Minnesota Society of Association Executives Demonstrates Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Last month, we announced that The Midwest Society of Association Executives (MSAE) teamed up with the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) to collaborate and plan for MSAE’s diversity and inclusiveness initiative. On April 14th, the MSAE board, chaired by MHQ’s CEO, Dara Rudick, voted unanimously to demonstrate its commitment to inclusivity by establishing a Diversity and Inclusion Committee. “In…

Case Study: Illinois Association of Housing Authorities

  Introduction This association of housing authorities transitioned from a “captive staff” association coordinator, to recognizing efficiencies of scale and size by outsourcing their staff leadership, management, and logistics to Management HQ. The results: within one year, IAHA enjoyed an effective new online presence and re-brand; 100% membership retention in the first year of the…

Management HQ Celebrates 2nd Year Anniversary

Last month, Dara Rudick announced MHQ’s 2nd Year Anniversary. The MHQ team celebrated MHQ’s success and growth by spending the weekend attending a live show, enjoying a family-style dinner and spending the weekend strategically planning for the 2015 year. The MHQ team is excited to kick off their 3rd year in operation as we continue…

MHQ Supports Diversity and Inclusion in Association Management (2)

On February 9th, 2015, The Midwest Society of Association Executives (MSAE) teamed up with the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) to collaborate and launch an initiative for diversity and inclusiveness. Dara Rudick, CEO of Management HQ and MSAE board chair, participated in this important planning session. Meet Minneapolis CVA and Management HQ sponsored the event. View slideshow of…

Diversity and Inclusion in Association Management

[two_third]On February 9th, 2015, The Midwest Society of Association Executives (MSAE) teamed up with the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) to collaborate and launch an initiative for diversity and inclusiveness. Dara Rudick, CEO of Management HQ and 2015 MSAE Board Chair, was involved with the initiative by supporting the experts and championing the efforts. This…

MHQ Success Story: Association Conference Management

For many associations, events are primary sources of income and member value. The MHQ team recently support a new client – a major trade association in the information sciences field – in supporting their associations’ growth through strategic event planning and execution. “I saw the conference as a huge opportunity to drive member loyalty and…

MHQ Succession Planning Event

Management HQ teams up with Meet Minneapolis and Olsen Thielen to Educate Association Execs and Board Leaders on Succession Planning On December 11, 2014, panelists Dara Rudick, Management HQ CEO, Pat Powers of Olsen Thielen CPAs, and Melvin Tennant of Meet Minneapolis presented to an audience of association leaders, strategies and tactics to ensure association sustainability…