Rachel Deffenbaugh
Snapshots From Our 2026 Annual Conference
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Strategic Fundraising: Design a Donor-Centered 12-Month Plan for Maternity Homes
Strategic Fundraising: Design a Donor-Centered 12-Month Plan for Maternity Homes
Beginning June 10
Duration: 4 Weeks | LIVE on Wednesdays*
No class on Wednesday, June 24
Join us for this course that will help you create and execute a Strategic Fundraising plan for your maternity home.
Sharpen your approach and walk away with fresh confidence to execute a simple, yet highly effective annual fundraising plan that keeps you sane and keeps your donors coming back. We'll kick things off by revisiting the true definition of fundraising and exploring why donors are genuinely motivated to invest in your maternity home. From there, you'll dive into the most effective development activities that actually move the needle. Spoiler alert: no massive galas or logistical nightmares required! Our time together will be interactive, insightful, practical, and yes, fun. You'll leave with a streamlined 12-month fundraising plan designed to raise the funds you need, without overcomplicating what's already working.
Online Course: Trauma Informed Care for Maternity Housing
Trauma Informed Care for Maternity Housing
Beginning June 5
Duration: 3 Weeks | LIVE on Fridays*
Hosted by: The Maternity Housing Coalition
About This Course
This course is designed to equip staff and volunteers in maternity homes with practical tools for supporting women who have experienced trauma. The training explores how trauma, especially adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), can influence pregnancy, parenting, and overall well-being, while offering biblically grounded strategies for fostering healing and resilience.
Students will learn the key principles of trauma-informed care as defined by SAMHSA, how trauma impacts brain development, stress response systems, pregnancy outcomes, and maternal-child bonding. Practical applications are reinforced through scenario-based learning and reflection questions.
This course is ideal for individuals working in maternity homes who want to increase their effectiveness in walking alongside women with trauma histories. It is particularly helpful for caregivers seeking both evidence-based knowledge and faith-rooted approaches to serve with compassion.
