All U.S. affiliates receive a complimentary copy of this annually-updated pregnancy help ministry reference of all known life-affirming pregnancy help organizations throughout the world.
ABOUT AFFILIATION
Heartbeat nurtures all aspects of our affiliates, from spiritual growth to workday stewardship. We serve organizations as they strive to fulfill their vision, and we serve the team members who carry out that vision on a daily basis. Being a part of a global network with other pregnancy help leaders is a great way to stay in tune with both the tried and true methods of connecting with clients and innovative ways to reach more in the community.
Join the largest network of pregnancy help ministries in the world!
Heartbeat affiliates participate in a network whose vast, God-given vision advances the pregnancy help movement worldwide and receive the following benefits of affiliation:
Discounts
This affiliate-only 20% discount on Heartbeat resources applies to most trainings, manuals, and webinars.
Affiliates-Only Material
Password-protected material is 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.
Option Line
Affiliates qualify to be listed on this 24-hour, multilingual referral helpline. This hotline advertises the services of pregnancy help organizations and connects women in need with their nearest Heartbeat International affiliate.
Option Line® offers this service 24/7 by toll-free phone calls, text messaging and live chat. For details on how your center can qualify for Option Line, call (614) 802-2808 during normal business hours, EST. Click here to learn how your Heartbeat-affiliated organization can forward your hotline to Option Line. ▽Read more
Retirement
Exclusively for Heartbeat International’s headquarters and affiliate organizations. In partnership with the Faith-Based Retirement Experts at Envoy Financial. Click here to learn how to implement a 403B plan or an IRA plan in your organization.
ePublications
Affiliates may subscribe to Heartbeat’s electronic newsletters on specialized topics. These dynamic, easy-to-read publications are jam-packed with spiritual refreshment as well as ideas for programs, fundraising, and client resources, in addition to news about other affiliates and national events. All affiliates receive The Best of Heartbeat™ digest twice a year.
Grants
Heartbeat offers a variety of grants to affiliated pregnancy centers to cover a multitude of needs; from operational grants to specialized trainings; from start-up grants via our Pregnancy Center Life Launch program to scholarships for your clients through our Unplanned Movie Scholarship; Heartbeat is here to help you invest in your center, your staff, and your clients.
Babies Go to Congress
Heartbeat’s Babies Go to Congress® program works with affiliates to create an environment where the great work of pregnancy help ministries flourish. Affiliates can gain priceless expertise in defending against legislative attacks while developing excellent marketing materials in the process. Your center can also give moms a character-building experience when you participate in Babies Go To Congress.
Education & Training
Heartbeat trainings come to you live, online, and on-demand through programs such as the Annual Conference, Pregnancy Help Institute, and webinars through the Heartbeat Academy. Heartbeat International has developed a professional designation for those working in life-affirming ministries, raising the credibility of those professionals.
＋Life-Affirming Specialist™ Certification communicates a high level of study, competency, and familiarity with the latest research and findings related to life-affirming information and training. ▽Read more
＋Heartbeat affiliates can enroll in a free leadership course at Regent University and apply for a Tuition Scholarship for any degree or program through the PACE program. Additional information is available on their website here.
Legal Protection
Through this partnership, your ministry can join Alliance Defending Freedom and get the religious liberty legal help you need at a discounted rate.
Web Design
Extend Web Services provides affiliates with a wide selection of websites and connectivity levels with a discount for Heartbeat affiliates.
Consultations
Many affiliates find great value in Heartbeat’s Center 360° Assessment℠, as well as legal and medical reviews, and Pregnancy Help Institute. Heartbeat consultants provide affordable training seminars for staff, board, and/or volunteers of pregnancy help centers, maternity homes, and others in the “helping field.”
For example, we offer training seminars in The LOVE Approach, the Sexual Integrity™ Program, and Talking About Abortion (whether on your hotline or in your center). We also offer Board Trainings, HEART Trainings, and Center Assessments, which was created to provide a comprehensive review of individual center operations, management and governance. What does your organization need? We probably offer on-site consultation for it! ▽Read more
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 discover her identity as an image-bearer of God, and learn to live out her sexuality in a true, excellent, honest, and pure way. Heartbeat is available to answer all of your questions.
Brand new? Startups receive a free year of affiliation membership! Visit our page dedicated for startup pregnancy help ministries.
In 2023, Heartbeat International was recognized as a top-rated nonprofit by Greatnonprofits.org. We received over 480 five-star reviews!
Be part of a pregnancy help network that is making a difference!
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much is it to affiliate with Heartbeat International?To learn more about the annual cost of affiliation for U.S. and international affiliates, click the button below.
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Can I affiliate if I live outside of the U.S.?Yes! We have more than 3,000 affiliate locations around the world. To learn more about international affiliation, click the button below.
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I have a question about affiliation. Who can I speak to?For additional questions about Heartbeat affiliation, please contact us at support@heartbeatinternational.org.
