Benefits of IPRA Membership

Business development opportunities including special networking events with potential clients from the agency, nonprofit, and corporate sectors; publicity opportunities; and marketing initiatives

Ongoing promotion of independent practitioners through advertising, direct mail marketing, pro bono work, and media relations—driving traffic, and new business, to IPRA’s website

Visibility on the IPRA Web site where potential clients can find you through our search capability based on industries you specialize in and services you provide

Access to contract templates (photo releases, client and subcontractor agreements, confidentiality, “work made for hire”)

Access to the IPRA “Request for Proposals” password-protected Web page —an outstanding  business development resource.

Membership in our YahooGroup listserv, which enables you to communicate with the entire group by simply using one master e-mail address

Participation at no cost in IPRA-sponsored teleseminars (usually two or three per year)

Pooling of “indie” resources for participation in webinars, teleseminars, and other professional development programs

Monthly IPRA networking and professional development meetings—“dutch” luncheon events.

Opportunities to work with other indies on IPRA’s Pro Bono Committee—helping a local charity while gaining vital experience with other IPRA members, who are potential teaming partners.

Access to vendors and suppliers with special discounts for IPRA Premium members through our Supplier Affiliate Program.

Access to IPRA’s resource list of vendors recommended by the membership.

What does the Premium Membership fee cover?

Marketing Expenses
Brochure/Direct Mail Printing
Website
Ads
Direct Mail Campaigns
Media Relations Campaign

Web Site Expenses
Domain Name
Support & Maintenance
Site Software Licensing Fee
Hosting Costs
Annual

Professional Development Expenses
IPRA-sponsored teleseminars