On May 10, the Management HQ staff team participated in the first-ever 50/50 Day. On this day, more than 11,000 film screenings, discussions and events took place globally in companies, organizations and homes about how to get a more gender-balanced world in all sectors of society. “Being a part of 50/50 Day was important because…
On April 19, 2017, MHQ client, the Illinois Association of Housing Authorities (IAHA) held its 2½-day annual Maintenance and Management Clinic in Decatur, Illinois. At the event, the Decatur Fire Department (DFD) literally set things on fire, leading a “Fire Prevention and Side-by-Side Burn Demo.” To demonstrate how fast a fire can spread without…
In the second of a two-part event planning series, guest writer and event pro, Kalsey Beach, brings MHQ readers some insight on how to plan association events for success! Event sponsorships are a great way to earn event revenue and gain attendees. Unfortunately, event hosts often spring into action too late to gain traction on…
The Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) selected MHQ to serve as its association management partner, beginning July 2017. “ADEC is very pleased to join forces with MHQ,” said Dr. Ramona Fernandez, ADEC President. “We believe MHQ to be the right management company as we grow and expand our reach into a global community…
In the first of a two-part event planning series, guest writer and event pro, Kalsey Beach, brings MHQ readers some insight on how to plan association events for success! Set Goals The most important step in planning an event is often missed – setting goals. Before you sign contracts, select decor and invite guests,…
Dr. Charlene Newkirk, Convener of The Presidents’ Round Table, an organization that brings together African-American Community College leaders for the purpose of ensuring their success as campus leaders, was recognized in April by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society with the prestigious Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction. College presidents and campus CEOs are selected for the Shirley…
For many associations, engaging stakeholders to take action can seem like pulling teeth. However, appealing volunteers around immediate and shared goals is, arguably, among associations’ most important tasks. “So how can associations optimize their chances of influencing their stakeholders’ choices?” Let’s turn our heads to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) for some ideas. In…
Management HQ is proud to be co-hosting Achieve 101 at Southwest High Career & College Center on Thursday, May 4! AchieveMpls CEO Danielle Grant will lead a great conversation about the work AchieveMpls is doing to help students achieve their career and college goals. Attendees will get an inside look at Southwest High’s Career & College Center, talk with staff about…
As we continue to understand how we may or may not be impacted by the President’s recent executive order on immigration, American organizations and professionals have been scrambling to respond. Standing ready to support its members and its mission, read what the Minnesota Library Association (MLA), a Management HQ client, had to say. View MLA’s…
By Trudy Ohnsorg of Cincinnatus Consulting When was the last time your organization engaged in strategic planning? Was it a good experience for you? What changed as a result of your planning? A well-crafted and well-used strategic plan will: Create a clear plan for the future. Energize and motivate the board by providing a rigorous, yet…