Strategic Partnership with Associations

Providing educational and recognition opportunities for your members

Associations have increasingly focused on highlighting research and best practices on quality of care and patient/resident experience initiatives—particularly on the topic of workforce development. Ceca’s domain expertise in the field of healthcare employee engagement and recognition, staff retention initiatives and other workforce topics can provide complementary value to like-minded membership organizations.

Whether you’re looking to educate your members on how to build loyalty, improve retention rates, and increase care worker engagement, or provide some much-needed (and deserved) recognition to your members and their teams, Ceca has a variety of ways to partner. To learn more about how Ceca can support and add value to your association or membership group, view our partnership opportunities document by clicking on the image.

Additional Presentations, Trainings and Consulting

Ceca’s President Nate Hamme wrote an article for Provider Magazine on the difference between “employee appreciation” and “caregiver recognition.” He is an established expert on the topic and tours the country presenting keynotes and leadership trainings on the science of recognition and best practices for integrating recognition into healthcare. He also consults with healthcare organizations on designing employee recognition that fits your needs and budget, while following best practices.

If you’re interested in consulting with Nate or booking him for a leadership training or conference presentation, please reach out to us.

“Partnering with Ceca Foundation has truly elevated our annual awards program. They’ve made the nomination process incredibly seamless and efficient for us and our members. What used to be a logistical challenge is now one of the easiest parts of our planning. Their team is not only professional but genuinely pleasant to work with, always responsive, and committed to helping us succeed.

We’re not the only ones who’ve seen the benefits—several of our members have also partnered with Ceca to recognize their staff, and the results have been overwhelmingly positive. From increased morale to a stronger sense of appreciation within teams, the impact has been clear and meaningful.

We’re grateful for the partnership and look forward to continuing to work together to celebrate excellence across our organization.”

Michelle Walters

Director of Meetings & Events, Missouri Health Care Association

“Ceca Foundation is a wonderful organization that truly celebrates caregivers in a way that brings attention to and honors the heroes that provide care for older adults!”

Kevin Heffner

President, LifeSpan Network

“Partnering with Ceca Foundation has transformed our annual awards program. Their seamless nomination platform and expert guidance took us from fewer than 10 applications to hundreds of high-quality submissions each year. Ceca’s insight into staff recognition is unmatched, and their team is a joy to work with—professional, responsive, and committed to our success. The impact on our members, from higher morale to stronger team appreciation, has been both clear and lasting.

Kathy Chapman

Education Director, Ohio Health Care Association

We proudly collaborate with the following associations: