The purpose of the Love INC National Headquarters, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is to provide leadership and direction to the national Love INC movement, support and build the capacity of affiliates for effective ministry to people in need, and develop new affiliates. The Love INC National Headquarters is governed by the national board of directors.
A team of national trainers also helps equip and support affiliates; national trainers are National Headquarters staff members and affiliate executive directors who are contracted by the Love INC National Headquarters to provide training in the Love INC model and various areas of organizational development.
Provide Vision and Leadership to the National Movement
The National Headquarters has the privilege of knowledge and understanding of every affiliate around the country. From this unique vantage point, the National Headquarters is able to discern and anticipate trends, issues, and opportunities for the movement as a whole. Staff expertise in program development, church outreach, and the problems of poverty allow the National Headquarters to develop strategies and initiatives that help affiliates address these issues and opportunities.
The National Headquarters is the central repository of information on the Love INC model and best practices as the ministry has evolved since its inception over 30 years ago. The National Headquarters offers this wealth of knowledge in affiliate communities as they serve people in need. This unique perspective also allows the National Headquarters insights into the spiritual health of the movement, and opportunities to nourish and encourage the ministry spiritually.
Support and Build the Capacity of Affiliates
To help affiliates accomplish the Love INC mission, the National Headquarters serves as a clearinghouse to receive and assess affiliate needs. The National Headquarters invests in affiliates by providing—free of charge—training, technical assistance, counsel, best practices, site visits and assessments, networking opportunities, marketing materials, encouragement, and other resources.
Supportive services and resources include:
- Training in Building the Love INC Foundation, Clearinghouse Operations, Relational Ministry, board of directors development, and other areas of organizational development.
- Annual National Conference (registration fees apply), National Leadership Retreat, Leadership Institute, and President’s Summit to equip affiliates for ministry, provide spiritual nourishment and encouragement, and facilitate the sharing of best practices and networking across the movement.
- Tool kits and materials on organizational issues and program initiatives including how to form a nonprofit corporation, board of directors, personnel, building youth assets, money management for clients, Relational Ministry, and more.
- Development of new program initiatives and best practices.
- Counsel, technical assistance, site visits, speaking engagements, and assessments by the president, staff, and/or national trainers on all facets of the Love INC model and areas of organizational development.
- National marketing and communications materials, including an annual report, newsletters, brochures, fact sheets, pocket folders, booklets, PowerPoint presentations, videos, graphics and illustrations.
- Fundraising opportunities through The Sound Off for Poverty, a national youth initiative that teaches young people about poverty in America and empowers them to do something about it by raising awareness and funds to help people in need through Love INC.
The Love INC National Headquarters provides ongoing support, training, and guidance throughout the life of the affiliate.
Develop New Affiliates
Starting a new Love INC affiliate requires a minimum of six different denominations agreeing to work together, and a committed and visionary development committee to cast the vision in the community and undertake the steps necessary to form a nonprofit organization.
To help facilitate the process of birthing an affiliate, the National Headquarters walks alongside developing affiliates by providing training in the Love INC model, and technical assistance and mentoring in all aspects of forming a nonprofit corporation, developing a board of directors, and hiring an executive director. The National Headquarters also provides a development kit that includes a step-by-step guide to affiliation, tool kits, and free marketing materials for local use.