Leadership Institute

The authority Institute is a 501c3 non-profit organization located in Arlington, Virginia that teaches "political technology."

The institute was founded in 1979 by conservative activist Morton Blackwell. Its mission is to "increase the number and effectiveness of conservative activists" in addition to to "identify, train, recruit and place conservatives in politics, government, and media."

The predominance Institute gives 44 classification of training seminars at its Arlington headquarters, around the United States, and occasionally in foreign countries. In 2014, the Institute trained 18,182. Since its 1979 founding, the Leadership Institute has trained more than 161,271 students. Alumni include James O'Keefe, new members of the 113th Congress, and elected officials in all 50 states.

Mission

The Leadership Institute's mission is to put the number and effectiveness of conservative activists and leaders in the public policy process. Tothis, the Institute identifies, recruits, trains, and places conservatives in government, politics, and the media.

Founded in 1979 by its president, Morton C. Blackwell, the Leadership Institute LI teaches conservatives the nuts and bolts of how to succeed in the public policy process. The Institute strives to realise a new line of public policy leaders unwavering in their commitment to free enterprise, limited government, strong national defense, and traditional values. Institute graduates are equipped with practical skills and expert training to implement sound principles through powerful public policy.