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There are probably as many ways to work with dashboards to realize these benefits of critical thinking and board engagement as there are board members.

Board members are elected officials responsible for managing an association’s affairs and overseeing the community.

“Don’t take yourself so seriously”...and other nuggets of presidential advice!

If your co-op has vacancies for any other reason, we suggest you try these ideas.

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Board meetings are an opportunity to prove to homeowners that they are well-run.

Managing an association's finances and creating budgets that allow a community to preserve market values.

Community association board members spend a lot of time communicating, whether it’s with one another, community members, vendors, or your management company

Occasionally, a board member needs to be removed from the board

Gossip is harmful in all organizations, and community associations are no exception.

Terminology is essential to the success of your role.

Overall, co-operatives have a proven track record of being more sustainable than other forms of business, with over 90% remaining successful after 3-5 years.

Congratulations, you have been accepted as a member of your community association's board of directors.

If you have chosen to dedicate valuable time serving as a board member, giving the job your best effort requires you to refine certain skills and learn new ones.

Operating manuals ensure that an organization delivers consistent customer/member service based upon best practices. Manuals are used by leadership and staff for training and reference.

Many people associate them with judgment, bias, and the need to defend one’s actions. However, without appropriate monitoring and feedback, it is challenging to assess whether your board is meeting...

Avoid these errors as the board delves into policy development.

A voluntary role serving as a board member does involve work, but you’d be surprised by the great impact you can have on your community.

It stands to reason that the more effective your board meetings are, the more likely it is that this group will be successful in keeping the organization on track and...

Annual meetings are important events in the life of an association.

The following are my personal eight golden rules to help you achieve that goal.

Nonprofits are a magical place filled with super passionate hardworking and extremely motivated individuals.

Affordable housing is a broad and complex subject that is intertwined with multiple disciplines, including finance, economics, politics, and social services.

For the millions of Americans with mobility issues, emergencies such as fires and floods pose a particular challenge.