Management HQ (MHQ) is pleased to introduce our new account and membership coordinator, Michael Mensinga. Michael brings several years of account management experience to his role of account and membership coordinator. In his role Michael serves clients through stellar, strategic account management and drives membership development and retention for client associations. He is also focused…
Earlier this month, the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) held its annual conference in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The conference, which is fully managed by Management HQ, provides MLA members with continuing education opportunities that enable librarians to better serve their communities. The theme for this year’s conference was “Programmed to Lead,” which is a nod to…
The National Association for Regulatory Administration (NARA) awarded Management HQ (MHQ) with the President’s Award at their Annual Licensing Seminar in Williamsburg, Va. on September 26. The President’s Award recognizes an individual, group, or organization for dedicated and meritorious service to NARA. “We at MHQ deeply appreciate being recognized in this unique way by a…
Management HQ (MHQ) client, the National Association for Regulatory Administration (NARA), recently held its annual licensing seminar in Williamsburg, Virginia. NARA is an international nonprofit professional association representing all human care licensing, including adult residential and assisted living, adult day care, child care, child welfare, and program licensing for services related to mental illness, developmental disabilities, and…
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…
Jim Murphy, Executive Director for National Association of Regulatory Administration (NARA) and Management HQ team member, shares his leadership wisdom and lessons-learned. Q: What advice would you give to someone who aspires to an executive director-level association leader? A: In association leadership, keep listening and learning! Sometimes leaders think that people expect them to have…
Kevin Ward was recently elected as an officer for the Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery, an organization whose mission is to end child abuse and neglect and create strong, healthy families. Kevin has served on the board of the Crisis Nursery for three years, with his personal experience driving his passion for the Crisis Nursery’s work.…
On April 18, MHQ CEO Dara Rudick participated in AchieveMinneapolis’ Principal Partner Day. In partnership with Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS), AchieveMinneapolis matches community leaders with MPS principals for a half-day shadowing opportunity at their schools. Dara’s principal partner was Mary Pat Cumming, principal at FAIR Downtown School, a fine arts public school located in Downtown…
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…