Our Crowdfunding Groups
Who are we?
We are DePaul PRSSA, a pre-professional student organization dedicated to enhancing students’ education, broadening their networks, and launching meaningful careers in the PR and communications fields.
What is PRess Play?
On February 22nd and 23rd, DePaul Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is hosting the 2024 Midwest District Conference, PRess Play. PRess Play is a two-day PRSSA regional conference that invites students from universities throughout the Midwest and beyond to gather in Chicago, voted the best big city for the seventh year in a row.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn how the PR industry has evolved in recent years and how students can grow alongside the ever-changing climate of both the communications industry and media landscape. There will be activities from agency visits and professional development workshops, to networking and career prep.
What will my donation be used for?
Proceeds of this campaign will go towards conference expenses to help provide a truly memorable Chicago experience for attendees. Hosting a district conference is our chapter's main fundraiser of the year. Anything raised after expenses are met is used to provide year-round programming and community-building events, fund student travel to national conventions, bring in non-local speakers and make sure PRSSA is accessible to all students who want to join. Your donations will help us keep PRess Play costs down for attendees while still providing a priceless career development experience. See the donor levels for the description of some of the expenses we hope to cover through your donations.
How will donors be recognized?
We love our donors! All donors’ names will be listed on our Donor Wall, in the conference program, and on our conference website (with company logos). In addition:
Thank you for your interest in supporting future public relations professionals! Please stay connected with our organizations and event: www.pressplaydepaul.com
Your gift will support general conference expenses. For example, each donation at this amount could cover a Ventra pass for an out-of-town attendee! “The Bean” donors will be honored on our conference program and website.
Your gift will support general conference expenses and add some goodies to the conference bags! The Magnificent Mile donors will be honored on our conference program and website.
Your gift will support venue costs and conference merchandise. The Buckingham Fountain donors will be honored on our conference program and website.
Your gift will support enhancing the student experience by providing Ventra passes for 25 attendees. Donors of this level will be honored on signage and promotional materials throughout the event.
Your gift will provide snacks and beverages during the conference. Donors of this level will be honored on signage and promotional materials throughout the event.
Your gift will help provide Friday lunch for attendees. Donors of this level will be honored on signage and promotional materials throughout the event.
Your gift will help to cover our closing reception and additional conference expenses. You will receive your name and company logo (if applicable) on signage and conference merchandise.
