PRSA Cares
PRSA Cares:
Support for Members Impacted by the Government Shutdown
.A Message from PRSA CEO Matt Marcial, CAE, CMP
At PRSA, we recognize that moments of uncertainty—like the current government shutdown—can create real financial and personal stress for many of our members and their families. We want you to know that we see you, we support you, and we’re here to help ensure your access to PRSA’s professional community, resources, and network remains uninterrupted.
If your membership renewal is due this month or next and you’ve been affected by the shutdown, please contact us directly. We will work with you to ensure your membership is not dropped during this time.
Additionally, PRSA offers several ongoing programs that may help ease financial challenges and provide career support:
- Hardship Program – Available to members experiencing financial difficulties.
- Quarterly Payment Plan – Allows you to spread membership dues across four payments throughout the year.
- PRSA Jobcenter – A resource for exploring new opportunities and staying connected to the profession.
Importantly, ICON 2025 and all associated programming remain on schedule and have not been impacted by the shutdown. Like the city of Washington, D.C., PRSA is moving forward with confidence and purpose—continuing to bring members together for an inspiring, educational, and forward-looking experience this October. For more information regarding our nation’s capital, visit the “D.C. is Open” site.
We encourage all members to share these resources with colleagues who may benefit from them. PRSA’s strength has always been our community—one that stands together, especially in times of need.
If you have been affected, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Member Services team at membership@prsa.org.
Together, we’ll get through this.
Warm regards,
Matt Marcial, CAE, CMP
Chief Executive Officer
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
Financial Resources & Information
Financial Resources & Information
PRSA wants to ensure you continue to have uninterrupted access to resources and your professional network during tough times.
Hardship Program
PRSA offers a financial hardship plan to members who are unemployed or temporarily disabled. The hardship dues rate is $133.50, a one-time, one-year offer that cannot be combined with the Quarterly Payment Program. Members retain full benefits. To apply, members must submit a signed application and payment. For questions about the hardship plan, contact Member Services at membership@prsa.org.
Quarterly Payment Program
Current members can pay their National and Professional Interest Section dues in four quarterly payments. Chapter dues may be collected quarterly, depending upon availability. A $15 fee is charged every year, on the first quarterly installment, for this service. To sign up, contact us at membership@prsa.org.
Jobcenter
Jobcenter
When work changes unexpectedly, it helps to have a place to turn. The PRSA Jobcenter offers public relations and communications professionals a way to discover new opportunities, connect with employers, and find resources that can ease the transition.
Whether you need to move quickly into a new role or simply want to see what options are available, the JobCenter provides a trusted starting point.