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| Abbreviation | LI |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1979 |
| Founder | Morton Blackwell |
| Founded at | Arlington, VA |
| Type | nonprofit |
| 51-0235174 | |
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) |
| Purpose | education |
| Headquarters |
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Region served | United States |
President | Morton Blackwell |
Chairman | Morton Blackwell |
Revenue (2020) | $23,638,240[1] |
| Expenses (2020) | $20,433,534[1] |
| Website | leadershipinstitute |
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The Leadership Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Arlington, Virginia that teaches "political technology."[2] The institute was founded in 1979 by conservative activist Morton Blackwell. Its mission is to "increase the number and effectiveness of conservative activists" and to "identify, train, recruit and place conservatives in politics, government, and media."[3]
The Leadership Institute offers 44 types of training seminars at its Arlington headquarters, around the United States, and occasionally in foreign countries.[4] In 2014, the Institute trained 18,182.[5] Since its 1979 founding, the Leadership Institute has trained more than 161,271 students. Alumni include Grover Norquist, Ralph Reed, Jeff Gannon, Senator Mitch McConnell, Vice-President Mike Pence, James O'Keefe, new members of the 113th Congress, and elected officials in all 50 states.[6]
- ^ a b "Nonprofit Explorer - Leadership Institute". ProPublica. 29 June 2021. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- ^ Blaine Harden (11 June 2001). "In Virginia, Young Conservatives Learn How to Develop and Use Their Political Voices". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 14 May 2011.
- ^ "About the Leadership Institute". Leadershipinstitute.org. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
- ^ "Trainings / Events @ The Leadership Institute". Leadershipinstitute.org. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
- ^ Baccei, Kyle; Wehe, Carol. "2014 Accomplishments". Leadershipinstitute.org. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
- ^ Jeff Horwitz (25 May 2005). "My right-wing degree". Slate. Retrieved 14 June 2012.