Minnesota’s Open Meeting Law (Minn. Stat. §13D) is designed to ensure transparency and public access to the decision‑making processes of government bodies throughout the state. Whether at the state, county, municipal, school district, or special district level, the law sets clear expectations for how official business must be conducted. At its core, the law requires…
DetailsOn March 25, we celebrate Kent Fordyce’s 11-year anniversary with MHQ! Kent partners with MHQ to provide accounting and financial services to MHQ and our clients. “I owe Kent a great deal of gratitude for his expertise and values,” said MHQ CEO Dara Rudick. “He has been a wonderful thought partner through the years, and…
DetailsOn March 9, we celebrate Mike Swan’s four-year anniversary with MHQ! Mike serves as MHQ’s Membership Manager overseeing our Client Services along with supporting clients in growing membership and retaining members. He also serves as a client Executive Director. “Mike is such a great leader and teammate. He’s consistently focused on how to make things…
Details[Editor’s note: We share this post, originally posted in 2021, as a framework to help guide board directors.] Folks who are new to board service, or even folks who have been serving for decades, often wonder exactly what their job as a board member is. It’s pretty simple, really. In this three-part video series, we…
DetailsMy Dog Is My Home is a national nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness and their companion animals. MHQ is proud to have My Dog Is My Home as our 2026 community partner for the third year in a row. This organization is having a powerful impact and provides invaluable…
DetailsRisk Readiness Commentary by Mike Swan – MHQ Executive Director At MHQ, we partner with clients to ensure they’re future-ready. The past decade has shown that risk readiness is just as essential as having a strong strategic plan or a balanced budget. And importantly, risk readiness isn’t just about drafting contingency plans — it’s about…
DetailsThe Corner of the World Your Work Touches By Dara Rudick, CAE — MHQ CEO Lately I’ve found myself feeling uninspired, and then feeling guilty about that. With everything happening in our communities – the fear some neighbors are carrying; the weight of everyday citizens navigating unprecedented attacks on our city; and the deep beauty of folks standing up for one another – who am I to feel anything less than…
DetailsFebruary 2nd was Self Renewal Day, a day dedicated to encouraging everyone to focus on their personal growth and well‑being. This special day reminds us to step back from our hectic routines and reflect on what truly matters in our lives. We asked members of our MHQ team to share their favorite self‑care tips, and…
DetailsAt Management HQ, we spend a lot of time working alongside organizations that operate in environments where clarity, structure, and steady leadership matter. Whether the work involves coordinating volunteers, managing complex programs, or keeping a mission‑driven organization moving in the right direction, the dynamics are often similar: people rely on leadership groups to set direction,…
DetailsResilience By Dara Rudick, CAE — MHQ CEO At dinner on Sunday night, my 82‑year‑old mother casually mentioned that she had joined the peaceful demonstrators at a Minnesota federal detention center last week, standing before masked, heavily armed federal immigration enforcement officers. Last Friday, tens of thousands of Minnesotans gathered in downtown Minneapolis—despite the -17°F…
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