Junior League Of Lafayette, Inc.

What Junior League Of Lafayette, Inc. does

Junior League of Lafayette, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit women's civic leadership organization founded in 1957 and headquartered at 504 Richland Avenue in Lafayette, Louisiana, serving the Acadiana region. Its mission centers on advancing women's leadership through trained volunteer action and developing community programs that benefit women, children, and families. The organization operates through a member-driven model (501-1000 active members) with a year-long Provisional Membership onboarding period, and engages in direct service delivery via several flagship programs: the Diaper Bank (over 111,275 diapers distributed since 2019), EmpowHER (period supply kits since 2022), Happy Wheels Hospitality Cart at Our Lady of Lourdes Women's & Children's Hospital (since 2023), SMILES pediatric cancer support in partnership with Miles Perret Cancer Services (since 2003), Spark Teen Board for high school girls (since 2022), and Collaborative Opportunity Grants distributing funding to local nonprofits.

The organization's revenue model is diversified across event fundraising, product sales, sponsorships, and membership dues. Its largest fundraiser is the Tinsel & Treasures Holiday Market, an annual three-day event at the CAJUNDOME Convention Center featuring 100+ merchants and averaging 7,000 shoppers annually, which has raised over $7 million cumulatively over 30+ years. Secondary revenue comes from sales of four published cookbooks — Talk About Good! (807,000+ copies since 1967), Talk About Good II (215,000+ copies since 1979), Tell Me More (74,000+ copies since 1993), and Something to Talk About (2005) — which have generated over $1 million in proceeds reinvested in the community. Additional streams include Sparkle & Shine Raffle ticket sales ($10/ticket under Charitable Gaming License #G3984), corporate sponsorships for events and programs, and annual membership dues. The league distributes nearly $20,000 in grants to 11 local nonprofits per league year and contributed over 27,000 volunteer hours during 2023-2024. It is a member of The Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI), operating within a network of nearly 300 leagues. No technology platform, AI capabilities, or digital products are core to its operations; the model relies on in-person events, volunteer mobilization, and traditional community outreach.

Name

Junior League Of Lafayette, Inc.

Legal name

Junior League of Lafayette, Inc.

Website

https://juniorleagueoflafayette.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Junior League of Lafayette is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1957 that develops women's civic leadership and operates volunteer-driven community programs supporting women, children, and families in Acadiana, Louisiana, funded primarily through events, cookbook sales, and sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Volunteer Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Educational Support Services (611710)

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

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD), Civic Participation & Leadership Development (Voting, Advocacy, Community Leadership) (EDAAADAL)

Keywords

• Women's leadership training
• Community volunteer programs
• Nonprofit civic engagement
• Community fundraising events
• Family support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lafayette

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, Supply Chain, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Event Fundraising (Tinsel & Treasures): Annual holiday shopping market featuring 100+ merchants at CAJUNDOME Convention Center. Has raised over $7 million in 30+ years. General admission $15, Preferred Shopping $35.
2. Cookbook Sales: Sale of four published cookbooks - 'Talk About Good!', 'Talk About Good II', 'Tell Me More', and 'Something to Talk About'. Proceeds over $1 million reinvested into community.
3. Sponsorships: Corporate and individual sponsorships for Tinsel & Treasures, Touch-a-Truck, Community Program Sponsors, and Annual Media Sponsorships.
4. Raffle (Sparkle & Shine): Raffle tickets sold at $10 each for chance to win $10,000 cash or $10,000 shopping spree. Charitable Gaming License #G3984.
5. Collaborative Opportunity Grants: Annual grants to local nonprofits addressing community needs. Distributed nearly $20,000 to 11 local nonprofits in 2023-2024 league year.
6. Membership Dues: Annual membership program with year-long Provisional Membership onboarding period for new members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Junior League of Lafayette is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit women's organization that develops civic leadership skills for women and delivers volunteer-powered community programs serving women, children, and families in Acadiana. It funds these programs through annual membership dues, signature fundraising events (Tinsel & Treasures holiday market, Touch-a-Truck, Community Breakfast), cookbook sales, sponsorships, raffles, and grants distributed to local nonprofits.

Product overview

Junior League of Lafayette is a nonprofit women's leadership organization that offers community programs and events rather than a technology product. Its community programs include the Spark Teen Board leadership program for high school students, the Diaper Bank, EmpowHER menstrual equity initiative, Happy Wheels Hospitality Cart, and SMILES program for children affected by cancer. The organization also organizes signature fundraising events including the Tinsel & Treasures Holiday Market, Touch-a-Truck, and Community Breakfast, and sells four published cookbooks (Talk About Good!, Talk About Good II, Tell Me More, Something to Talk About). These programs and events advance the League's Mission to advance women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Diaper Bank: Program distributing diapers to families in need throughout Acadiana since 2019.
• EmpowHER.
• Happy Wheels
• SMILES
• Spark Teen Board
• Opportunity Knocks
• Tinsel & Treasures
• Touch-a-Truck
• Community Breakfast

Products and services

• Membership Program Annual membership program for women in Acadiana providing leadership development, volunteer opportunities, and civic engagement training, with year-long Provisional Membership onboarding for new members.
• Tinsel & Treasures Holiday Market

Quantifiable outcome

• Distributed nearly $20,000 to 11 local nonprofits in 2023-2024 League year
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Our Lady of Lourdes Women's & Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Happy Wheels Hospitality Cart brings comfort to families at Our Lady of Lourdes Women's & Children's Hospital, offering snacks, refreshments, toiletries, and activities to patients and families who cannot leave the bedside.
• EmpowHER Distribution PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Organizations interested in becoming EmpowHER period supply distribution partners can apply or host period supply drives to support individuals in need in the community.
• Diaper Bank Distribution PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Community organizations and agencies serving families in need receive quarterly diaper distributions. Partners apply through formal application process and are approved to distribute to families throughout Acadiana.
• Miles Perret Cancer ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003SMILES program partnership provides joyful experiences for children ages 5-18 battling cancer or with a parent/sibling facing the disease. Includes Back-to-School Project supporting over 100 students and monthly recreational activities.
• The Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJunior League of Lafayette is a proud member of The Association of Junior Leagues International, a network of nearly 300 leagues advancing women's leadership for meaningful community impact. AJLI provides governance, resources, and shared best practices.
• National Diaper Bank NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJunior League of Lafayette is a member of the National Diaper Bank Network, working to combat diaper need in the community through established best practices and network resources.
• Alliance for Period SuppliescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJunior League of Lafayette is a member of the Alliance for Period Supplies (affiliated with National Diaper Bank Network), committed to ensuring no individual faces barriers due to lack of period products.
• Acadiana Center for the ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal board placement - April Courville represents Junior League of Lafayette on the board.
• Lafayette Parish Public Library FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal board placement - Katie Ferguson represents Junior League of Lafayette on the foundation board.
• The Family TreeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal board placement - Tina Hebert represents Junior League of Lafayette on the board.
• Maddie's FootprintsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal board placement - Aleisha Johnson Cook represents Junior League of Lafayette on the board.
• Acadiana Voluntary Organizations Active in DisasterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal board placement - Charron Kelly represents Junior League of Lafayette on the board.
• Healing HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal board placement - Lisa Lazard represents Junior League of Lafayette on the board.
• Children's Museum of AcadianaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal board placement - Hannah Menard represents Junior League of Lafayette on the board.
• Performing Arts Serving Acadiana (PASA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal board placement - Carolina Rogers represents Junior League of Lafayette on the board.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of AcadianaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal board placement - Isabella Rossiter represents Junior League of Lafayette on the board.
• Hearts of HopeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal board placement - Dr. Ashley Thom represents Junior League of Lafayette on the board.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Junior League of New York: Largest and most established Junior League chapter in the AJLI network. Operates the same women's civic leadership model with extensive volunteer placement, signature fundraising events, and community programming, providing a benchmark for chapter scale.
• Junior League of Denver: AJLI-affiliated chapter serving the Denver metro area with similar women's civic leadership programming, volunteer training pipeline, and community grant distribution model.
• Junior League of Atlanta: AJLI-affiliated women's civic leadership chapter serving a major Southern metropolitan area. Operates comparable volunteer training, community grant programs, and signature fundraising events with similar programming model.
• Junior League of Charlotte: AJLI chapter in a comparable mid-size Southern metropolitan area operating equivalent women's leadership development programming, volunteer placement pipelines, and fundraising events.
• Junior League of Boston: Established AJLI chapter with comparable women's civic leadership mission, multi-program community impact portfolio, and signature fundraising event model. Differentiated only by metropolitan scale and historical depth.
• Junior League of Nashville: Southern AJLI chapter with comparable mid-size metropolitan footprint and similar community focus on women's leadership development, volunteer training, and signature fundraising events suited to the regional context.
• Junior League of Austin: Another AJLI-affiliated women's civic leadership organization in a similar mid-size U.S. metropolitan area, operating comparable programs (volunteer placements, community grants, fundraising events) and the same cookbook/event model. Highly comparable in scale and chapter structure.
• Junior League of Houston: Direct peer Junior League chapter in the same AJLI network operating in a larger Gulf South metropolitan area. Shares similar regional cultural context with Louisiana and runs comparable community impact programs and signature fundraising events.
• Junior League of Columbus: AJLI affiliated chapter serving the Columbus metropolitan area with similar women's civic leadership mission, volunteer training model, and community impact programming.

Regional players

• United Way of Acadiana: Local nonprofit funder operating in the same Acadiana region with similar community grantmaking and donor stewardship model, but broader human services scope than women's leadership focus. Serves as a regional peer rather than a direct mission competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JLLafayette
• Facebookfacebook.com/juniorleagueoflafayette
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/junior-league-of-lafayette

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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