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How to Hire and Work with a PR Consultant (When You’re Ready)

Apr 25, 2026 | News & Updates, Pro Bono Client
By LeAnne DeFrancesco, Vice President, Vanguard Communications This resource is the fourth in the series of the WWPR Nonprofit Communications Toolkit, a year-long series of practice guides designed specifically for small to mid-sized nonprofits working with limited staff and budgets. Each quarter focuses on a different theme, and each resource is designed to be immediately […]
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Introducing the 2018 WWPR Board of Directors
Jan 5, 2018 | Events, Membership, News & Updates, Professional Development, Uncategorized
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] We are excited to introduce you to the 2018 WWPR Board of Directors. This year, you’ll find an inspiring blend of returning Board members and new additions that we know will be successful in supporting the WWPR mission to create a member-based professional society that cultivates […]
WWPR Board Proposed Bylaws Changes
Dec 5, 2017 | Membership, News & Updates, Uncategorized
Updated 01/04/2018 The WWPR Board voted to propose the following updates to the organization’s bylaws noted below in bold font. These proposed changes will be up for a vote to the WWPR members at the Annual Meeting on January 25, 2018. 2017 Proposed Bylaws changes: Proposed change to Article V, The Board, Section 1: The Board […]
President’s Note: November
Nov 20, 2017 | Awards, Events, News & Updates, Professional Development, Uncategorized
We’ve had a terrific #WomanUp year, culminating in celebrating three accomplished 2017 Woman of the Year Finalists on November 17: Kathy Baird – Managing Director of Content and Social, North America, Ogilvy & Mather   Amy DeMaria – Senior Vice President of Communications, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Samantha Villegas – President, SaVi PR, LLC These women […]
WWPR Names Amy DeMaria 2017 PR Woman of the Year
Nov 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
November 20, 2017 — Washington, DC — Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) named Amy DeMaria, senior vice president of communications at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the 2017 PR Woman of the Year. DeMaria was announced as this year’s awardee at the 28th annual Washington PR Woman of the Year Award Luncheon on Friday, November 17, 2017, at […]
Let’s raise a glass—and some cash—for BBI!
Nov 15, 2017 | Events, News & Updates, Uncategorized
This has been a devastating year for a lot of people around the globe: victims of flooding in Texas, wildfires on the West Coast and hurricanes in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Americans rose to the occasion to help their fellow citizens across the country. But, we shouldn’t forget our neighbors—families living right here […]
“Louie Loves” BBI – And So Do We!
Oct 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
Let’s give a little love to support WWPR’s pro bono client Bright Beginnings (BBI) at a happy hour on Giving Tuesday, November 28. From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Bar Louie DC’s fundraising initiative, “Louie Loves” will donate 20 percent of our sales to BBI!  We’ll be at 701 7th Street, NW in the sidebar […]
WWPR Member Savings: Professional Women in Advocacy Conference
Oct 25, 2017 | Membership
WWPR members get $25 off the Professional Women in Advocacy Conference November 6-7 at the Washington Marriott at Metro Center! This year’s theme for the 5th anniversary conference is “Women Rock”–celebrating the power of women advocates and the strength and energy we share when we come together as a group. Check out the flyer and register […]

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