PRSA, as a professional society, offers benefits that are designed for and delivered to you as an individual member.  Many of these are included in your membership at no cost, while others are available at reduced member rates.

Member Benefits (PDF)

Advance as a Professional

Stay ahead of the latest trends, hear experts in related fields, understand the latest measurement and evaluation research and prepare yourself for the future of the profession:

• Choose from National seminars, teleseminars, conferences, as well as the annual International Conference.  For details, refer to the Calendar of Events, or the Professional Development Resources Guide, which is inserted quarterly in your issue of Tactics.
• Consider our e-Learning On Demand programs. 
• PRSA Chapters also offer programs to help you develop professionally.  Visit their Web sites for details.
• Traveling? Pay member rates on conferences offered by the public relations organizations around the world that are part of the Global Alliance.

Apply for the APR Accreditation, the only professional certification program open to public relations professionals. 

Tactics and Strategist
PRSA's two major publications, the monthly newspaper Public Relations Tactics and the quarterly magazine for executive-level public relations professionals The Strategist, are timely sources of what's new in public relations.

Public Relations Journal
The Public Relations Journal, published quarterly, is an open-access peer-reviewed, electronic research journal facilitating the transfer of knowledge from the educational community to the professional community.

PR Issues and Trends
This news monitoring report covers industry trends, advocacy and other issues impacting the profession and the professional. PR Issues and Trends is e-mailed to members each business day. Questions? resources@prsa.org

Manage Your Career
 
JobCenter
The JobCenter matches employers with public relations professionals and provides a forum for members to post their resumes. With a new pricing structure in place for members and newly created features as of April 2008, posting job listings to PRSA's National site is a great value.  Also visit PRSA Chapter job sites.  JobCenter Flier.

Blue Chip Expert
Using Blue Chip Expert, an online 'job networking' service, consultants, contractors and interim executives gain access to engagements that meet their specific requirements and expertise.  BCE gives hiring managers access to a database of consultants and helps with the search and interview process.

RFP Exchange
Search Request for Proposal (RFP) opportunities at the RFP Exchange, a forum to match up public relations professionals with organizations seeking public relations expertise. Or, post your RFP.

Mentoring by the College of Fellows
The Fellows Mentoring Program provides guidance from Accredited professionals with 20 or more years of experience.

Mentoring in the New Professionals Affinity Group
Members of the National New Professionals Affinity Group may take advantage of mentoring services offered by the group. 

Build Your Professional Network

Through membership in one of our more than 100 Chapters, you can be a pivotal member of your local public relations community, developing new professional contacts and opportunities.

Join a Professional Interest Section or become a part of PRSA's National New Professionals Affinity Group, for those with three or less years of experience in public relations.

College of Fellows
Members with 20 or more years of experience in public relations may apply to be a member of the College of Fellows.

Contact other members with the online membership directory, which lets you search by criteria.  (Members' contact information is expressly intended for informational purposes or to communicate informally with other members, but is not to be used for commercial or research purpose whatsoever.)

Research Services to Help with Your Campaigns and Projects

Through the Professional Resource Center, PRSA members have access to:

Awards: Be Recognized for Your Work

PRSA offers the prestigious Anvils as well as individual award programs. The Silver and Bronze Anvil awards recognize public relations programs and public relations tactics for excellence in the profession. Through its various individual awards programs, PRSA recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the profession during their careers.

Be a Leader Through PRSA
  
PRSA membership opens challenging and rewarding avenues to leadership, ranging from local involvement to national visibility. Leadership positions are available through Chapters, Professional Interest Sections, and national committees. PRSA members may also participate as delegates in the PRSA Assembly, the Society's governing body.

MemberNet
  
Membernet is the Members-only web site that allows members to update their contact information, renew their membership, search the Membership Directory, search the PRC Search database for research questions, view details of Special Members-only Offers, and access e-groups.  You can also access Member Resources, including an executive summary of the most recent Member Survey, PRSA financials, and more.
  

For more information about these offers or to participate, log in to MemberNet and click on Member Benefits. Questions? Contact membership@prsa.org or call Member Services at 212-460-1400.

Office Products with Office Depot

Office Depot offers PRSA members special online prices for select Office Depot products. Note: The special pricing is for products ordered online only.

DHL Express Shipping
PRSA members can take advantage of discounts of up to 25% for domestic shipments and 31% for international shipments through PRSA's DHL Partner Savings Program. 

PRSA's business insurance includes communications/media Liability Errors & Omissions protection for communications/media professionals whose services include advising on public relations, marketing and advertising issues.  Coverage includes public speaking professionals.

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