Who We Are
NFPW members are professional women and men pursuing careers across the communications spectrum:
Reporters • Editors • Authors • Bloggers • Designers • Artists • Photographers • Publicists • Students • Active professionals • Retired professionals
We Work for:
print magazines, newspapers and newsletters • online publications • government officials •
banks • public relations agencies • higher education • school districts • nonprofit agencies and ourselves as independent contractors
Why You Should Join Us
As a member of NFPW, you will:
Support the First Amendment • Invest in your career • Develop your professional skills
Receive recognition for your work • Learn from your peers
Nurture the next generation of communicators
What We Do
Our members adhere to the NFPW Code of Ethics, that calls for truth, objectivity, fairness and upholding the freedom of the press. We offer the opportunity to purchase affordable libel insurance. The NFPW Education Fund offers professional development grant funding. We provide constructive feedback and accolades through our professional communications contest at both the state and national level. Monthly e-letters, quarterly newsletters
First Timer Grant application deadline April 17
If you are an NFPW member who has never attended an annual conference, consider applying for a first-timer grant to attend the June conference in Arkansas. The NFPW Education Fund, supported by members through donations and participation in the silent auction at each...
High School Communications Contest in Full Swing
A new year is a great time to reflect back on communications successes in 2019 and help and encourage others to do the same. NFPW Education Fund sponsors a High School contest open to all high school age students. This year’s contest is for entries published between...
Excellent Journalistic Principles Displayed by College Newspaper Staff
By Gwen Larson I was cruising through Facebook a couple of weeks ago when a post caught my eye. It was on Savannah Bullard’s Facebook page, a simple link to an article: “Ethical concerns surround candidate for Student Media director position.” I’d met Savannah a few...