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Minnesota Society of Association Executives Demonstrates Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

MHQ BlogBy mhqadmin April 24, 2015

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

MHQ BlogBy mhqadmin March 18, 2015

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

MHQ BlogBy mhqadmin March 11, 2015

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…

Management HQ Team Participates in AchieveMpls Career Fairs

MHQ BlogBy mhqadmin March 11, 2015

The MHQ staff team serves as association leaders and volunteers as a way to give back to the community. This gives us an in-depth understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by the volunteers we serve. This year, several of the MHQ staff will be volunteering with AchieveMpls, a nonprofit organization that supports public education…

MHQ Success Story: Association Conference Management

MHQ BlogBy mhqadmin February 12, 2015

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…

Leaders Are Made Not Born: A Primer on Leadership Development Programs

MHQ BlogBy mhqadmin February 9, 2015

SUMMARY: While many volunteers have the enthusiasm to guide an organization, they don’t always have the know-how. See how leadership development programs can help instill the skills and confidence it takes to lead. Virtually no one comes out of the womb equipped to be a good volunteer leader, says Scott Brunner, CAE, executive vice president…

From the CEO: MHQ’s 2nd Anniversary

MHQ BlogBy mhqadmin February 9, 2015 4 Comments

When I launched Management HQ (MHQ) on January 1, 2013, I set up shop at a lone desk within a beautiful collaborative work space. I had no clients, no other team members. Plus, to launch this company, I had resigned from a rewarding position – one where I was respected and appreciated – running a powerful…

The Essential Association New Year Checklist

MHQ Blog, UncategorizedBy mhqadmin January 8, 2015

Happy New Year! As a fresh 2015 begins, many association boards of directors are refocusing on the mission and future of the associations they serve. Budgeting is just one piece of the puzzle for positioning your association to thrive in the new year. Here, we offer the essential Association New Year Operations and Compliance Checklist! Past Year…

Right-Size Your Association’s Board

MHQ BlogBy mhqadmin September 30, 2014

As we enter the fall season, many association boards of directors are preparing for elections and incoming leadership. Some are even considering restructuring. One recent trend that we’ve seen is a decrease in the size of boards of directors. A smaller board can offer a number of benefits: Increased efficiencies in performing board duties, including…

From Our CEO: What I Loved About My Summer

MHQ BlogBy mhqadmin August 26, 2014

Remember in your back-to-school days, when teachers asked you to share your summer experiences with the class? In that spirit, here’s what was cool about my summer. Always, Sam Management HQ connected with our next generation workforce A group of 5 high schoolers, including my son, teamed up to create a powerful documentary film…

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