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Resources for Nonprofit Communications Professionals

May 12, 2021 | News & Updates, Professional Development

Our profession is all about connections and WWPR has been essential to my career in facilitating those connections. After meeting Kelly Mack, a WWPR Past President, early in my career, I joined WWPR’s Pro Bono Committee, and I served as WWPR Pro Bono Co-Chair (2018-2019). During this time, I co-managed projects for Sitar Arts Center, […]

Six Newsletters You Need to Know

Mar 15, 2021 | News & Updates, Professional Development

During COVID, it’s no secret that many professionals have more time on their hands given non-existent morning routines, 15-30 second commutes to and from work and lack of social events. In turn, digital content consumption has soared (more than doubled actually) and PR pros have garnered particular affinity to regular e-newsletter consumption as the platform […]

Five books to read in 2021

Feb 21, 2021 | News & Updates, Professional Development, Uncategorized

Books are great coaches. As we navigate working from home, it is important to remember that quality mentorship and coaching can continue from your kitchen table through books. Here are five books to read in 2021 to improve your writing, communication, leadership, strategic thinking, and team management skills. HBR Better Business Writing, by Bryan Garner […]

Coffee & Conversation with Lisa M. Borders ☕

Jun 24, 2020 | Events, Professional Development

Lisa M. Borders, a spirited storyteller and accomplished executive, joined senior-level women of WWPR for a virtual conversation on the ever-changing landscape and intersection of crisis communications with diversity, equity and inclusion. Lisa’s professional history is rich in a diversity of its own. From pursuing public office in Atlanta, to leading the early days of the TIME’S UP […]

“The Resiliency of Women” Panel Recap

May 27, 2020 | Professional Development

Women have been known to thrive during times of hardship. That was the subject of the recent WWPR virtual panel, “The Resiliency of Women: How We Can Learn, Share & Grow Together – While Apart”, held in partnership with News Generation. It highlighted the ways that we, as women, can look to the future while […]

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