Leadership Seminole

What Leadership Seminole does

Leadership Seminole Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Florida corporation headquartered in Heathrow, Florida, that operates a 10-month immersive community leadership development program for emerging and existing community leaders in Seminole County. The cohort-based program accepts up to 56 participants annually (currently Class 36 for 2026-2027, with Class 37 applications opening January 2027) and runs August through May with monthly sessions covering government, arts, culture, infrastructure, public safety, human services, healthcare, education, economic development, environmental preservation, and law and justice, concluding with a SIMSOC simulation and graduation ceremony. Participants pay $3,500 tuition (frequently employer-sponsored) and apply via a $50 non-refundable fee.

The organization's revenue model combines individual tuition, multi-tiered corporate sponsorships (Premier Partners AdventHealth and Wharton-Smith; Platinum Orlando Health; Gold Addition Financial, Duke Energy, GrayRobinson; plus Silver tier and per-session day sponsors), $95 Alumni Association membership dues included with tuition, application fees, and ancillary event and merchandise revenue through an online store and Career Center job board. Governance is provided by a 50+ member Board of Directors and Executive Council composed of executives from sponsoring organizations and public sector leaders. The organization was founded in 2001 (emerging from the Seminole Vision process initiated in 1996 and merged in 2003) and has completed 36 cohorts, with cumulative Legacy Projects raising $1,612,276 and contributing 19,675 volunteer hours to Seminole County nonprofits. Technology infrastructure is limited to YourMembership.com membership management SaaS and standard web/social channels; there is no proprietary technology, AI/ML capability, or app.

Name

Leadership Seminole

Legal name

Leadership Seminole Inc.

Website

https://leadershipseminole.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Leadership Seminole is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a 10-month, cohort-based community leadership development program in Seminole County, Florida, serving up to 56 participants annually through monthly issue-area sessions, employer-sponsored tuition, and corporate sponsor partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Leadership Development

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Leadership, Civic Education & Service-Learning Nonprofits (BPAGADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Leadership, Character Education & Values Development (EDAMAIAG), Public Policy, Public Administration & Nonprofit Management Schools (within Business Schools) (EDAHAHAK), Academic & Education Conference Organizers (THAHACAE)

Keywords

• Community leadership development
• Professional development program
• Nonprofit civic engagement
• Corporate sponsorship programs
• Alumni association membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Heathrow

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: Primary revenue stream from participant tuition. Each class participant pays $3,500 tuition which includes one year $95 Basic Alumni Association membership upon graduation.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Multi-tiered sponsorship program including Premier Partners (AdventHealth, Wharton-Smith), Platinum (Orlando Health), Gold Program Sponsors (Addition Financial, Duke Energy, GrayRobinson), and Silver Sponsors (multiple organizations).
3. Alumni Association Dues: $95 Basic Alumni Association membership included with tuition; premium membership options available. Alumni receive benefits, networking, and ongoing engagement opportunities.
4. Application Fees: $50 non-refundable application fee required with program application submission.
5. Event Revenue: Event tickets sold for programs like 'Lighter Side of Leadership' ($70-$125 VIP seats). Free community events like 'Call to Service' are funded through sponsors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Leadership Seminole runs a 10-month, cohort-based community leadership development program that begins each August with a two-day orientation and continues with monthly one-day sessions covering government, arts, culture, infrastructure, public safety, human services, healthcare, education, economic development, environmental preservation, SIMSOC, and law and justice, culminating in a graduation ceremony. Each class of up to 56 participants completes a hands-on Legacy Project raising funds and volunteer hours for a local nonprofit, and graduates join a paid Alumni Association for ongoing networking and civic engagement. The program is supported by multi-tiered corporate sponsorships (Premier, Platinum, Gold, Silver), with tuition of $3,500 per participant.

Product overview

Leadership Seminole is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a 10-month leadership development program for present and future community leaders in Seminole County, Florida. The core offering is the Leadership Program, which includes monthly sessions covering government, arts, culture, infrastructure, public safety, human services, healthcare, education, economic development, and environmental preservation, along with a simulated society component (SIMSOC). The organization also provides an Alumni Association for program graduates, an Online Store for apparel and merchandise sales, a Career Center for job postings, and hosts various community events including the annual Call to Service, Leadership Summit, and social gatherings. Additionally, the organization conducts Vision Conferences to engage community stakeholders in collaborative planning for Seminole County's future.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Leadership Program Ten-month immersive leadership development program beginning each August with a two-day orientation followed by monthly one-day sessions covering government, arts, culture, infrastructure, public safety, human services, healthcare, education, economic development, environmental preservation, SIMSOC, and law and justice, concluding in May with graduation. Open to present and future community leaders in Seminole County, Florida; tuition $3,500 per participant.
• Alumni Association Membership

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered premier partner - highest sponsorship tier, platinum sponsor, gold program sponsor, ruby level sponsor, sapphire level sponsor, government partner, education partner, technology partner and legacy project partner.

• AdventHealthpremier partner - highest sponsorship tierGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Partner sponsor of Leadership Seminole. AdventHealth executives serve on Board of Directors. The organization sponsors healthcare-focused program days and supports class projects.
• Wharton-Smith, Inc.premier partner - highest sponsorship tierGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Partner sponsor. Sarah Hohman (VP Marketing) serves as Board Chair (Class 21). Stephanie Pompeo (CFO) serves as Board Treasurer (Class 28). Strong executive involvement in governance.
• Orlando Healthplatinum sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level sponsor. Shawn Molsberger (President Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital) serves on Board of Directors. Sponsors Human Services Day and Healthcare Day sessions.
• Duke Energygold program sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Program Sponsor supporting Economic Development & Environmental Preservation Day. Patty D'Alessandro (Government and Community Relations Manager) serves as Immediate Past Chair.
• FAIRWINDS Credit Unionruby level sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerRuby Level sponsor for Orientation Day 1. Giselle Gonzalez (AVP Commercial Lending) serves on Executive Council.
• HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospitalsapphire level sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSapphire Level sponsor for Orientation Day 1, Healthcare Day. Erin Abbott (Director of Communications) serves on Executive Council.
• Seminole County Governmentgovernment partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for Government Day session. Multiple county leaders serve on Board including Sheriff Dennis Lemma (Class 15) and Commissioner Lee Constantine.
• Seminole State College of Floridaeducation partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSessions held at Seminole State College Heathrow campus. Barbara Coleman-Foster (AVP) serves on Board. Amy Kirkland (AVP) serves on Executive Council.
• YourMembership.comtechnology partnerTechnology or IntegrationProvides membership management software powering the Leadership Seminole website including member directory, event registration, donations, and online store capabilities.
• Christian HELPlegacy project partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerClass 34 Legacy Project recipient. Renovated pantry and built outdoor pavilion shade structure. $43,751 raised including $18,000 in-kind donations.
• Rescue Outreach Mission (ROM)legacy project partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerClass 33 Legacy Project recipient - emergency shelter in Sanford. Renovated exterior and bathrooms. $32,500 cash + $21,500 in-kind donations raised.
• The Sharing Centerlegacy project partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple class Legacy Project recipient. Class 18 project installing $20,000 alarm system and food/clothing drives. Tekoa Pouerie (President & CEO) serves on Board.
• IMPower (The Village)legacy project partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerClass 32 Legacy Project - renovated kitchens and expanded laundry at residences for youth exiting foster care. Class of 2006 also supported IMPOWER.
• Kids House / Wayne Densch Children's Advocacy Centerlegacy project partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerClass 31 Legacy Project - converted Hester House into offices and training room. $62,000 raised. Class 17 also built fountain at entrance.
• HOPE Helpslegacy project partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerClass 26 Legacy Project - funded education center, offices, and conference room furnishings at new facility. Diane Isla (Director) serves on Executive Council.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Floridalegacy project partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerClass 24 Legacy Project - West Sanford Branch renovation including recording studio, game equipment, kitchen upgrades. Class 20 renovated East Altamonte location.
• Crossroads Corrallegacy project partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerClass 28 Legacy Project - equine-assisted mental health for PTSD and abuse victims. Built hurricane-resistant roof over therapy corral. Raised $60,000+.
• Boys Town Central Floridalegacy project partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerClasses 15 & 16 Legacy Project - renovated all five family homes on campus. Class 27 also supported with bathroom updates and soffits/gutters.
• Foundation for Seminole County Public Schoolslegacy project partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerClass 03 Legacy Project created endowment for teacher technology awards. Classes 15/16 received grant support from Foundation for Boys Town project.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Leadership Tampa Bay: Tampa Bay regional leadership development program with a near-identical cohort model, tuition structure, and corporate sponsorship stack. Strong functional and structural comparability.
• Leadership Jacksonville: Jacksonville, FL-based community leadership program with similar 10-month curriculum, Legacy Project component, and corporate sponsorship tiers. Highly comparable format and operating model.
• Leadership Florida: Statewide community leadership program offering multi-region cohorts and statewide convenings. Same cohort-based leadership dev model but broader geographic scope; competes for the same employer sponsorship dollars across Florida.
• Leadership Orlando: Regional community leadership program operating in Central Florida. Most direct competitor — same cohort-based model, similar tuition structure, targets similar emerging/executive leaders in adjacent Orange County.

Others

• Chamber of Commerce (Seminole County): Local chamber serving the same Seminole County geography and corporate sponsor set. While not a direct cohort-based competitor, it offers leadership programming, networking events, and civic engagement programming that overlap with Leadership Seminole's offerings.
• Central Florida Foundation: Regional community foundation serving Central Florida. Adjacent in mission (community impact) and competes for civic-minded corporate philanthropic dollars, though it operates through grantmaking rather than cohort-based training.

Emerging players

• Urban Land Institute (ULI) Central Florida: Professional leadership and education organization with Central Florida district. Similar executive audience and corporate sponsorship model but focuses on land use, real estate, and community development rather than general civic leadership.

Broad incumbents

• Junior Achievement of Central Florida: Larger regional youth and workforce development nonprofit operating in the same Central Florida region with corporate sponsorship, executive mentorship, and community leadership programming that overlaps with Leadership Seminole's audience and sponsor base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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