I had just returned to Minneapolis from an incredible, energizing NAGC Communications School: a 3-day conference that our team had delivered beautifully. It was rush hour, and my spouse was running late to pick me up at the airport, which gave me a chance to take a breath and look around. A small, calm dog…
Minneapolis, Minn. – April 29, 2026 – Management HQ (MHQ), an accredited, full-service association management company, announces that the American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies (ASECS) has selected MHQ to serve as its association management partner, beginning May 2026. “ASECS is a community of scholars who care deeply about the quality of the work we do together,…
[Editor’s note: We share this post, originally posted in 2021, as a framework to help guide board directors.] Folks who are new to board service, or even folks who have been serving for decades, often wonder exactly what their job as a board member is. It’s pretty simple, really. In this three-part video series, we…
My Dog Is My Home is a national nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness and their companion animals. MHQ is proud to have My Dog Is My Home as our 2026 community partner for the third year in a row. This organization is having a powerful impact and provides invaluable…
Risk Readiness Commentary by Mike Swan – MHQ Executive Director At MHQ, we partner with clients to ensure they’re future-ready. The past decade has shown that risk readiness is just as essential as having a strong strategic plan or a balanced budget. And importantly, risk readiness isn’t just about drafting contingency plans — it’s about…
The Corner of the World Your Work Touches By Dara Rudick, CAE — MHQ CEO Lately I’ve found myself feeling uninspired, and then feeling guilty about that. With everything happening in our communities – the fear some neighbors are carrying; the weight of everyday citizens navigating unprecedented attacks on our city; and the deep beauty of folks standing up for one another – who am I to feel anything less than…
On June 7th, we celebrate Rachel Gaul’s 2-year anniversary with Management HQ. Rachel serves as Account Executive and Associate Executive Director on behalf of our clients, and her time at MHQ has been characterized by growth and leadership. “Rachel has emerged as an organization leader at MHQ. In her 2 years with us, she has…
On May 20-22, the MHQ team, led by NAGC Executive Director Mike Swan, delivered an incredible Communications School for the National Association of Government Communicators, attended by more than 300 people. The event was held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and offered 24 keynote and breakout sessions in addition to the Blue Pencil & Gold Screen…
In the spirit of MHQ’s newly embraced core value of “Growth”, I am working on aligning my own journey more deeply with our values of Community, Service, Openness, Integrity, and Growth. Six months ago, swept up in a whirlwind of information and advice on creating morning routines, I designed my own ideal morning routine. The…
Leading With Curiosity, and Courage in an Age of Disruption By Cecilia Stanton Adams, CEO, The Diversity Institute Let’s be real, the workplace has changed more in the last five years than it did in the last fifty. Your teams are more diverse than ever—racially, generationally, culturally. Gen Z is entering with bold expectations, Millennials…