PRSA San Diego

Quality Time with PR Minds 2023
2023-09-13 16:45 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | ignite sparked by BBB, 4747 Viewridge Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92123, United States
Nonprofit sign-up for two hours of free, senior-level communications, public relations, and outreach consulting. Only 20 spots available.

The San Diego/Imperial County Chapter of Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) is hosting our annual outreach event to help San Diego and Imperial County nonprofits reach their PR/Communication goals. Note: The $50 is a reservation hold.
This year’s Quality Time with PR Minds event pairs PR professionals with local nonprofits for an evening of sharing PR best practices, learning about nonprofit challenges, and brainstorming tactics to support nonprofit success.
IMPORTANT: We will email a questionnaire before our session together. It will help the PR pros identify your needs and better prepare to help you.
The event is at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, September 13, at the Better Business Bureau Ignite Center.
4:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. — Check-in, Networking and Dinner
5:15 p.m. — Welcome Comments and Introductions by Chapter President
5:30 – 7 p.m. — Small Group Sessions with Pros and Nonprofits
Address: 4747 Viewridge Ave. #200, San Diego CA 92123
The program will center on a 1.5 hour working session for PR and nonprofit professionals to team up to tackle the top organizational challenges that can be solved with effective communications and outreach.
At the conclusion of the event, we encourage participants to exchange contact information and be open to fielding possible follow-up questions.
To ensure the engagement of committed participants, we have implemented a $50 reservation hold requirement. Rest assured, this charge will only be processed if a registered participant fails to attend the event or cancels within 48 hours of the program. For those who show up or cancel with ample notice, the reservation hold will be released promptly with no charges incurred. We believe this approach will encourage a dedicated audience that values the opportunity to learn, share, and grow together, without causing any confusion about additional charges.
Thank you to our sponsors Alternative Strategies and the Better Business Bureau for making this great new space available to PRSA. Free parking is plentiful at the location.
If you have any questions or require further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at Julie Smith-Taylor, APR 760-213-5686, juliesmithtaylor@gmail.com.
Notes: This is the nonprofit sign-up. Please only three nonprofit professionals per organization.

PR Pros Give Back: Quality Time with PR Minds 2023
2023-09-13 16:45 - 19:00
Quality Time with PR Minds Volunteer Registration: Giving Back to San Diego’s Nonprofit Community

The San Diego/Imperial County chapter of PRSA is hosting our annual Quality Time with PR Minds event at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, September 13 at the Better Business Bureau Ignite Center.
This event gives PR/communications professionals an opportunity to volunteer their time and talents to help San Diego-area nonprofits reach their communications goals or tackle strategic challenges. PRSA members at all levels of experience and backgrounds are welcome. Whether you have just a few years of experience or are a seasoned professional, nonprofits can benefit from your bright ideas and experience.
Year after year, PRSA SD/IC hears from participants that this is their favorite event of the year because they’re able to use their expertise to help raise awareness for the great work happening in the San Diego nonprofit community. We also hear that PRSA professionals enjoy brainstorming with other members they don’t get to work with work with on a day-to-day basis.
Register today and stay tuned for more information about the nonprofit organizations participating in this year’s event.
Full program:
4:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. — Check-in, Networking and Dinner
5:15 p.m. — Welcome Comments and Introductions by Chapter President
5:30 – 7 p.m. — Small Group Sessions with Pros and Nonprofits
Note: Dinner will be provided.
Your role:
1. Identify the type of nonprofit you would most enjoy speaking to based on your background, expertise and interests.
2. Be willing to take some time in advance of the event to assess the nonprofit’s materials, URL, past work, etc. based on what the nonprofit offers
3. Come prepared to share advice, tips and make recommendations over a 90 minute session with the organization based on what the nonprofit requested.
You will be giving feedback and consultation on (Note you don’t have to be an expert on all of the below):

Media Relations advice to increase coverage of your organization
Donor Relations advice to increase donations and strengthen relationships
Event Planning to increase attendance and overall success of your events
Big Picture / Strategic Planning and Communications Assessment to ensure you are communicating effectively through web design, collateral and campaigns
Internal/Volunteer Relations to improve employee/volunteer retention
Crisis Communications to better prepare for any potential disaster.

Address: 4747 Viewridge Ave. #200, San Diego CA 92123
Thank you to our sponsors Alternative Strategies and particularly the Better Business Bureau for making this great new space available to PRSA.
If you have any questions or require further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at arturo.jgs@gmail.com.
This is a wonderful and rewarding way to personally give back to those in need by sharing your time and talents. Many of our volunteers share that it’s one of their favorite events that we do as a Chapter. We really need your support!
Note: Our goal is to recruit 40 Chapter members so that each nonprofit benefits from the feedback of two pros, which also makes the conversations and brainstorming more lively.
