Leadership Forum Community, Inc.

What Leadership Forum Community, Inc. does

Leadership Forum Community, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has convened leaders continuously since 1919, originally as a YMCA leadership conference and since 2019 as an independent tax-exempt entity headquartered in Albany, NY. Its core portfolio is a layered set of leadership development programs: an annual hybrid Community Summit (108th iteration in 2026), a free monthly virtual program called Conscious Leadership Conversations (CLC), Leadership Labs workshops, an Embracing Conflict customizable program, and a free curated online resource library called the Conscious Leadership Tree. The organization operates with a small core team of approximately 5 employees and no proprietary technology platform.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit model combining donations and corporate sponsorships (including a Diamond Sponsor tier, currently held by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation), free or low-cost programming for individual stakeholders ($0 membership fee), and paid programming through Leadership Labs and the Embracing Conflict program. The recently launched LFC Collective is a wholly-owned consulting subsidiary that provides coaching, change management, culture development, team development, and learning and development services to external partners through a curated network of 14+ consultants.

Customer segments are horizontal: individual leaders and executives seeking leadership development, organizations seeking culture and leadership transformation, and communities/nonprofits seeking capacity building. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, anchored by the annual summit and supported by content marketing, email, webinars, and a global YouTube presence. Sponsors noted include the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, Block, Inc., and National Grid.

Name

Leadership Forum Community, Inc.

Legal name

Leadership Forum Community, Inc.

Website

https://leadershipforumcommunity.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Leadership Forum Community, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1919 that convenes leaders through an annual Community Summit, monthly virtual dialogues, workshops, and a consulting practice (LFC Collective), serving individual leaders, organizations, and communities seeking conscious leadership development.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Leadership Development and Professional Education

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Leadership & C-Suite Development (EDABAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Leadership Summits (C-Suite, Board, Strategy Offsites) (THAHAMAA), Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK), Team & Group Executive Coaching (Leadership Teams) (EDABANAF), Remote/Hybrid Leadership & Distributed Team Management (EDABAAAN), Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Leadership development programs
• Conscious leadership training
• Executive coaching services
• Organizational culture consulting
• Nonprofit leadership community

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Sponsorships: The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that relies on donations from individuals, sponsorships from corporations, and employer matching funds through Benevity. Major sponsors include W.K. Kellogg Foundation as Diamond Sponsor.
2. Consulting Revenue (LFC Collective): The LFC Collective is the consulting practice of the Leadership Forum Community, providing coaching, change management, culture development, team development, and learning and development services to external partners.
3. Stakeholder/Membership Support: While membership fee is currently set at $0, stakeholders are encouraged to support the organization through voluntary financial contributions when possible.
4. Program Revenue: Revenue from paid programming including Leadership Labs, Embracing Conflict program, and other leadership development offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Leadership Forum Community is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that convenes and develops conscious leaders through year-round programs including an annual hybrid Community Summit, monthly virtual Conscious Leadership Conversations, Leadership Labs, the Embracing Conflict program, and the LFC Collective consulting practice. It also provides a free curated online resource repository (Conscious Leadership Tree) and published white papers on conscious leadership topics.

Product overview

Leadership Forum Community is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of leadership development programs rather than a unified software product. Its offerings include Conscious Leadership Conversations (a free monthly dialogue program), the Annual Community Summit (a hybrid in-person/online event held each summer), Leadership Labs (hands-on learning experiences), Embracing Conflict (customizable organizational programs), the LFC Collective (a consulting practice with coaches and facilitators), the Conscious Leadership Tree (a free online resource repository), and White Papers (publications on leadership topics). These programs work together to provide continuous leadership development from monthly engagement through annual intensive summits to ongoing resources and consulting services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LFC Collective: The consulting practice of the Leadership Forum Community, a mission-driven community of coaches, facilitators, program architects, authors, and innovators connected with external partners' leadership challenges.

Products and services

• Conscious Leadership Conversations (CLC) A free monthly virtual program held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month that creates a space for group reflection, meaningful dialogue, and shared learning on conscious leadership topics. Designed for individual leaders and community members.
• Annual Community Summit The organization's flagship hybrid event held each summer, uniting participants both online and in person for over a century. The 106th Summit focused on Cultivating Conscious Leadership Cultures. Designed for leaders at all levels.
• Leadership Labs Programs that empower participants to build skills through hands-on learning, design thinking, and leadership growth experiences. Designed for leaders seeking applied skill-building.
• Embracing Conflict A one-day customizable program that delivers Summit-inspired tools and insights directly to organizations, focused on conflict resolution and building connection, collaboration, and belonging. Designed for organizational teams.
• LFC Collective The consulting practice of the Leadership Forum Community, comprising a curated network of 14+ coaches, facilitators, program architects, authors, and innovators. Offers services including Coaching, Change, Culture, Team Development, and Learning and Development through Signature Leadership Solutions and Custom Solutions. Designed for organizations seeking leadership and culture transformation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Practical tools, fresh perspectives, and meaningful connections that empower leaders to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GoDaddycoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides hosting services for the organization's website and online platform through GoDaddy's e-commerce platform.
• The Rockefeller FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVP of Organizational Development and Learning Mies de Koning served as a provocateur at the 2024 Summit, introducing the concept of intervision for fostering learning cultures.
• Montclair State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for the 2024 Summit (106th annual event) held July 9-12, 2024 in Montclair, New Jersey.
• Global Leadership (GLA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed sponsor on the organization's website supporting the Leadership Forum Community's mission and programs.
• Polarity PartnershipminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed sponsor on the organization's website supporting the Leadership Forum Community's mission and programs.
• National GridminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed sponsor on the organization's website supporting the Leadership Forum Community's mission and programs.
• Leading HumanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed sponsor on the organization's website supporting the Leadership Forum Community's mission and programs.
• Upspiral LeadershipminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed sponsor on the organization's website supporting the Leadership Forum Community's mission and programs.
• CoMettacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcknowledged contributor to the Conscious Leadership Tree initiative, a free curated repository of leadership resources.
• Nick BerghminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNamed contributor to the Conscious Leadership Tree development.
• Cliff KayserminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNamed contributor to the Conscious Leadership Tree development.
• Lyndon RegominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNamed contributor to the Conscious Leadership Tree development. Also serves as Chief Catalyst at CoMetta.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership: Nonprofit focused on advancing servant leadership philosophy through conferences, programs, and resources, an emerging player in the values/conscious leadership niche Leadership Forum Community occupies.

Direct peers

• Conscious Leadership Group: Consultancy dedicated to conscious leadership coaching, team development, and culture transformation, directly comparable to the LFC Collective's coaching, culture, and team development offerings.
• Young Presidents' Organization (YPO): Global membership community for senior executives that convenes leaders through peer learning forums, events, and leadership development programs, mirroring Leadership Forum Community's stakeholder-driven model.
• Toastmasters International: Global nonprofit membership organization that develops leadership and communication skills through local clubs and structured programs, comparable in nonprofit/membership-based leadership development format.
• Chief: Private membership network for C-suite executives offering peer groups, events, and leadership programming, directly comparable in target customer (C-suite leaders) and convening/community-led GTM motion.
• Aspen Institute: Nonprofit that convenes leaders through seminars, summits, and leadership programs focused on values-driven leadership, closely comparable in mission framing and convening-heavy delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• World Economic Forum: International organization that convenes leaders through high-profile summits (e.g., Davos) and year-round initiatives, analogous to Leadership Forum Community's annual summit + year-round programming structure at much larger scale.
• FranklinCovey: Global leadership and execution training firm with a portfolio of leadership development programs and content (e.g., 7 Habits), representing a scaled enterprise alternative to Leadership Forum Community's programs.
• Center for Creative Leadership (CCL): Large established provider of leadership development research, assessments, and training programs to organizations globally, representing the scaled, incumbent version of the leadership development services LFC Collective competes against.

Others

• YMCA of the USA: Historical parent network for Leadership Forum Community before its 2019 spin-out; relevant as an adjacent nonprofit community-builder rather than a direct competitor in leadership summits.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@leadershipforumcommunity6646
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leadership-forum-community-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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