Membership in IPRA is open to members in good standing with the Public Relations Society of America--National Capital Chapter who are sole PR practitioners or own/operate a firm having three or less employees.

Through IPRA, our members expand their business development opportunities, increase their marketability and competitiveness, participate in buying co-ops, and share ideas and information with colleagues.

IPRA member benefits include opportunities to:

• Post a profile on our website allowing clients to find (and hire) you
• Obtain discounts to IPRA monthly professional development lunches and other event
• Connect with colleagues through IPRA’s listserv to exchange information and seek/give advice
• Join IPRA’s buying co-op to purchase services that position you more competitively
• Form alliances with other IPRA members to create project teaming groups
• Access to biannual IPRA survey results providing confidential industry information (fees, years in PR, etc.)
• Obtain discounts from IPRA Partners
• Access to contract templates (photo release, client and subcontractor, confidentiality, and “work for hire” agreements)
• Educate the public about IPRA and the benefits of the independent model through media relations, event sponsorship, and direct mail outreach
• Obtain vendor references and recommendations
• Meet potential clients at IPRA events