- April 9, 2026
8:00 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT
The 16th Annual Public Relations Issues of the Day For Associations and Nonprofits is a signature professional development event featuring six roundtable discussions led by sector leaders presenting on trends and topics impacting association and nonprofit communicators. Through our innovative format, attendees choose three of the six presentations to participate in 8-person, 20-minute workshops. This provides a small-group environment for presenters to share best practices, case studies, and tips and resources in a truly interactive environment. Participants represent all levels of communication experience and expertise, from senior-level managers to first-year associates and specialists. A light continental breakfast will be served. This event is hosted by the Association and Nonprofit Committee of the Public Relations Society of America National Capital Chapter. SPACE WILL BE LIMITED to provide an optimal experience for participants.
This year’s topics and presenters are:
- How to make sure your PR agency is an extension of your team
- Laura Gross, President. Scott Circle Communications
- Preparing and Empowering Your Members to be Confident, Sought-After Spokespeople
- Jennifer Morales, Senior Director of Public Relations and Marketing, Infectious Diseases Society of America
- Using AI to support mission-driven work
- Lucas Kelly, Senior Data Scientist, World Wildlife Fund
- Think like a journalist, not a PR person—Tips from the field for crafting messages that resonate and activate your audiences
- Ken Scudder, President, Ken Scudder Training & Consulting
- Practical Communication for Today’s Environment
- Taryn Holowka, co-founder of Bold Branch Collective and former SVP of Marketing, Communications, and Advocacy at U.S. Green Building Council
Special thanks to World Wildlife Fund for providing the space for this event.