Leadership Georgia

What Leadership Georgia does

Leadership Georgia is a private nonprofit leadership development organization founded in 1972 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, sharing office space with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. The organization runs a single annual flagship program consisting of five 2.5-day immersive sessions held at rotating locations across Georgia (Brasstown Valley, Dublin, Athens, Tifton, and Aero Atlanta), selecting approximately 63 emerging leaders from hundreds of applicants each year. A distinguishing feature of the program is the required participation of participants' spouses, a tradition instituted by co-founder Cora Lee Fanning that remains central to the program's identity and differentiates it from peer leadership programs.

The organization's revenue model is diversified across four streams: annual program tuition of $5,000 per participant, alumni dues of $200 annually, tiered corporate sponsorships ranging from $2,500 to $100,000 (Georgia Peach through Azalea), and tax-deductible donations supporting scholarship and endowment programs including the Rogers & Marcia B. Wade Tuition Assistance Scholarship, the J.W. Fanning Fellows Program, and the '71 Society estate planning fund. The organization is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Trustees and operates with only two paid staff (a Director of Operations and a Manager of Programming & Events), reflecting its lean, mission-driven structure.

Leadership Georgia's go-to-market is community-led and nomination-based: candidates must be nominated by an existing alumnus or by any chamber of commerce within Georgia, leveraging the network effect of its 5,600+ alumni base for both recruitment and post-program engagement. Its alumni network includes prominent figures such as U.S. Senators and Governors, reinforcing the program's brand as one of the oldest and most established statewide leadership development programs in the country. The organization is explicitly non-partisan and not affiliated with any political party or ideology, and it holds no patents, technology products, or AI capabilities.

Name

Leadership Georgia

Legal name

Leadership Georgia

Website

https://leadershipgeorgia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Leadership Georgia is a nonprofit founded in 1972 that runs an annual statewide leadership development program, selecting approximately 63 emerging leaders from Georgia each year through alumni nominations, supported by tuition, sponsorships, and alumni dues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Leadership Development and Civic Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Leadership & C-Suite Development (EDABAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Talent Management & Leadership Advisory (Succession, Performance, Culture) (BPACAJAH), Inclusive Leadership & Leading Diverse Teams (EDABAAAM), High-Potential & Succession Coaching (EDABANAC)

Keywords

• Leadership development programs
• Civic leadership training
• Executive education programs
• Nonprofit leadership training
• Community leadership programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations

Revenue model

1. Program Tuition: Annual tuition of $5,000 per participant covering all program-related expenses including hotel, meals, and program activities for participant and spouse/guest. Due prior to the start of class year.
2. Alumni Dues: Annual alumni dues of $200 providing continuing education opportunities, events, networking and workshops exclusively for alumni. Invoices delivered March 1st annually.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Gala sponsorship levels ranging from $2,500 (Georgia Peach) to $100,000 (Azalea), plus program sponsorships. Includes recognition in publications, event marketing, website, and social media, plus event tickets and seating.
4. Donations: Tax-deductible donations to support Leadership Georgia programs, including the Rogers & Marcia B. Wade Tuition Assistance Scholarship and the Fanning Fellow Endowment Fund.
5. Planned Giving: Estate planning vehicles including bequests, retirement plan gifts, life insurance, and charitable remainder trusts through the '71 Society.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Leadership Georgia delivers an annual statewide leadership development program selecting approximately 63 emerging leaders per class who attend five 2.5-day sessions held at rotating locations across Georgia from January through November. The organization also maintains a 5,600+ member alumni network with continuing education, regional mixers, and an Annual Alumni Awards Gala, and offers multi-tier corporate sponsorship packages. The program is nomination-based, requiring candidates to be nominated by a Leadership Georgia alumnus or by any chamber of commerce within Georgia, and uniquely encourages spouses/guests to participate in all program activities.

Product overview

Leadership Georgia offers a single core product: its annual Leadership Georgia Program, a statewide leadership development initiative consisting of five multi-day educational sessions held at locations across Georgia from January through November. The program selects approximately 63 emerging leaders per class and emphasizes diversity, spousal participation, and geographic representation. Supporting offerings include an alumni network of over 5,600 graduates with continuing education and networking events, the Annual Alumni Awards Gala recognizing distinguished alumni, corporate sponsorship packages at multiple tier levels, and the Rogers & Marcia B. Wade Tuition Assistance Scholarship providing financial aid. Additional programs include the J.W. Fanning Fellows endowment recognition program and the '71 Society estate planning fund for planned giving.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• J.W. Fanning Fellows Program: A designation established in 1990 to honor Dr. J.W. Fanning, the organization's co-founder and first advisor. The designation recognizes individuals whose service and leadership have contributed to the growth and development of Georgia.
• Rogers & Marcia B. Wade Tuition Assistance Scholarship
• Fanning Fellow Circle
• '71 Society Estate Planning Fund

Products and services

• Leadership Georgia Annual Program Annual statewide leadership development program running January through November, consisting of five 2.5-day immersive sessions held at rotating locations across Georgia. Approximately 63 emerging leaders are selected per class from hundreds of applicants nominated by Leadership Georgia alumni or any chamber of commerce within Georgia. Tuition is $5,000 per participant and covers all program expenses including hotel, meals, and activities for participant and spouse/guest.
• Leadership Georgia Alumni Network

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,600+ leaders graduated and active across Georgia
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Georgia Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1971Leadership Georgia maintains a strong affiliation with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, sharing office space in downtown Atlanta. The organization was conceived during a Georgia Chamber of Commerce meeting in 1971, with Pat Pattillo (then-president of the Georgia Chamber) as one of the founding figures. Chamber presidents can nominate candidates for the Leadership Georgia program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leadership-georgia

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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