-wide programming.
• West Shore Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Since Summer 2022, Leadership Cumberland is facilitated in partnership with the West Shore Chamber of Commerce to expand reach across Cumberland County.
• 34 Nonprofit Partner OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organizations serve as board internship 'learning labs' for Fellows. Each Fellow serves as non-voting ex-officio member on a nonprofit board during the 10-month program. These partnerships provide hands-on governance experience.
• Morgan StanleyminorOthersFellows Graduation Sponsor for LC Fellows Class of 2026 Graduation Breakfast event.
• Orrstown BankminorOthersEvent sponsor for Leaders & Legends Alumni Awards and Leaders at Lunch program sponsor. #LCProud Award presented by Orrstown Bank.
• Playa Bowls CarlisleminorOthersEvent sponsor and award presenter for Leaders & Legends Alumni Awards (Shining Service Award presented by Playa Bowls).
• The Tuckey CompaniesminorOthersEvent sponsor for Leaders & Legends Alumni Awards. Denver Award presented by The Tuckey Companies. Named after founding member Denver Tuckey.
• Diakon Youth ServicesminorOthersJLC Orientation/Opening Retreat venue provider at Boiling Springs location for JLC program sessions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lead2Feed: Student leadership and community-service program for middle and high school students that emphasizes civic engagement and team-based problem solving; directly comparable to JLC's leadership-and-service curriculum.
• Youth Leadership St. Louis / regional YL programs: Regional chamber-affiliated youth leadership programs in cities across the US (e.g., Leadership St. Louis, Youth Leadership Huntsville); structurally nearly identical to JLC's chamber-tied youth leadership model.
• Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA): Rotary-sponsored youth leadership development program for high school students focusing on leadership, ethics, and community service; mirrors JLC's age group, leadership-development focus, and nonprofit/community partner structure.
• Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY): National youth leadership development organization running multi-day leadership seminars for high school sophomores and juniors; mirrors JLC's youth-leadership, community-awareness mission and similar in-school recruitment and tuition model.

Broad incumbents

• Chamber Leadership Academies (general category): Network of US Chamber of Commerce-affiliated adult leadership programs (e.g., Leadership Lexington, Leadership Birmingham) that mirror Leadership Cumberland's Fellows Program structure and chamber partnership model.
• Key Club International: Kiwanis-sponsored high school student-led service leadership organization; comparable to JLC in targeting high schoolers for leadership development and community service through school-based chapters.
• Junior Achievement: Largest youth leadership, work-readiness, and financial literacy program in the US; directly comparable to JLC's mission of developing leadership and civic skills among high school students through curriculum-driven programming and partner-supported delivery.
• Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA): National career and technical student organization with leadership and community-service programming for high school students; comparable to JLC in audience, school-channel delivery, and civic engagement focus.
• DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America): National student organization developing leadership and career readiness for high school students with strong school-based recruitment and corporate sponsorship model; comparable in audience and delivery format to JLC.

Emerging players

• LeaderShape Institute: National nonprofit delivering intensive multi-day leadership development retreats for college students and young adults; comparable to JLC in leadership-development focus though operating at the post-secondary level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@leadershipcumberland
• Facebookfacebook.com/LeadershipCumberland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/junior-leadership-cumberland
• Instagraminstagram.com/leadershipcumberland

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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