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  • 2025 Programs of Excellence - Modernizing Senior Centers
    Product not yet rated Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 02/19/2026 at 3:00 PM (EST)

    This webinar features the Modernizing Senior Centers category of NISC's 2025 Programs of Excellence. This broad award category highlights innovative programs, services, approaches, and strategies senior centers have used to “modernize” an aspect of their programs, operations, facility, workforce, resources, partnerships, policies, or research/evaluation that have created an impact. The emphasis in this category is on sustainable change in the senior center.

    Every year NCOA’s National Institute of Senior Centers honors outstanding efforts made by senior centers across the nation to offer innovative, creative, and impactful programs for older adults. Each program is proof of the important work that happens at senior centers. And these programs serve as models for senior center staff across the country to implement in their communities. Join us for our Programs of Excellence webinar series where we highlight each category with a presentation by a subject matter expert and the winning programs.

    This webinar features the Modernizing Senior Centers category. This broad award category highlights innovative programs, services, approaches, and strategies senior centers have used to “modernize” an aspect of their programs, operations, facility, workforce, resources, partnerships, policies, or research/evaluation that have created an impact. The emphasis in this category is on sustainable change in the senior center.

    In this webinar, participants will be able to:

    1. Highlight best practices from Programs of Excellence programs.

    2. Describe innovative, creative, and impactful programs for older adults.

    3. Analyze innovative ways senior centers have modernized an aspect of their programs, operations, facility, workforce, resources, partnerships, policies, or research/evaluation that have created an impact.

  • 2025 Programs of Excellence - Social & Support Services
    Product not yet rated Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 01/21/2026 at 3:00 PM (EST)

    This webinar features the Social & Support Services category of NISC's 2025 Programs of Excellence. This award category highlights innovative ways senior centers have addressed economic security and basic needs in their communities. Included are programs and strategies that might be one time or systemic. Special emphasis on strategies that expanded reach in terms of new partners, new participants, or increased engagement.

    Every year NCOA’s National Institute of Senior Centers honors outstanding efforts made by senior centers across the nation to offer innovative, creative, and impactful programs for older adults. Each program is proof of the important work that happens at senior centers. And these programs serve as models for senior center staff across the country to implement in their communities. Join us for our Programs of Excellence webinar series where we highlight each category with a presentation by a subject matter expert and the winning programs.

    This webinar features the Social & Support Services category. This award category highlights innovative ways senior centers have addressed economic security and basic needs in their communities. Included are programs and strategies that might be one time or systemic. Special emphasis on strategies that expanded reach in terms of new partners, new participants, or increased engagement.

    In this webinar, participants will be able to:

    1. Highlight best practices from Programs of Excellence programs.

    2. Describe innovative, creative, and impactful programs for older adults.

    3. Analyze innovative ways senior centers have addressed economic security and basic needs in their communities.

  • 2025 Programs of Excellence - Nutrition
    Product not yet rated Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 12/11/2025 at 3:00 PM (EST)

    This webinar features the Nutrition category of NISC's 2025 Programs of Excellence. This award category highlights programs that address the nutritional needs of older adults including and especially through direct food services. Special emphasis is on initiatives that have increased participation in senior nutrition program meals, improved nutrition status, increased access to food, or decreased malnutrition.

    Every year NCOA’s National Institute of Senior Centers honors outstanding efforts made by senior centers across the nation to offer innovative, creative, and impactful programs for older adults. Each program is proof of the important work that happens at senior centers. And these programs serve as models for senior center staff across the country to implement in their communities. Join us for our Programs of Excellence webinar series where we highlight each category with a presentation by a subject matter expert and the winning programs.

    This webinar features the Nutrition category. This award category highlights programs that address the nutritional needs of older adults including and especially through direct food services. Special emphasis is on initiatives that have increased participation in senior nutrition program meals, improved nutrition status, increased access to food, or decreased malnutrition.

    In this webinar, participants will be able to:

    1. Highlight best practices from Programs of Excellence programs.

    2. Describe innovative, creative, and impactful programs for older adults.

    3. Analyze innovative ways senior centers have addressed the nutritional needs of older adults.

  • 2025 Programs of Excellence - Intergenerational
    Product not yet rated Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 11/12/2025 at 3:00 PM (EST)

    This webinar features the Intergenerational category of NISC's 2025 Programs of Excellence. This award category highlights programs that create opportunities for meaningful multigenerational engagement. While this always includes older adults, it might also include young children to adults. Programs in this category may include one-time events or new frameworks for operations. Special emphasis on strategies that expanded reach in terms of new partners, new participants, or increased engagement.

    Every year NCOA’s National Institute of Senior Centers honors outstanding efforts made by senior centers across the nation to offer innovative, creative, and impactful programs for older adults. Each program is proof of the important work that happens at senior centers. And these programs serve as models for senior center staff across the country to implement in their communities. Join us for our Programs of Excellence webinar series where we highlight each category with a presentation by a subject matter expert and the winning programs.

    This webinar features the Intergenerational category. This award category highlights programs that create opportunities for meaningful multigenerational engagement. While this always includes older adults, it might also include young children to adults. Programs in this category may include one-time events or new frameworks for operations. Special emphasis on strategies that expanded reach in terms of new partners, new participants, or increased engagement.

    In this webinar, participants will be able to:

    1. Highlight best practices from Programs of Excellence programs.

    2. Describe innovative, creative, and impactful programs for older adults.

    3. Analyze innovative ways senior centers have created opportunities for meaningful multigenerational engagement

  • Savvy Saving Seniors Financial Education Webinar Series
    Product not yet rated Contains 2 Product(s)

    This two-part webinar series will explore the Savvy Saving Seniors financial education curriculum, a valuable resource designed to help older adults strengthen their financial well-being and protect themselves from common scams. The series will cover two key modules: “Becoming Resource-FULL with the Help of Benefits and Peace of Mind Savings” and “Steps to Avoid Scams.”

    This two-part webinar series will explore the Savvy Saving Seniors financial education curriculum, a valuable resource designed to help older adults strengthen their financial well-being and protect themselves from common scams. The series will cover two key modules: “Becoming Resource-FULL with the Help of Benefits and Peace of Mind Savings” and “Steps to Avoid Scams.” 

    Tailored for professionals who serve older adults, these sessions will follow a train-the-trainer approach, equipping participants to integrate the curriculum into their work, promote financial literacy, and encourage proactive financial planning. Participants will also gain access to two comprehensive facilitator toolkits—complete with facilitator guides, presentation templates, and participant handbooks—that equip professionals with the knowledge and tools to host interactive workshops in their own communities. By the end of the series, participants will be able to effectively deliver this curriculum, empowering older adults to build money management skills and safeguard their resources against scams.  

    By the end of this webinar series, participants will be able to: 

    1. Deliver and integrate the Savvy Saving Seniors curriculum into their programs with older adults to promote financial education and proactive financial planning. 
    2. Use the provided facilitator toolkits (guides, templates, handbooks) to plan and host interactive workshops. 
    3. Enhance their capacity to empower older adults in making informed financial decisions and protecting their resources from common scams. 

  • Grand Rounds for Evidence-Based Program Providers
    Contains 61 Product(s)

    This 60-minute monthly workgroup from NCOA's Center for Healthy Aging will offer participants an opportunity to learn how Administration for Community Living (ACL) grantees are offering evidence-based programs since the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us to collaborate with others across the country, and ask questions to help your organization work towards offering and/or improving your evidence-based program virtual delivery. Find all Grand Round sessions here - https://connect.ncoa.org/grand-rounds-sessions

    This 60-minute monthly workgroup from NCOA's Center for Healthy Aging will offer participants an opportunity to learn how Administration for Community Living (ACL) grantees are offering evidence-based programs since the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us to collaborate with others across the country, and ask questions to help your organization work towards offering and/or improving your evidence-based program virtual delivery.

    Find all Grand Round sessions here - https://connect.ncoa.org/grand...

  • October Senior Center Peer Networking Group - Rural Communities
    Product not yet rated Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 10/23/2025 at 4:00 PM (EDT)

    Join other senior center professionals to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities you face while serving rural communities. Ask questions, give advice, and connect with others.

    Join other senior center professionals to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities you face while serving rural communities. Ask questions, give advice, and connect with others.

    Lana Hillis

    Executive Director

    McMinnville Warren County Senior Center

    Lana Hillis is the Executive Director of the McMinnville Warren County Senior Center in the rural part of Middle Tennessee.  Lana has been the director of the Senior Center for the last six years. She currently serves on the National Institute of Seniors Centers, Vulnerable Adult Protective Investigation Team for the 31st Judicial District, an Advisory Member of Warren County Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Board, Warren County Health Council, and a Tennessee Ship Counselor. She has worked in the aging field over 13 years and volunteer numerous hours to help and served members of Warren County for many years. She enjoys spending time with her family and hopes one day to travel more. 

  • 2025 Programs of Excellence - Technology, Virtual & Hybrid
    Product not yet rated Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 10/09/2025 at 3:00 PM (EDT)

    This webinar features the Technology, Virtual & Hybrid category of NISC's 2025 Programs of Excellence. This award category highlights programs that have engaged older adults in virtual or hybrid (both online and in-person) programming. This category can include instructional programs, programs using technology, and assistance programs that support access.

    Every year NCOA’s National Institute of Senior Centers honors outstanding efforts made by senior centers across the nation to offer innovative, creative, and impactful programs for older adults. Each program is proof of the important work that happens at senior centers. And these programs serve as models for senior center staff across the country to implement in their communities. Join us for our Programs of Excellence webinar series where we highlight each category with a presentation by a subject matter expert and the winning programs.

    This webinar features the Technology, Virtual & Hybrid category. This award category highlights programs that have engaged older adults in virtual or hybrid (both online and in-person) programming. This category can include instructional programs, programs using technology, and assistance programs that support access.

    In this webinar, participants will be able to:

    1. Highlight best practices from Programs of Excellence programs.

    2. Describe innovative, creative, and impactful programs for older adults.

    3. Analyze innovative ways senior centers have engaged older adults in virtual or hybrid programming.

  • 2025 Programs of Excellence Webinar Series
    Product not yet rated Contains 7 Product(s)

    Every year NCOA’s National Institute of Senior Centers honors outstanding efforts made by senior centers across the nation to offer innovative, creative, and impactful programs for older adults. Each program is proof of the important work that happens at senior centers. And these programs serve as models for senior center staff across the country to implement in their communities. Join us for our Programs of Excellence webinar series where we highlight each category with a presentation by a subject matter expert and the winning programs.

    Every year NCOA’s National Institute of Senior Centers honors outstanding efforts made by senior centers across the nation to offer innovative, creative, and impactful programs for older adults. Each program is proof of the important work that happens at senior centers. And these programs serve as models for senior center staff across the country to implement in their communities. Join us for our Programs of Excellence webinar series where we highlight each category with a presentation by a subject matter expert and the winning programs.

  • The Power of Data and Story Telling: Translate Raw Data into Compelling Narratives
    Product not yet rated Contains 4 Component(s) Recorded On: 09/16/2025

    September 2025 TA Webinar for SNAP Enrollment Centers (SECs).

    This is the September Peer Learning webinar for the Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Enrollment Centers (SECs). In this webinar, grantees will:

    1. Understand Results-Based Accountability (RBA) & Selecting Meaningful Indicators
    2. See examples of how to Combine Data + Stories for Change
    3. Learn how to apply an equity lens to data and story telling 



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    Shaneece Gaines

    Senior Manager, Economic & Financial Security

    NCOA

    Shaneece is a Subject Matter Expert in housing and other areas tied to economic security, such as debt counseling and financial coaching at NCOA. Shaneece brings with her extensive non-profit experience. As a Grants Manager at an international non-profit, she managed grant projects and economic security initiatives from application to approval and utilization, overseeing a $50M portfolio. In progressive positions at a national non-profit housing counseling intermediary, she served as the Housing Counseling Network and Direct Services Director, in which she oversaw over 160 organizations nationwide, a cross- functional team of 10 FTEs, and a budget of over $2.2M. Her portfolio of work included both housing and financial counseling to thousands of consumers annually through direct client services and through their intermediary services that addressed needs, including but not limited to: HECM/reverse mortgage counseling, foreclosure counseling, homebuyer counseling, debt counseling, financial coaching, and assistance accessing federal, state, and local benefits programs (e.g., SNAP, LIHEAP, Medicare and Medicaid, etc.).

    Shaneece was a Mortgage Loan Officer for a major Banking institution where she increased their mortgage loan portfolio; worked with individuals and families with all aspects of mortgages/loans, refinancing, housing affordability and related Affordable Lending Products; and ensured consumers’ preparation for homeownership through homebuyer education and community-level and professional events.

    She possesses her Masters in Public Administration from Strayer University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Kent State University.

    Ebony P. White

    Director, Director of Economic Security & Social Safety Net Initiatives

    NCOA

    Ebony is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the field of helping to improve the lives of vulnerable families and communities rooted in equity. In her most recent role as the Senior Director of Programs with Prosperity Now, Ebony led a team that provided tailored technical assistance and capacity building to nonprofits and other key stakeholders to increase their leadership, ability to access resources, influence policy, expand their partners and networks, and find promising solutions in providing human-centered services grounded in data to advance economic stability and mobility. Prior to her work at Prosperity Now, Ebony spent nine (9) years at W.K. Kellogg Foundation where she worked across many initiatives, programs, and sectors to provide resources and agency to partners nationally. During that time, Ebony supported the design and implementation of the W. K. Kellogg Foundation’s Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation (TRHT) enterprise. In this initiative, Ebony managed the collaboration and networking with over 130 organizations and thought experts to identify best practices and guiding principles for communities to consider when implementing the TRHT framework of narrative change, racial healing, separation, law, and economy. Ebony earned her MPA in Nonprofit Leadership Management from Western Michigan University and her BSBA from Colorado Technical University.

     

    Andy Stamp

    Senior Specialist, CBA (Center for Benefits Access) Projects and Data Management

    NCOA

    Andy serves as the data specialist for CEW projects and programs, including its work with the national network of Benefit Enrollment Centers (BECs). Andy’s career has centered on using data to inform strategic and operational decision making for mission-driven organizations. Andy comes to NCOA from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), where he worked for six years in roles focused on budget formulation, performance measurement and evaluation, data analysis, and project management. Prior to his time in government, his career included analytical roles with nonprofit organizations and experience as a journalist with a regional newspaper. Andy has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Master of Public Health (MPH), a Master of Business Administration (MBA), and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.