Start a BirthNetwork National Chapter

 ADVANTAGES OF STARTING A BIRTHNETWORK NATIONAL CHAPTER

 Flexibility

• Programs: Chapters have a good deal of flexibility in what programs they want     to focus on in their community. Do consumer meetings, put together a yearly     conference, create a birth resource guide, or do educational outreach. It’s up to you

• Name : If you’re an existing group, you can even keep your name and website! You need only add the tag line “A BirthNetwork National Chapter” to your existing name

• Website: Link a website of your own design to the national website or just include your chapter information on the national site.

 
 Stop Reinventing The Wheel:  Save Time And Energy

• As a chapter of BirthNetwork National you have access to information and templates for putting together meetings, conferences, birth resource guides and much more.

 Online Guide

• Can’t create a paper resource guide in your town right now? No worries- there is an online version at www.birthnetwork.org. An advantage of membership with your chapter for professionals in your community is an online listing in the “Birth and Beyond Guide,” an online guide of mother-friendly providers who are members of BirthNetwork.

<!- Organizational Support

• Membership Processing : National takes care of membership renewal reminders and thank you letters.
• Financial Support: Relax, let us handle the IRS paperwork.   

• Taxes are filed every year by National.

• Share our Non-profit Status : No need to go through the time consuming process of becoming a non-profit 501c3 organization- you’ll already be part of one as a chapter of BNN. This status will help you if you want to apply for grant funding.

 Chapter Support

• Annual Training: An annual optional co-leader training is held to provide in depth information on running a chapter and provide time to connect and network with other Chapter Leaders and National Board.

• Ongoing Support : Our national “chapter doulas” will help answer questions you may have during the group startup process and provide ongoing support and resources for all chapters new and old.

• Support From Other Leaders Throughout The Country: Communicate with other motivated activists working to improve maternity care. Chapter co-leaders across the country share ideas and support each other.

        WHY START A BIRTHNETWORK NATIONALCHAPTER?

• Create new possibilities for birthing families!

• Become a resource in your community for information, confidence, and support for mother-friendly maternity care.

• Empower birthing families and inspire confidence in women’s innate ability to give birth as they explore their birthing options.

Learn more about how to start a BirthNetwork National Chapter in 4 Steps!