Sage-ing International

What Sage-ing International does

Sage-ing International is a US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Davis, California (with firmographics listing Overland Park), founded in 2005 and operating for over 20 years in the conscious aging education space. Its mission is to redefine aging as a vibrant, purposeful stage of life through structured educational programs, community building, and service, drawing on Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi's foundational book "From Age-ing to Sage-ing." The organization serves individuals in the second half of life, typically adults 50+, through tiered memberships (Voyager, Seeker, Explorer, Navigator), signature workshops (Awakening the Sage Within and Deepening the Sage Within), enrichment programs with guest presenters, the World Wisdom Series, and small-group Wisdom Circles. It also trains and certifies facilitators through a year-long Certified Sage-ing Leader (CSL) program, which has produced 270+ certified leaders operating across at least 10 countries.

The core product portfolio comprises the Awakening the Sage Within and Deepening the Sage Within signature workshops, the CSL Certification Program, Wisdom Circles, enrichment workshops, the World Wisdom Series, and a content library including the Sage-ing Blog, Sage-ing Times digital magazine, and the Sage-ing Bulletin newsletter. Technology infrastructure is light: the organization runs on NeonOne CRM for membership, donor, and event management, Zoom for virtual program delivery, and an electronic donation platform, with a volunteer Tech Support team handling virtual learning experiences. There is no proprietary software platform or mobile application; programs are delivered through facilitator-led sessions (in-person and via Zoom), and the Sage-ing® name is a registered trademark.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit revenue structure combining tiered membership dues (free to $275/year), donations (one-time, monthly recurring, and endowment contributions including the Connie Goldman Scholarship and Reb Zalman Endowment funds), and fee-based educational programs with member discounts. The organization employs 11-50 staff augmented by extensive volunteer teams, with no parent company, venture capital, or institutional investors. Distribution is primarily community-led through the 270+ independent CSLs who facilitate programs in their local and online communities, supplemented by direct website registration and a network of 8+ partner organizations including Spirituality and Practice, Sages and Seekers, the Institute of Noetic Sciences, and Gray Is Green.

Name

Sage-ing International

Legal name

Sage-ing International

Website

https://sage-ing.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sage-ing International is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers conscious aging education, workshops, and community programs to elders and adults in the second half of life, supported by a tiered membership model and a global network of 270+ Certified Sage-ing Leaders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Conscious Aging Education and Elder Community Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Lifelong Learning Institutes (Osher/OLLI-style) & Senior Academies (EDAAAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online & Hybrid Senior Learning Platforms (EDAAAMAD), Civic Engagement, Volunteering & Leadership Education for Seniors (EDAAAMAK)

Keywords

• Conscious aging education
• Elder empowerment programs
• Wisdom circle facilitation
• Aging life review workshops
• Spiritual growth retreats

Headquarters

HQ city

Overland Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Sage-ing International generates revenue through a tiered membership program with four levels: Voyager (free), Seeker ($5/month or $55/year), Explorer ($10/month or $110/year), and Navigator ($25/month or $275/year). Each tier provides escalating access to programs, publications, and exclusive content.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization relies on charitable donations from individuals to fund its educational programs. Donation options include one-time gifts, monthly recurring donations, and endowment contributions (Connie Goldman Scholarship Endowment Fund and Reb Zalman Endowment Fund). Sage-ing International is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and donations are fully tax-deductible in the United States.
3. Educational Programs and Workshops: Revenue is generated through signature workshops and programs including Awakening the Sage Within (foundational, 6-10 hours) and Deepening the Sage Within (deeper, 14-16 hours), enrichment workshops with guest presenters, and World Wisdom Series events. Members receive discounts of 20% or more on programs.
4. Connie Goldman Scholarship Endowment Fund: Income from the Connie Goldman Scholarship Endowment Fund supports the educational mission by providing scholarship assistance for SI-sponsored workshops, training programs, conferences, and summits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sage-ing International is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers conscious aging education through signature workshops (Awakening the Sage Within, Deepening the Sage Within), a year-long Certified Sage-ing Leader (CSL) certification program, Wisdom Circles, enrichment workshops, and a tiered membership program. The organization serves elders in the second half of life with structured programs covering life review, forgiveness, legacy creation, and elder consciousness expansion, delivered both in-person and online through a global network of 270+ trained facilitators.

Product overview

Sage-ing International offers educational programs, workshops, and community experiences centered on conscious aging and elder development. The core offerings include the Awakening the Sage Within (ASW) and Deepening the Sage Within (DSW) signature programs, a year-long Sage-ing Leader Certification Program, and Wisdom Circles facilitated by certified leaders. Additional programs include Enrichment Workshops with guest presenters and World Wisdom Programs exploring global perspectives on aging. The organization operates a tiered membership program (Voyager, Seeker, Explorer, Navigator) providing access to bulletins, digital magazines, educational content, and discounts. Programs are delivered both online via Zoom and in-person, supported by a blog with member-contributed content and a curated resources library.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Awakening the Sage Within: Sage-ing International's foundational program - a powerful entry point for anyone ready to approach aging with greater purpose and intention, covering life review, forgiveness, shifting beliefs about aging, and creating a meaningful legacy.
• Deepening the Sage Within
• World Wisdom Programs
• Certified Sage-ing Leader (CSL) Program

Products and services

• Awakening the Sage Within (ASW) Foundational workshop introducing essential Sage-ing perspectives and practices including life review, forgiveness, shifting beliefs about aging, and creating a meaningful legacy. Designed to be accessible and impactful, typically 6-10 hours.
• Deepening the Sage Within (DSW) A richer, retreat-like experience for those seeking a more immersive exploration of conscious aging through guided reflection and experiential practices, typically 14-16 hours.
• Sage-ing Leader Certification Program (CSL) Year-long certification program that develops facilitators to skillfully and compassionately lead adult groups in Sage-ing work. Includes two training workshops, fifteen hours of practicum, one-on-one mentoring, and monthly Wisdom Circle gatherings via Zoom.
• Wisdom Circles Small community gatherings of like-minded elders exploring meaningful topics on the journey from aging to Sage-ing, including challenges and joys of aging, the changing role of elders, and ways to become a wise elder.
• Enrichment Workshops Workshops featuring guest presenters including accomplished authors, innovators, Sage-ing leaders, and creative professionals who share unique expertise and fresh insights supporting conscious, intentional aging.
• World Wisdom Programs Programs inviting participants to explore diverse cultural traditions and global perspectives on aging and spirituality, deepening understanding of one's own aging journey.
• Membership Program (Voyager, Seeker, Explorer, Navigator) Tiered membership program with four levels: Voyager (free), Seeker ($5/month or $55/year), Explorer ($10/month or $110/year), and Navigator ($25/month or $275/year). Provides access to Sage-ing Bulletin, Sage-ing Times digital magazine, World Wisdom Series, discounts on workshops, and community connection.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Spirituality and PracticeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSage-ing International is listed as a contributor on Spirituality and Practice's Elder Spirituality project, which provides resources and programming for conscious aging and elder spirituality.
• Sages and SeekersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA collaborative partner organization contributing to the elder spirituality ecosystem. Listed as part of Sage-ing International's network of partner organizations, collaborators, and contributors.
• Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIONS is listed as a partner on Sage-ing International's website. IONS offers the Conscious Aging program, aligning with SI's mission to redefine aging as a time of wisdom and spiritual growth.
• Gray Is GreenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn environmental organization focused on elder engagement in climate action. Listed as a partner contributing to Sage-ing International's collaborative network.
• Center for Conscious ElderingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn organization focused on conscious eldering practices, aligned with Sage-ing International's philosophy. Listed as a collaborator and contributor to the broader conscious aging ecosystem.
• Elders Action NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn elder-focused nonprofit network engaging elders in social action. Listed as a collaborator in Sage-ing International's ecosystem of partner organizations.
• The Life Planning NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA professional network supporting life planning and conscious aging. Listed as a collaborator contributing to Sage-ing International's vision of empowering elders.
• ServiceSpaceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerA platform focused on kindness, service, and spiritual community. Listed as a partner and contributor on Sage-ing International's website, sharing alignment in community-driven spiritual growth.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AARP: The dominant US membership organization for adults 50+, offering education, community, and advocacy at massive scale. Represents both an indirect competitor for member mindshare and a potential partnership channel for Sage-ing's programs.
• Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes (OLLI): A national network of university-affiliated senior learning programs offering non-credit courses to older adults. Closest direct analog to Sage-ing's lifelong-learning model but with deep university infrastructure behind it.
• Road Scholar (formerly Elderhostel): The largest US provider of educational travel and lifelong learning for older adults. Serves the same 50+ demographic with structured learning experiences but at much greater scale and with institutional funding.

Direct peers

• Center for Conscious Eldering: Listed as a Sage-ing International partner, Center for Conscious Eldering operates in the same conscious-elder philosophy space with overlapping programs for spiritual growth and elder development.
• Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS): IONS offers its own Conscious Aging program and is listed as a partner organization of Sage-ing International. Both target adults seeking spiritual/existential growth in the second half of life using similar frameworks and educator networks.
• Elders Action Network: Partner organization engaging elders in social action and intergenerational collaboration; shares Sage-ing's framing of elders as active contributors rather than passive recipients.
• Sages and Seekers: An intergenerational elder-youth program listed as a Sage-ing partner. Both organizations position elders as wisdom-keepers and run structured small-group dialogue programs.
• Encore.org: National nonprofit focused on encore careers and second-half-of-life purpose, overlapping with Sage-ing's mission of reframing later life as meaningful contribution.
• Spirituality and Practice: Operates an Elder Spirituality project that Sage-ing International contributes to. Serves spiritually inclined adults with multi-faith elder resources and reviews, directly adjacent to Sage-ing's audience and content.
• The Life Planning Network: Partner organization supporting life planning and conscious aging for adults in later life, with overlapping educator and member audiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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Funding overview

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