Vision Centre

Name

Vision Centre

Legal name

Vision Centre

Website

https://visioncentre.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Living Leadership Development

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Leadership & C-Suite Development (EDABAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Senior Workforce Transition & Encore Career Learning (Post-retirement work) (EDAAAMAE)

Keywords

• Senior living leadership
• Aging services workforce
• Leadership development programs
• University provider partnerships
• Healthcare administration talent

Headquarters

HQ city

Clemmons

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Corporate Sponsorships: Organizational sponsorships at Platinum ($100,000/year), Gold ($50,000/year), Silver ($25,000/year), Bronze ($10,000/year), and Copper ($5,000/year) levels for three-year commitments
2. Individual Donations: Individual annual giving at Leader ($10,000+), Contributor ($5,000-$9,999), Builder ($2,500-$4,999), Ambassador ($1,000-$2,499), Patron ($250-$999), and Member ($100-$249) levels
3. Field Experience Portal Fees: Free for students; senior living organizations pay a small listing or subscription fee for sustainability

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vision Centre is a national nonprofit that builds leadership pathways and talent pipelines for the senior living and aging services industry. It convenes universities, senior living providers, students, donors, and industry associations through digital platforms (Field Experience Portal, Guest Speakers Directory, University Leadership Program Directory), educational resources (Field Experience Guide, InVision Podcast and Newsletter), and engagement programs (Regional Forums, Annual Symposium, Student Ambassador Intern Program) to address the workforce leadership gap as the U.S. population over 65 grows past 80 million by 2040.

Product overview

Vision Centre offers a suite of interconnected products and services designed to develop leadership in aging services. The core offerings include a Field Experience Portal (connecting students with employers), a Guest Speakers Directory (linking faculty with industry experts), and a University Leadership Program Directory (mapping academic programs nationwide). These are supported by educational resources like the Field Experience Guide, content initiatives including the InVision Podcast and Newsletter, and engagement programs such as Student Ambassador Intern Program and Regional Forums. Together, these products create a comprehensive ecosystem bridging universities and senior living providers to build diverse talent pipelines for the aging services sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• InVision Podcast: Monthly podcast hosted by Vision Centre featuring conversations with students and professionals in senior living leadership.

Products and services

• Field Experience Portal Centralized online platform connecting students interested in senior living leadership and aging services with organizations offering field experiences, internships, and entry-level opportunities. Free for students; senior living organizations pay a small listing or subscription fee to support sustainability. Targeted at students and senior living provider organizations.
• Guest Speakers Directory Digital directory connecting university faculty with experienced professionals from aging services for guest lectures, panel discussions, and classroom engagement. Targeted at university faculty and academic program administrators.
• University Leadership Program Directory Interactive searchable map and database of 100+ colleges, universities, and internships available across the spectrum of senior housing and services, designed to help students find academic programs in senior living leadership. Targeted at students exploring senior living careers and faculty seeking peer programs.
• Field Experience Guide Best Practices Guide and Toolkit to help providers and universities expand leadership development opportunities for emerging leaders in senior living. Targeted at senior living providers and university academic partners.
• Regional Forums In-person regional forums bringing together leaders from aging services and academia to build actionable collaborations and advance new leadership in senior living, conducted across East, South, Midwest, and West regions. Targeted at senior living executives, university faculty, and industry association leaders.
• Annual Symposium Annual Vision Centre Symposium bringing together colleges, universities, providers, and associations dedicated to creating future leaders in senior living. Targeted at senior living executives, university faculty, association leaders, and donors.
• Student Ambassador Intern Program Program engaging students to promote the senior living leadership field among peers through fund development support and community engagement initiatives, creating a pipeline of future professionals invested in the Vision Centre mission. Targeted at university students pursuing senior living careers.
• InVision Podcast Monthly podcast hosted by Vision Centre featuring conversations with students and emerging leaders in senior living, designed to inspire and guide those pursuing careers as licensed senior living administrators or healthcare executives. Targeted at students and emerging leaders in aging services.
• InVision Newsletter Monthly newsletter providing insights into senior living leadership, partnerships, new initiatives, and inspiring stories from the field. Targeted at the broader Vision Centre stakeholder community.
• Corporate Sponsorship Program Tiered corporate sponsorship program with Copper ($5,000/year), Bronze ($10,000/year), Silver ($25,000/year), Gold ($50,000/year), and Platinum ($100,000/year) levels for three-year commitments. Sponsorship funds curriculum development, faculty support, paid internships, academic partnerships, scholarships, and educational resources. Targeted at senior living provider organizations and industry technology vendors.

Quantifiable outcome

• A high percentage of graduates stay in their field after program completion
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core, gold sponsor, silver sponsor and bronze sponsor.

• Wish of a Lifetime from AARPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to embed wish-granting opportunities for senior living residents. Vision Centre works with universities and partners to help fulfill dreams of older adults, providing learning experiences for future leaders while enhancing quality of life for seniors.
• PointClickCaregold sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold sponsor supporting Vision Centre's mission to develop senior living leadership. PointClickCare is a leading technology provider for senior care.
• CCL Hospitality Groupgold sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold sponsor and partner in aging services leadership development. Dan Natterman, CEO of CCL, serves on Vision Centre's Board of Trustees.
• American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor industry association partner providing endorsement and support for Vision Centre's initiatives. Dana Ritchie serves as Associate Vice President of Constituency Services and Workforce.
• LeadingAgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeadingAge provides endorsement and strategic support for Vision Centre. Senior Vice President for Research Robyn Stone serves on Vision Centre's Advisory Council.
• American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association partner supporting leadership development. Multiple ACHCA members serve on Vision Centre's Board and Advisory Council.
• ArgentumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenior living industry association partner. Vice President of Workforce Development Ashante Abubakar serves on Vision Centre's Advisory Council.
• National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIC provides endorsement and strategic support. Bob Kramer, Co-Founder and former CEO, serves on Vision Centre's Advisory Council.
• American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association partner. President David Schless serves on Vision Centre's Advisory Council.
• Front Porch Communities and Servicessilver sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver sponsor and partner organization. CEO Sean Kelly serves as Vice Chair of Vision Centre's Board of Trustees. Organization serves 10,000 people across 19 senior living and 32 affordable housing communities.
• Silveradosilver sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver sponsor. President, CEO, and Chairman Loren Shook serves on Vision Centre's Advisory Council.
• HumanGoodsilver sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver sponsor. President and CEO John Cochrane serves on Vision Centre's Advisory Council.
• The Kendal Corporationsilver sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver sponsor. Max Ault, Chief Growth Officer, serves on Vision Centre's Advisory Council.
• Marquis Companiessilver sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver sponsor. Chief People Officer Meagan English serves on Vision Centre's Advisory Council.
• Springpoint Senior Livingbronze sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBronze sponsor. President and CEO Anthony A. Argondizza serves on Vision Centre's Advisory Council.
• Zieglerbronze sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBronze sponsor. President and CEO Dan Hermann serves on Vision Centre's Advisory Council.
• BHI Senior Livingbronze sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBronze sponsor. Vice President of Operations Dan Carr serves on Vision Centre's Advisory Council.
• Life Care ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO Joel Nelson serves on Vision Centre's Advisory Council.
• Juniper CommunitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounder and CEO Lynne Katzmann serves on Vision Centre's Advisory Council.
• Parker Health GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresident and CEO Roberto Muñiz serves on Vision Centre's Advisory Council.
• St. Joseph's College of MainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner where Steve Chies serves as Program Director for Long-Term Care. Key university collaboration for program development.
• University of Maryland, Baltimore County - Erickson School of Aging StudiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner where Dean Dana Bradley serves on Vision Centre's Board. Leading gerontology program in the country.
• Washington State University - Granger Cobb Institute for Senior LivingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner where Founding Director Nancy Swanger serves on Vision Centre's Board. Houses the Granger Cobb Institute for Senior Living.
• Senior Housing ManagerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresident and CEO Christian Mason serves on Vision Centre's Board. Operates assisted living, residential care, and nursing centers across Oregon, Washington, Nebraska, Arkansas, and Michigan.
• Stoddard Baptist Home FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresident and CEO Steven Nash serves on Vision Centre's Board. Legacy of caring for elders since 1902 in Washington D.C.
• University of KentuckycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner with Associate Clinical Professor Keith Knapp serving on Advisory Council. Key program for health management and policy education.
• University of Wisconsin-Eau ClairecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer academic partner where CEO Doug Olson spent 22 years directing the Center for Health Administration and Aging Services Excellence. Nationally recognized program.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA): ACHCA is a professional association for long-term care and senior living administrators. It is comparable to Vision Centre because both develop leadership credentials and career pathways for senior living executives, with multiple ACHCA members serving on Vision Centre's Board and Advisory Council.
• National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC): NIC is a leading resource for data, analytics, and connections in seniors housing and care. It is comparable to Vision Centre because both engage industry leaders in advancing the seniors housing sector, and NIC's Co-Founder sits on Vision Centre's Advisory Council.
• LeadingAge: LeadingAge is the largest national industry association for nonprofit aging services providers. It is comparable to Vision Centre as both organizations advocate for and develop workforce leadership within the aging services sector, and LeadingAge's Senior Vice President for Research sits on Vision Centre's Advisory Council.
• USAging: USAging (formerly the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging) is a national association representing local aging services agencies. It is comparable to Vision Centre because both advocate for and develop leadership capacity across the aging services network.
• American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL): AHCA/NCAL is the largest national association representing skilled nursing and assisted living providers. It is comparable to Vision Centre because both focus on workforce and leadership development for senior care providers, and AHCA/NCAL is a core Vision Centre partner.
• Argentum: Argentum is the leading national trade association for senior living providers. It is comparable to Vision Centre because both organizations address senior living workforce development, and Argentum's VP of Workforce Development serves on Vision Centre's Advisory Council.
• American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA): ASHA is a national membership organization for senior housing executives. It is comparable to Vision Centre because both focus on leadership and professional development within senior housing, and ASHA's President sits on Vision Centre's Advisory Council.

Direct peers

• PHI (Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute): PHI is a nonprofit focused on workforce development for direct-care workers serving older adults and people with disabilities. It is comparable to Vision Centre as both are mission-driven nonprofits addressing workforce pipelines in aging services, though PHI focuses on direct-care workers while Vision Centre targets executive leadership.

Others

• The John A. Hartford Foundation: The John A. Hartford Foundation is a private philanthropy focused on improving care for older adults. It is comparable to Vision Centre as both fund and promote leadership development and best practices in aging services, though the Foundation is primarily a grantmaker rather than a direct service provider.
• Grantmakers in Aging: Grantmakers in Aging is a membership association of philanthropies funding aging-related initiatives. It is comparable to Vision Centre as both mobilize funding and attention toward workforce and leadership challenges in aging services, with overlapping stakeholder networks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/_VisionCentre
• Facebookfacebook.com/visioncentreleadershipdevelopment
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vision-centre
• Instagraminstagram.com/visioncentre2025

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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