Minnesota PRSA

Join us for our next Career Coffee event on Thursday, May 1! We will discuss how dedicating time to causes we care about can strengthen leadership skills, expand networks and provide a renewed sense of purpose. Attendees will hear inspiring stories from individuals who have integrated service into their lives and gain actionable strategies for finding meaningful opportunities that align with their values. Register now – free for members and students; $10 for non-members: https://lnkd.in/d3QmgYx4

Earning your APR can seem a bit daunting and even somewhat overwhelming – particularly in the mix of everything else busy PR pros are tasked with everyday. Let us demystify the process for you! Join Minnesota PRSA for this free webinar on Thursday, Apr. 17, 12–1 pm CT, to learn more and jump start your APR process: https://lnkd.in/dndGgafv

What’s next for DEI in 2025? Join us for DEI Chats on March 12 to explore the evolving landscape. As anti-DEI legislation rises and organizations scale back, how can PR pros champion this critical work? Connect, learn and lead the way in advancing DEI! Register: https://lnkd.in/gjtgc9eC

At its heart, PR isn’t about media coverage, says Matthew Marcial, PRSA's new CEO. It’s about influence, both internally and externally. Communicators have become important players in shaping business strategy, steering conversations on everything from reputation to workplace trends and operations management. They’re no longer just pushing out messages, says Marcial. They’re driving the conversation.

You are invited to an engaging virtual event designed to tackle DEI challenges in 2025. Join us for this exciting opportunity on March 12, 8-9:15 a.m. CT, as we hear from Jaylen Lyles and Olga Mayoral Wilson, MA, APR, Fellow PRSA, and break into small groups and dig deeper for a more inclusive year. Register: https://lnkd.in/gjtgc9eC #DEIchats #PublicRelations #InclusiveComms

March forth into new opportunities! Greater Minnesota Housing Fund is seeking a Director of Communications and Engagement. View details: https://lnkd.in/gqvpPTuv ?? Search job openings

Time for a fresh start! St. Olaf College is seeking a Writer and Editor. View details: https://lnkd.in/gqvpPTuv ?? Search job openings

How can we advance DEI and foster inclusivity when some organizations are retreating from DEI initiatives? Join us March 12, 8–9:15 a.m., as Olga Mayoral Wilson, MA, APR, Fellow PRSA, leads a discussion on navigating these challenges. We’ll also engage in small group discussions to further explore the topic. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gjtgc9eC #DEIchats #PublicRelations #InclusiveComms

PR North 2025 was as fantastic as ever! This year, more than 50 students, advisors and professionals from across the Midwest gathered at the Mall of America Parkview Meeting and Event Center. Students got headshots taken, listened to wisdom from insightful and enthusiastic PR professionals, networked and laid critical groundwork for their future careers. Thank you to all our spectacular speakers, attendees and Minnesota PRSA sponsors! Until next year ??

Head's up – the Dr. Willard Thompson Scholarship closes tomorrow! PR & comms students, this is your chance to win up to $2,000 for your education. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/guwDS89d