Difficult budget issues can often arise quickly and unexpectedly. To maintain a high level of trust with your association’s board and remain transparent, collaborative, and inclusive, be sure to communicate in a timely and thoughtful manner. “We support our executive directors in working closely with our boards to help them ask the right questions,”…
Congratulations to Management HQ (MHQ) CEO and Founder, Dara Rudick, was elected to serve as the 2022 Board Chair of Meet Minneapolis. “It is an honor to serve in a leadership role for such an impactful organization,” said Rudick. “I look forward to supporting Meet Minneapolis’ mission and financial oversight through a lens of diversity,…
On January 19, the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Minnesota Chapter hosted a panel discussion on Building the Next Generation of Nonprofit Board Leadership. Management HQ (MHQ) CEO Dara Rudick facilitated a panel including Mark Nerehausen, President of the Hennepin Theatre Trust; Melvin Tennant, President & Chief Executive Officer at Meet Minneapolis; and Michael…
Serving as MHQ’s Credentialing Coordinator, Gloria Teigland is a valuable member of the team responsible for supporting client credentialing and certification programs. Prior to this position, Gloria worked as a Credentialing Intern for MHQ. She is an experienced customer service professional and has volunteered as a reading mentor with Minneapolis Public Schools. Gloria is currently…
This month, Management HQ (MHQ) celebrates 9 years helping associations grow and thrive. In the words of MHQ staff: “MHQ has been providing AMC services for 9 years now. During that time, we have provided services to a number of client organizations. I have had the opportunity to witness and be a part of…
We at Management HQ want to take this opportunity to say thank you to our amazing client volunteers. The work we do to serve associations that are determined to thrive is only possible because of the dedication and hard work of our volunteer board and committee members. Started on December 5, 1985, by the United…
The National Federation of Paralegal Associations Inc. (NFPA), one of MHQ’s clients, hosted its annual Convention last month. Nearly 200 individuals in the paralegal profession participated from across the country, along with exhibitors & sponsors. MHQ helped NFPA navigate the switch from a hybrid event to a virtual-only format, a month prior to Convention. …
When a board of directors decides to select an association management company, the process can seem intimidating. Management HQ offers this Request for Proposals (RFP) template to help get started. “We understand that when a board is ready to select a new management solution for their association, it is a significant undertaking,” said Dara Rudick, Management…
The pandemic was a learn-as-you-go situation. And what association communication teams learned during the COVID-19 crisis are valuable lessons that can help associations stay engaged with members going forward. Read more. By Melynn Sight, President, nSight Marketing for ASAE About MHQ Management HQ (MHQ) is an accredited, full-service association management company. Our diverse…
For many of us, the past 19 months have been disconcerting. For some, we’ve experienced working remotely, virtually connecting with our teams, and serving our clients and members in an online world. For those of us who are preparing to spend more in-person time with others, and for those of us who continue to minimize…