Whether your association is in its infancy, well established, or in a period of transition, it is important to determine the right association management model for your current needs. In this article we provide an overview of a few benefits and challenges to the two primary management models. Standalone associations are exactly what they sound…
Happy Holidays! As 2017 draws to a close and the New Year approaches, many boards of directors are refocusing on the mission and future of the associations they serve. It’s natural at this time for our minds to focus on year-end finances as well as budgets and meeting schedules for the upcoming year. While these…
We are pleased to share that Management HQ (MHQ) team member, Sabrina Khwaja, was recently honored by the University of Minnesota (U of M) for her research on depression in Muslim American adolescents. Sabrina is a recipient of the Scholarly Excellence in Equity and Diversity (SEED) award. This prestigious award honors U of M students…
Our hearts go out to those affected by recent natural disasters. If you want to help those affected, please consider these options: Portlight Inclusive Disaster Strategies, a nonprofit that provides disaster relief work to people with disabilities. The official Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, established by the Greater Houston Community Foundation and Mayor Sylvester Turner. To…
The MHQ has enjoyed some fun team-building time this summer. On July 29, the MHQ team participated in a 5K Color Vibe fun run at Harriet Island Park in St. Paul, Minnesota. On August 21, the team stepped outside the office over lunch to view the eclipse. Eyes were protected by having purchased eclipse…
A warm thank-you to Ciara Williams, our wonderful summer intern. Ciara participated in the StepUp Achieve summer jobs program, and was matched with MHQ for a summer internship. Ciara is beginning her junior year at South High School in Minneapolis. “Ciara jumped right in and was a valuable member of our team from the beginning,” said…
Jim Murphy, Executive Director for National Association of Regulatory Administration (NARA) and Management HQ team member, shares his leadership wisdom and lessons-learned. Q: What advice would you give to someone who aspires to an executive director-level association leader? A: In association leadership, keep listening and learning! Sometimes leaders think that people expect them to have…
Kevin Ward was recently elected as an officer for the Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery, an organization whose mission is to end child abuse and neglect and create strong, healthy families. Kevin has served on the board of the Crisis Nursery for three years, with his personal experience driving his passion for the Crisis Nursery’s work.…
On April 18, MHQ CEO Dara Rudick participated in AchieveMinneapolis’ Principal Partner Day. In partnership with Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS), AchieveMinneapolis matches community leaders with MPS principals for a half-day shadowing opportunity at their schools. Dara’s principal partner was Mary Pat Cumming, principal at FAIR Downtown School, a fine arts public school located in Downtown…
On May 10, the Management HQ staff team participated in the first-ever 50/50 Day. On this day, more than 11,000 film screenings, discussions and events took place globally in companies, organizations and homes about how to get a more gender-balanced world in all sectors of society. “Being a part of 50/50 Day was important because…