On March 6, advocates for the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) headed to the capitol in St. Paul, Minn. to advocate for libraries on behalf of all Minnesotans. Leading up to the annual legislative day, library supporters were asked to submit statements about why Minnesota libraries transform, highlighting the services and values in all types of…
As a workforce it seems we are more overwhelmed than ever before. We have less time and more distractions, making it difficult to squeeze anything that isn’t absolutely critical into our workdays. Your association members are no exception, which can make finding time to focus on professional development and credentialing nearly impossible. According to a…
The staff at Management HQ (MHQ) is getting into the spirit of the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games by holding their own MHQ Office Olympics. During the course of the Olympics, staff competed in a number of games of “skill” for the glory of winning gold, silver or bronze medals in each event. “The games…
The Network for Energy, Water and Health in Affordable Buildings (NEWHAB) expands access to healthy, efficient housing for all by leveraging the relationships between individuals, sectors, and policies. MHQ provided the operational support necessary to increase stakeholder engagement and coordination during a leadership transition period. Learn more about how MHQ helped increase engagement in NEWHAB.
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…