Membership Make Your Case

STEP 1: Provide examples of how NSPRA membership will help you not only to grow professionally, but also to elevate the communication and engagement efforts of your district or organization. Examples include access to:

• A library of communication samples, resources, templates and award-winning communication plans on topics like finance campaigns, budget communications, crisis response, community engagement and more.
• Expert knowledge reports that provide in-depth insights on hot topics and timely issues like overcoming false information and generative artificial intelligence in communication and education.
• 25+ FREE professional development webinars each year on best practices, the education landscape, communication strategies and more. 
• An expanded network of colleagues, experts and industry leaders.
• A curated collection of the latest news, articles and trends in education and public relations delivered to your inbox weekly.

STEP 2: Emphasize the value of NSPRA membership. You won’t find a better investment of time and money that benefits both your district and your professional knowledge and development—all at one organization. With memberships starting around $200, becoming a member of the only national association for school communicators breaks down to a cost of less than $25/month. Membership allows you to:

• Expand your professional development connections and tap into a community of peers to ask questions, get advice from or bounce ideas off of.
• Elevate your skillset and expertise to provide strategic counsel to your district and leadership on communication and engagement efforts.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends and issues in communication and education.

STEP 3: Make your case in writing. Download sample messaging and customize as needed to help your boss or board understand how the resources and professional development opportunities provided with NSPRA membership will help enhance the effectiveness of your school communication programs and initiatives.