Explore the Leadership Institute's ever-expanding initiatives to advance the mission of increasing the number and effectiveness of conservative activists and leaders in the public policy process.
Hispanic Americans are one of the fastest-growing and most politically influential segments of the electorate. Their values often align with conservative principles. Yet, conservatives have not represented these communities with authenticity or staying power. Leadership Institute’s Growing La Familia changes that dynamic. It develops local Hispanic conservatives as community leaders, communicators, and organizers who can lead where they live. Each training strengthens a network of Hispanic conservatives capable of organizing, communicating, and leading at every level.
College students are under attack by the radical left on campuses nationwide. Many American universities are hostile environments for conservative students. As a result, they feel silenced and alone. Leadership Institute’s Free to Speak National Campus Tour aims to change that. The Leadership Institute works with conservative student campus groups to organize more than 200 speaker events at colleges and universities across America. When conservative students hear arguments for conservative principles from exciting speakers, they are encouraged and strengthened. When students encounter conservative principles – some for the first time in their lives – many will change their minds and help change our country for the better. And when conservatives are free to speak, victories for America’s future are sure to follow.
Women are force multipliers! They show up, they organize, they drive conversations around kitchen tables and in communities. They volunteer, organize, and fundraise, yet they remain under-recruited, underutilized, and even underprepared in the political sphere. Leadership Institute’s Women’s Leadership Program equips conservative women -- leaders, activists, concerned citizens, and potential candidates -- with the skills to turn their principles into action… and win. The Institute’s Women’s Leadership Program professionalizes, prepares, and mobilizes the most influential and effective bloc in American politics to win where it matters most. Through this program, Leadership Institute (LI) identifies and connects principled conservative women to LI’s network, mentors, and training. These women walk away prepared.
Ronald Reagan said, "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction." Universities, Hollywood, social media, and legacy media bombard America’s youth with leftist messaging. But Leadership Institute trains tomorrow’s leaders to protect freedom and preserve conservative values. The Leadership Institute’s (LI) flagship program, the Youth Leadership School, is a comprehensive campaign activism training that provides the tools to be an effective youth leader for conservative candidates and causes. This “boot camp of politics” makes all the difference for anyone who wants to be active in the political process. LI’s Youth Leadership School is designed for anyone entering college, college students, and recent college graduates, but is open to everyone. You’ll learn from top-notch political experts, many of whom are actively hiring young conservatives. LI faculty travels across the country to train conservative activists on how to effectively run a youth campaign, run for student government, and win for candidates and causes of their choice
Sometimes conservative elected officials lack the persistence necessary to succeed once they’re elected. After they win, they ease off the throttle, which allows leftists to catch up. When things get tough, many panic or give up without a fight. Leadership Institute trains conservative leaders how to lead effectively, no matter the obstacle or political climate. LI’s Governance Training Program trains conservative leaders to serve effectively with the tools they need to lead well. Expert faculty provide Legislative Leadership Training, School Board Governance Training, and Parliamentary Procedures Workshops for legislators and school board members. Legislative Leaders Training empowers you to become a true statesman — to serve constituents and build coalitions. Parliamentary Procedure Workshops equip you with the skills to run meetings in an efficient, orderly, and productive manner. School Board Training teaches you to be the best school board member you can be. LI-trained conservative leaders serve effectively using the tools they need to lead well.
The left has used public schools to radically indoctrinate American school children for decades. Leadership Institute’s School Board Leaders Program works to end the left’s control of K-12 education -- school board by school board and state by state. The program produces conservative leaders equipped to promote excellence in governance, restore accountability in public schools, and foster transformative change. Thousands of conservatives are now prepared to win back their school boards, thanks to Leadership Institute training. The School Board Leaders Program accomplishes four goals: Empowers conservative school board candidates and members with the skills, knowledge, and strategies to challenge the public education status quo. Trains and equips conservatives to run for, win, and govern effectively on school boards across America. Mobilizes parents, and community members to support candidates, and conservative school board members. Builds support systems to establish lasting, positive change in American K-12 education. LI’s School Board Leaders Program trains and encourages conservatives along every step of their school board journey.
Great conservative candidates often lose elections for lack of skilled campaign staff. Leadership Institute’s Campaign Leadership College (CLC) offers a solution to that problem. CLC develops conservative senior campaign executives capable of leading the most challenging campaigns for public office. The CLC brings together the nation’s top campaign experts to provide nine days of comprehensive training in every aspect of campaign management. This program provides any conservative looking to hold a senior role on a campaign with the proper tools to succeed.
Voter contact is key to successful campaigns, but new candidates often don’t know how or which voters to contact. Leadership Institute’s Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Program sets candidates and their campaign staff in the right direction. Ideal for activists, campaigners, candidates, or concerned citizens, GOTV mobilizes conservatives nationwide. Students learn how to deliver successful results through effective voter contact methods, mobilization programs, tracking and messaging strategies, and much more. This program offers you tools to participate effectively in the democratic process, hone and expand your GOTV skillset, and help save America.
Celebrate our nation’s 250th Independence Day at the 53rd National Fourth of July Conservative Soirée! Gather with your fellow patriots this summer to commemorate America’s historic founding. Made possible thanks to the generosity of many conservative organizations and sponsors, this FREE event is one you won’t want to miss. Bring your family and a dessert to share and enjoy BBQ, live music, activities, and patriotic speakers. Celebrate the founding of our nation! Register today. John Jay Henges Center for Youth Leadership Ronald Reagan said, "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction." Universities, Hollywood, social media, and legacy media bombard America’s youth with leftist messaging. But Leadership Institute trains tomorrow’s leaders to protect freedom and preserve conservative values. The Leadership Institute’s (LI) flagship program, the Youth Leadership School, is a comprehensive campaign activism training that provides the tools to be an effective youth leader for conservative candidates and causes. This “boot camp of politics” makes all the difference for anyone who wants to be active in the political process. LI’s Youth Leadership School is designed for anyone entering college, college students, and recent college graduates, but is open to everyone. You’ll learn from top-notch political experts, many of whom are actively hiring young conservatives. LI faculty travels across the country to train conservative activists on how to effectively run a youth campaign, run for student government, and win for candidates and causes of their choice
Conservative global leaders make strong American allies. Leadership Institute (LI) is committed to training conservative leaders across America and to empowering conservative leaders worldwide. LI’s International Leaders Program brings together conservatives from around the world to share key lessons from elections beyond U.S. borders. This program equips conservative activists, strategists, and campaign professionals with fresh insights and innovative tactics from international political successes.
Liberal bias runs rampant on America’s college campuses. Every day, students are silenced and even threatened for holding conservative principles. Campus Reform, a project of Leadership Institute, has exposed liberal bias on American campuses since 2009. As America’s number one website for college news, Campus Reform improves students’ lives on campus and launches careers after graduation. Run by professional editors, it mentors student journalists and trains the next generation of media professionals. These journalists have gone on to report for major news outlets like Fox News, Washington Examiner, Daily Caller, and many others.
Great leaders aren’t born—they’re trained. Leadership Institute’s (LI) Legislative Leaders Program empowers conservatives to become true statesmen — to serve constituents and build coalitions. The program was built on a simple truth: Winning elections is only the beginning. Sustaining progress is governing well. This program provides opportunities for Members elected to the State Legislature to gain – or sharpen – skills that will empower them to be more effective in their day-to-day role as a Legislator. From on-camera media interview development to constituent services, Leadership Institute covers many of the essential bases for success.
Do you find it difficult to find jobs that fit your conservative values? As an employer, do you struggle to hire staff who align with your organization’s principles? Whether you're looking to hire top conservative talent or searching for your next job opportunity, Leadership Institute's Conservative Jobs has you covered. Leadership Institute's ConservativeJobs.com is a free, personalized job bank that connects conservative job seekers of all experience levels with potential employers across the country. As a job seeker, you can create a professional profile, upload your resume, and review hundreds of job openings posted by conservative employers. As an employer looking for staff, you can create a new recruiter profile, post job listings, search through hundreds of profiles, and contact job seekers directly.