A shoutout for and congratulations to MHQ Client, the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA), on delivering an excellent 2026 Paralegal Development Conference. The Paralegal Development Conference took place March 24-26 and brought together 103 paralegal professionals from across the United States for 12 energetic and informative sessions. “The Paralegal Development Conference serves as a…
Multitudes By Dara Rudick, CAE — MHQ CEO When I studied acting in college, a favorite professor used to say, “Under the right circumstances, anyone is capable of anything.” She meant it as encouragement—embrace characters unlike yourself, inhabit choices you’d never make. I didn’t expect to witness this principle in action at Costco. This last…
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…
Minnesota’s Open Meeting Law (Minn. Stat. §13D) is designed to ensure transparency and public access to the decision‑making processes of government bodies throughout the state. Whether at the state, county, municipal, school district, or special district level, the law sets clear expectations for how official business must be conducted. At its core, the law requires…
On March 25, we celebrate Kent Fordyce’s 11-year anniversary with MHQ! Kent partners with MHQ to provide accounting and financial services to MHQ and our clients. “I owe Kent a great deal of gratitude for his expertise and values,” said MHQ CEO Dara Rudick. “He has been a wonderful thought partner through the years, and…
On March 9, we celebrate Mike Swan’s four-year anniversary with MHQ! Mike serves as MHQ’s Membership Manager overseeing our Client Services along with supporting clients in growing membership and retaining members. He also serves as a client Executive Director. “Mike is such a great leader and teammate. He’s consistently focused on how to make things…
February 2nd was Self Renewal Day, a day dedicated to encouraging everyone to focus on their personal growth and well‑being. This special day reminds us to step back from our hectic routines and reflect on what truly matters in our lives. We asked members of our MHQ team to share their favorite self‑care tips, and…
At Management HQ, we spend a lot of time working alongside organizations that operate in environments where clarity, structure, and steady leadership matter. Whether the work involves coordinating volunteers, managing complex programs, or keeping a mission‑driven organization moving in the right direction, the dynamics are often similar: people rely on leadership groups to set direction,…
Resilience By Dara Rudick, CAE — MHQ CEO At dinner on Sunday night, my 82‑year‑old mother casually mentioned that she had joined the peaceful demonstrators at a Minnesota federal detention center last week, standing before masked, heavily armed federal immigration enforcement officers. Last Friday, tens of thousands of Minnesotans gathered in downtown Minneapolis—despite the -17°F…
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 second year in a row. This organization is having a powerful impact and provides invaluable…