On April 7, 2022, Dara Rudick, CEO of Management HQ (MHQ), was invited to participate on a panel of association management experts where her role was to specifically share how MHQ supports diversity, equity, and inclusion within client associations. “Often associations think if Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) as a standalone addition to day-to-day operations…
Management HQ’s (MHQ) Jim Murphy was selected by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) for the second consecutive year as a judge for the prestigious ASAE Gold Circle Awards. The Gold Circle Awards recognize extraordinary marketing, membership, and communications efforts in 15 different categories that move organizations forward. Jim reviewed the submissions independently for…
We welcome our newest team member Mike Swan, as MHQ Membership Manager! Mike joins MHQ as an experienced association membership engagement and communications specialist committed to creating positive experiences for members. With a focus on growing membership and retaining members across MHQ clients, he joins the team with more than seven years’ experience in non-profit…
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. …