Executive Director Jim Murphy Runs and Pursues Hobbies “I’ve averaged over 1000 miles each month throughout the pandemic,” says Jim. “I also do things to support others – my miles are dedicated to an autistic child that I was matched with almost 5 years ago through the #Irun4Michael group.” Jim also mentions that pursuing hobbies…
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to the structure of board committees. Committees should be organized to fit the distinct needs of their board and institution. Yet with more than 100 years of collective experience association management expertise, the Management HQ team offers this advice to support high-performing committees: 1. Take Meeting Minutes: “While recordings are helpful, keeping…
In the last year we have seen a dramatic change in registration habits across association annual meetings – one that causes committee chairs and board members to squirm in their seats. When it comes to registering to attend events, annual meeting registrants procrastinate. While attendees register later and later for events, event planners and…
Information compiled by Management HQ Not since the early 1980s has a group been simultaneously the youngest and largest generation in the U.S. workforce. What does this mean for leadership development? Is it time to reassess and reinterpret some distinguishing characteristics of millennials? Quick facts from the Pew Research Center: Millennials have surpassed Generation X…
Minneapolis, Minn. – Oct. 17, 2016 – The National Association for Regulatory Administration (NARA), an international association representing all human care licensing, has selected Management HQ to serve as its association management partner. As of Sept. 1, 2016, Management HQ will begin the transition to provide full-service association management services to NARA. “NARA is enthusiastic…
In a July/August supplement for Associations Now magazine, Dara Rudick, MHQ CEO, shares insight as to how an association management company can provide the right expertise to help associations grow. Read the full story.
When I launched Management HQ (MHQ) on January 1, 2013, I set up shop at a lone desk within a beautiful collaborative work space. I had no clients, no other team members. Plus, to launch this company, I had resigned from a rewarding position – one where I was respected and appreciated – running a powerful…
Professional membership associations, like all organizations, encounter times of transition. We have created this 3-part series to help association boards navigate smoothly through these challenges. In this first installation of our series, we help you plan for a successful search. [bra_toggle collapsable=’yes’ caption=’Step 1. Define What You Need to Know’] Retiring long-time executive directors, changes…