Organizational Partnerships
The International Foundation is proud to collaborate with other organizations who share a passion for educating and supporting those responsible for employee well-being worldwide. Through these strategic partnerships, the Foundation's mission is further strengthened, ensuring the health and financial security of millions of workers. Our organizational partners include:
Wellness Alliance
As an affiliate of the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, the Wellness Alliance unites the strengths of the two most recognized and influential professional associations in the wellness industry: Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) and the National Wellness Institute (NWI). Both organizations have a long history of leading the charge in individual and workplace wellness education, harnessing more than 80 years of combined resources and solutions. Through its education and certification programs, evidence-informed resources, and networking opportunities, the Wellness Alliance elevates and empowers professionals so they may positively impact the health and well-being of individuals, workplaces and communities. The Foundation's affiliation with the Wellness Alliance helps connect the wellness and employee benefits industries, bringing meaningful change to millions of people through education and a wealth of combined services. Starting in 2025, the Art and Science of Health Promotion Conference will be presented by the Wellness Alliance in partnership with the International Foundation.
Art & Science of Health Promotion Conference
The annual Art and Science of Health Promotion Conference joined the Foundation's suite of events in 2019. The event was established in 1989 with the goal of narrowing the gap between research and practice by stimulating dialogue and engendering lasting relationships between practitioners and scientists and exposing them to thought leaders from corporate, clinical, educational, policy and entrepreneurial spheres. Starting in 2025, the Conference is presented by the Wellness Alliance in partnership with the International Foundation.
Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and the International Foundation have shared an academic partnership spanning decades. Dalhousie developed a curriculum for the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist® (CEBS®) professional designation for the benefits and pensions industry, based on research-driven best practices in Canada. This partnership has also resulted in additional International Foundation program development for trustee education, focused on the needs of Canadian multi-employer, public and corporate sector plan trustees.
The Wharton School
The International Foundation's longstanding relationship with the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania brings prestige and excellence in education to the employee benefits community. Spanning over 45 years, the alliance has resulted in the CEBS designation as well as high-quality investment programs. Through partnership programs, attendees have the opportunity to engage with faculty members who are sought-after, trusted advisors of corporations and governments worldwide.
International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists
The International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists is the premier community of benefits professionals committed to career-long learning through objective education, shared industry knowledge and networking opportunities. Membership is open to those who have earned the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), Group Benefits Associate (GBA), Retirement Plans Associate (RPA) designations or are actively pursuing a designation. Learn more about the difference between an International Foundation and an ISCEBS membership.