Pregnancy Center Support - Heartbeat International

New Director Oasis
August 18-21, 2008

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Get Away & Get Started on the Right Path

Leading a life-affirming ministry can be an exciting endeavor, impacting many lives both now and in eternity. Most step into this leadership role with little more than a calling from the Lord, a heart to serve, and a willingness to go where He leads. Even extensive experience in an unrelated field can provide little in understanding the special needs and nuances of leading a non-profit life-affirming ministry.

The New Director Oasis is designed specifically for new directors with less than three years' experience in directing a life-affirming pregnancy center, medical clinic, maternity home, or nonprofit adoption agency. The Oasis provides a relaxed schedule and intimate setting for a very special time of learning, including presentations, panels of experts, questions and answers, and open discussions.

The New Directors Oasis training qualifies toward the Life Affirming Specialist (LAS) designation.

Each year Heartbeat assembles seasoned ministry mentors to serve as presenters and consultants during this targeted time of learning. Drawing from years of wisdom and experience available can help any new director successfully navigate through the early years of ministry, avoid pitfalls, and gain insight to increase effectiveness as a leader in a ministry. This training can be used as a pre-requisite for Heartbeat's Institute for Center Effectiveness held this November.

NDO Presenters have over 100 years of combined
experience and life-affirming ministry.

Key Topics Covered:
• Keys to a Healthy Organization
• Board Governance
• Core Client Programs
• Volunteer Recruitment, Retention and Training
• Development – Raising Friends and Funds
• Strategic Planning
• Staff Growth and Development

Schedule:
Monday, August 18
5:00 p.m. - Program starts with dinner followed by orientation and health assessment.

Thursday, August 21
Morning session only, completed at 11:45 a.m. (Lunch optional)

Total Cost for Heartbeat Affiliates – $695*
Includes training, lodging and meals**

*Price for early registration, double occupancy. Single occupancy rooms available at $795. Heartbeat will make your hotel sleeping arrangements based upon your registration. Please do not contact the hotel except to schedule a shuttle to and from the airport.

**Thursday's optional lunch IS included in the cost of registration. Heartbeat's brochure indicates differently. We apologize for any confusion.

Non-participant packages. Due to contractual obligations and limited rooms, we ask that if you plan to bring a spouse or guest, you register for a Single Occupancy room (Heartbeat will make the room reservations) and cover the costs of the meals. Please contact Heartbeat for more information.

Cancellation Policy:
Full refunds may be issued until 5:00 p.m. EST August 4, 2008. A 50% refund is available from 5:00 p.m. EST August 4 – August 13, 2008 5:00 p.m. EST. No refunds will be issued past 5:00 p.m. EST April 13, 2008.

Heartbeat will make your hotel sleeping arrangements based upon your registration. Please do not contact the hotel except to schedule a shuttle to and from the airport.

Port Columbus International Airport is served by more than 30 airlines, and welcomes more than 350 daily arrivals. Upon arrival in Columbus, The Conference Center at NorthPointe offers airport shuttle service for $28 one-way. After registering with Heartbeat for the conference, you can arrange transportation to and from the airport, please call NorthPointe at (614) 880-4300.