Why Join PRSA?

 

When you join PRSA Oregon, you will find a community of like-minded peers who understand the industry. Start your journey today.

 

Membership includes our local PRSA Oregon chapter and a national membership. Both have separate fees, and both are due at the same time.

 

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 Cost barrier? No problem. We got you covered. Contact membership for details.

 

Membership Costs

New member:
$392 ($65 initiation fee. $267 national dues. $60 PRSA Oregon chapter dues)

Renewing member:

$327 ($267 national annual dues. $60 chapter dues)

 

Associate Member*

No initiation fees. Annual national dues as follows:

Less than 1 year of experience: $122

1 to 2 years of experience: $162

2 to 3 years of experience: $207

graduate students: $67

PRSSA graduates: $67

Retired: $57

*after three years, associate members will be upgraded to full members. Graduate students may remain associate members for up to six years provided they are full-time matriculated students.

 

Former PRSA member (reinstating member):

$267 annual national dues plus a one-time $35 reinstatement fee, plus $60 chapter dues.

 

Local chapter membership dues

Full member/associate/retiree: $60 (no initiation fee). 

You must become a member of PRSA National in order to become a member of the PRSA Oregon Chapter. Dues for PRSA Oregon are $60 and must be paid at the time of your initial national application or annual renewal.

Group Membership

Group membership is a great way to demonstrate the value of professional development within your organization. Teams of five or more members never pay an initiation fee and receive access to all of PRSA’s offerings at a reduced rate.

 

A team of five or more members will receive a waived initiation fee.

 

Provide immediate training on the latest tactics and strategies through online and in-person events.

 

Help build business through connections to an engaged network of more than 21,000 colleagues.

 

Keep your team up to date with the latest PR news and industry headlines that are making a difference.

 

Join PRSA Oregon today with a group membership by contacting us at membership(at)prsaoregon.org

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Scholarships available

 

PRSA Oregon has a limited number of scholarships available to cover the cost of a one-year membership to PRSA Oregon for a new member who has five years or less in the public relations/communications profession. These are reserved for those who may have a barrier to joining because of the cost.

Contact the Diversity Committee: Diversity(at)PRSAOregon.org.

PRSA National offers special rates to accommodate your individual circumstances. Be sure to inquire during the signup process.

 

Benefits

What do I get from being a member?

 

Access to a robust network of PR professionals, affordable courses to strengthen your skills, mentors to guide you at any level of your career, and premier communications events.

 

You will stay on top of the communications industry with practical tips on social media trends, on-demand training, ethical standards and more.

 

Earn an Accreditation Public Administration (APR)

 

The APR credential certifies your drive, professionalism and principles, setting you apart from your peers and positioning you as a leader and mentor in the competitive public relations field.

 

Our expert facilitators will guide you through an intensive process to ensure you secure the coveted credential.

 

Contact us today to learn more about the accreditation process. Contact Programs (at) PRSAOregon.org 

 

For more information on PRSA Oregon membership contact members (at) PRSAOregon.org 

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