Benefits of being a Heartbeat International Affiliate

Largest international network of pregnancy help ministries. Affiliates can participate in a network whose vast, God-given vision advances the pregnancy help movement worldwide.

Discount of 20%. This affiliate only discount on Heartbeat resources applies to  most trainings, manuals, and webinars.

Option Line®. Affiliates may qualify to be listed on this 24-hour, English and Spanish referral hotline. This national hotline advertises the services of pregnancy help centers and connects women in need with their nearest Heartbeat International® affiliate.  Option Line offers this service 24/7 by toll-free phone calls and Option Line services are a benefit of affiliation for centers operating in the U.S. and Canada. For details on how your center can qualify for Option Line, call (614) 802-2808 EST.

Momentium (formerly Marathons for Moms) is an exclusive fundraising opportunity for current affiliates of Heartbeat International to connect with runners already in their mailing list as well as the running community.

Comprehensive services. Heartbeat nurtures all aspects of our affiliates from spiritual growth to workaday stewardship, serving organizations as they strive to fulfill their vision as well as the team members who serve that vision. Heartbeat affiliation offers you resources that help key staff, board, and workers at any level of your organization. From start up to long-standing services; from intervention basics to medical expansion; from pregnancy help to housing and more: Heartbeat is ready to come alongside with support. Heartbeat help is as close as complimentary phone call or e-mail consultations for U.S. and Canadian affiliates. International affiliate consults (English language) by e-mail and by phone are welcome via Skype.

Timely e-zines and The Best of Heartbeat™ digest. Affiliates may subscribe to Heartbeat’s electronic newsletters (e-zines) on specialized topics. These dynamic, easy-to-use publications are jam-packed with spiritual refreshment as well as ideas for programs, fundraising, client resources, plus news about other affiliates and national events. All affiliates will receive The Best of Heartbeat digest twice yearly starting in 2011.

Complimentary, “Affiliates-Only” materials.  Password-protected materials are accessible through our website’s Affiliates Only section. Heartbeat’s up-to-date, on-demand, downloadable, and accurate information for pregnancy help ministries includes talking points, resource updates, medical studies, Heartbeat fact sheets, and much more.

Monthly electronic copies of The Life Connection (TLC). Heartbeat is blessed to partner with LifeTrends in sponsoring this practical fundraising publication expressly for life-affirming ministries.

Representation and defense. Heartbeat’s Babies Go To Congress® program works with affiliates to create an environment where the great work of pregnancy help ministries can flourish. Affiliates can gain priceless expertise in defending against legislative attacks and at the same time develop excellent marketing materials. Your center can give moms a character-building experience too when you participate in Babies Go To Congress. For details, send your request to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Sexual Integrity™ Program. Heartbeat’s comprehensive approach reaches out to clients with a message of sexual wholeness. The Sexual Integrity Program has elements that can help every client. Heartbeat’s Sexual Integrity Program Specialist is on staff to answer all of your questions.

Conferences and specialized trainings. Heartbeat trainings come to you live, online, and on demand through programs such as the Annual Conference, Executive Roundtable™, New Director Oasis™, Heartbeat Institute for Center Effectiveness™, Minority Summit, and Third Wave Network™. Heartbeat also responds to hot-topic issues as they arise with “need-to-know” webinars.

Life-affirming Specialist (LAS) for professional growth.  Heartbeat International and Seminars 2000 have partnered to develop a professional designation for those working in life-affirming ministries. LAS designation raises the credibility of professionals working in life-affirming ministries.  LAS designation tells clients and the world that you have studied and are aware of the latest research and findings surrounding life-affirming information and training. See HeartbeatInternational.org for more details.

On-site training and consultation. Heartbeat affiliates qualify for exceptional discounts on a variety of topics.

Appointment-setting for your center during off-hours. Through Option Line’s PlusLink™ service, your clients can set appointments at your center, even when they contact your center outside of business hours.

Web design for your center. Option Line’s Extend service provides affiliates with a wide selection of websites and connectivity levels.

First year’s affiliation gratis. If your center is a startup, Heartbeat helps you get on your feet.

Consultations for building center effectiveness. Many affiliates find great value in Heartbeat’s Center 360 Assessments as well as legal and medical reviews.

Heartbeat’s Worldwide Directory Desk Reference™. All affiliates receive a complimentary copy of this handy, pregnancy help ministry reference.

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