Rachel Deffenbaugh
Media & Pressroom
Press Room
Media Relations
Heartbeat Internationalʼs media relations provides members of the press with information, story ideas, expert interviews, photos, b-roll and other resources on pregnancy help ministries.
Media Contact
Statements and press inquiries should be directed to JDA Worldwide:
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Leadership
Jor-El Godsey
President, Heartbeat International
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Jennifer O’Neill
Actress, Author, Speaker
“The ministry of Heartbeat International compassionately fulfills a critical need in our society - that of helping those facing an unexpected pregnancy with real choices and resources to empower and encourage life, hope, and healing. Heartbeat International is an ambassador of God's truth, will and love as they make a difference, one heart at a time.”
Rev. Alveda King
Minister, Author, Political and Civil Rights Activist
“When I was young, I made the terrible mistake of choosing to kill one of my babies by abortion. To this day I carry the guilt of that sin within me. Thanks to God's loving mercy, I realize that if the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is to live, our babies must live and our mothers must choose life. Heartbeat International helps abortion-vulnerable women choose life for their babies. I urge you to support this vital ministry.”
Snapshots From Our 2026 Annual Conference
Click here to learn more about our next Annual Conference!
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.