National Institute of Senior Centers

Helping senior centers succeed

NISC is a dynamic network of senior center professionals from around the country. We believe that senior centers create opportunities for successful aging in our communities.

• Join NCOA/NISC or renew your membership.
• Get NISC member-only resources.

NISC Benefits & Resources

Newsletters

Find links to grants, awards, and the latest tools for senior center professionals in our e-newsletters. Receive our popular Senior Center Voice each month — plus Aging in Stride, which offers news written just for your older clients.

Online Community

Share, learn, and problem-solve with other senior center professionals through our online community Crossroads. Senior centers have their own group on the site. Join Crossroads.

Webinars

Tune in every month to get new ideas from the experts on what's hot in aging services. See what's coming up and view past Webinars.

Advocacy

Join a grassroots movement to urge more funding and support for our nation's senior centers — and policies to improve the lives of older Americans. Plug into our advocacy network. 

Annual Conference

Get valuable discounts to Aging in America — the only national conference featuring a special educational track just for senior center professionals.

National Accreditation

Save on fees to earn NISC National Senior Center Accreditation. Learn the benefits of accreditation.

Research

Gain access to cutting-edge research on senior centers — and use the findings to promote your center, gain funding, and market your services. Find research now.

Best Practices & Programming Ideas

Discover best practices to improve your programs and services — including the New Models for Senior Centers Final Report. Every year, get a free kit to help you celebrate Senior Center Month in September.

Partnership Opportunities

Take part in NCOA/NISC partnership opportunities such as the CVS/pharmacy-sponsored Pack Your Bag medication management program and other community health education programs. See how you can offer a program.

Fundraising

Earn money for your center by recycling old cell phones through a partnership with Cellular Recycler. Find out how. 

Discounts

Receive money-saving deals on:

• Licensing fees from the Motion Picture Licensing Corporation, allowing you to show movies legally at your center. Get a license.  
• Senior center customer service training CDs from PCMI Training and Consultancy. Save money now.

Leadership Opportunities

Advance your career by becoming active in the NISC Delegate Council. Meet the NISC leadership.

Awards

Gain recognition for your work through NISC awards.

• Learn about the Prescription for Better Health Awards.
• See recipients of the NISC awards.

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