{"id":9103,"date":"2022-08-03T12:29:14","date_gmt":"2022-08-03T18:29:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/events.boma-usa.org\/?p=9103"},"modified":"2023-03-21T18:52:42","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T00:52:42","slug":"an-update-on-the-health-professional-training-initiative-and-our-final-grant-report-to-the-catholic-foundation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/boma-usa.org\/en\/an-update-on-the-health-professional-training-initiative-and-our-final-grant-report-to-the-catholic-foundation\/","title":{"rendered":"An Update on the Health Professional Training Initiative and Our Final Grant Report to the Catholic Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\u200b\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0One of the strategic initiatives of BOMA-USA is to provide training and support to health professionals so that women and couples who use the Billings Ovulation Method\u00ae have more options for their healthcare. A major milestone for this initiative was achieved in 2020 when we were awarded a Grant from the Catholic Foundation in Dallas. Below is an edited version of our final report to the foundation where we addressed their questions.

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Has the purpose(s) of our grant been achieved:\u00a0
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 If not, please elaborate:<\/strong>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 YES<\/em>

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Are there any special, positive outcomes from our grant that were unforeseen?<\/strong>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 There is a growing interest in the science of NFP and restorative reproductive medicine in young professionals. There appears to be an increasing level of questioning around the practice of hormonal contraception for \u201cnormalizing\u201d cycle health by both the public and professional community. It is also clear however that many are not even open to hearing the information, judged by marketing efforts with local health professional schools and national organizations such as the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. They see our information as a threat and take action to suppress it. Truth is universal however and the message resonates with some faithful individuals. Once they are provided with this information early in their career, they are prepared to support and defend it. \u00a0<\/em>

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Did you encounter unexpected difficulties?<\/strong>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Although anticipated, marketing and reaching our target audience proved to be the most difficult. This was no doubt complicated more by COVID-19. In terms of health professionals, LinkedIn proved to be the most effective social media platform.<\/em>

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Is it possible to determine how many people are (were) significantly impacted or directly benefit(ed) from the program\/project which our grant supported?<\/strong>

We had 130 people click on our website or internet Ad and register for our newly created online learning platform. Registering allowed them to access several free recordings and learn about NFP in general including the theological basis for it. From<\/em>\u00a0this group, 61 people enrolled in the course work, and 50 actively participated in enough of the training to influence their ability to guide patient health. Some of these students are still engaged in training to become certified.<\/em>

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Was there other support for this project?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0YES<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/u>\u00a0\u00a0Please list all contributions and expenses on the attached financial report form.<\/strong>

6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 If Catholic Foundation funds were spent for any purpose other than that stated in our contract, please explain.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>

All funds were spent per the budget. We did however utilize some funds for teaching support services (recording and tech service) that were budgeted for trainers\/faculty. This was requested and notice of approval was provided by Ann Letteer on 1-18-21.<\/em>

7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Is there funding to continue the program (if applicable)?\u00a0 Please describe.<\/strong>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Now that the content is loaded onto the platform and the processes established for engaging and enrolling students, we will continue to use it for students who pay the full tuition. This will be a source of revenue for our organization. We will continue to raise funds however to reach out to and offer scholarship rates to young professionals who are not able to pay full tuition. \u00a0<\/em>



FINAL FINANCIAL REPORT TO THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION<\/strong>

Organization:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Boma-USA\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Date: ____2-24-2022______________

Project Dates:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0January 1, 2021-January 31 2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Contract Number: __20-02-01____


\u00a0PROJECT EXPENDITURES<\/u><\/strong>

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Amount\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Amount\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Committed
Major Budget Components\u00a0Approved\u00a0Expended\u00a0Not Spent
Trainers\/Faculty\/Services\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $42,000\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $41,998.50\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $1.50
Supplies\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $10,000\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $9999.98\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $.02
Marketing\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $13,200\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $13,185.06\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $14.94
Equipment\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $2990\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $2970.35\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $19.65
Learning Platform\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $13,500\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $13,500\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $0

Totals:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $81,690\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $81,653.89\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $36.11
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\u00a0PROJECT REVENUES<\/u><\/strong>


Source\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Amount\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Amount\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pledged\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Request
\u00a0Expected\u00a0Received\u00a0But Unpaid\u00a0Pending
Tuition growth\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $10,000\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $15,195\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $0
Admin in-kind (43 hours)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $10,422.50\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 *$10,422.50\u00a0 –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 –



Totals:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $20,422.50\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $25,617.50\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $0
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Please explain any significant variances between actual expenditures and budgeted expenditures approved by The Catholic Foundation.\u00a0All expenditures followed budgeted estimates<\/em>.\u00a0A generous long-time benefactor of BOMA-USA donated $10,000 on 12-21-2020 to offset the cost of time for administration conducted on the project.<\/em>

End of Report.

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In addition to the above report, BOMA-USA has a planned giving account set up specifically for this project that many have contributed to, both before and after this grant. We are grateful to the Catholic Foundation and all our generous benefactors who have contributed. With the online platform in place, BOMA-USA has a solution for both self-guided and remote instructor guided training. You can access a free trial and view content at this link\u00a0https:\/\/www.boma-usa.org\/health-professionals<\/a>. The healthcare professional initiative and online platform is a long-term project that will require continuous improvement. If you would like your donation to go specifically to this project, click here\u00a0https:\/\/www.boma-usa.org\/donate<\/a>\u00a0and notify us by e-mail or write \u201cHCP\u201d on your check. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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