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Meet the Modern Member: 8 Traits

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In a world where consumer expectations shift daily, it's become harder and harder for organizations to keep up. For associations, the challenge is compounded by changes in the world of work that have prompted needs for learning and connections that far exceed those of professionals just a decade ago.

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How to Use Culture Patterns to Unlock New Productivity

PROPEL

This is the fourth post in a new series of case studies that showcase several different ways in which we have worked with a client to solve a particular presenting culture issue. With a small staff tackling a big mission, this organization was ready to grow to new levels, but remained stuck in the inefficiencies and limited results of its past practices.

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A successful agenda: 5 ways to make your board meetings productive and efficient

Ungrated

Community association board meetings can be intense. Strong opinions and clashing egos can make it difficult for boards to stick to an agenda and accomplish their objectives. Thankfully, there are ways to navigate these stressful situations and adhere to the business at hand. Board members need to handle conflict with finesse and discipline rather than brute force, says David J.

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Four Strategies to Enhance Your Future Fly-Ins

Associations Now

Looking for ways to make the most out of your next fly-in? One advocacy expert shares how associations can create meaningful experiences that will not only help member advocates hone their skills but also effectively share their story with legislators. Spring is a busy season for association fly-ins. Whether members are headed to Capitol Hill or their state capital, fly-ins give association staff and their volunteer advocates the opportunity to meet with legislators to tell their stories and mak

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How to Increase Membership Renewal

Dive deep into essential elements that drive member retention. Learn why members may hesitate to renew. Discover actionable techniques to encourage their return and foster lasting engagement. Uncover reasons members choose not to renew. Learn effective tactics to elevate member engagement and communication. Explore methods to encourage member renewal and active participation in your association Download now to take charge of your membership retention strategy!

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Making The Most Of Your Members-Only contnet

MemberClicks

Remember pitching all of your great benefits to your prospective members? Now is the time to deliver! Offering members-only content on your association’s website is a great way to provide your members with added value. But in order for members-only content to be effective, it must be well executed. If you’re not sure where to begin, take a look at these quick tips for levelling up your members-only content!

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Maple Lake Club sues North Central West Virginia Airport for ‘pollutants’ in lake

Community Associations Network

The Maple Lake Club, the homeowners association for the Maple Lake neighborhood of Bridgeport in Harrison County, has filed a lawsuit against the Benedum Airport and the businesses involved in its new terminal construction for getting dirt and debris in the lake.

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PODCAST: 3 Major Challenges Facing Community Association Management Companies in 2023

AvidXchange: Association Management

In our first episode of the “Middle Market Report” podcast , we covered three pervasive trends happening right now in the community association management industry. Let’s set the table with a few figures: There are more than 357,000 community associations in the U.S. Roughly 8000 new associations are developed each year Community associations represent about 40 million housing units, including single family homes, condominiums and co-ops Managing communities to protect and

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RSR Homeowners Association Board calls special meeting to deal with FWC’s warning about developing the gopher tortoise conservation area (FL)

Community Associations Network

The Rock Springs Ridge Homeowners Association Board has called a special meeting to deal with a letter it received from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) warning them against having discussions related to the development of the gopher tortoise lands.

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HOA Fidelity Bonds: Why Your Homeowners Association Needs Them

Community Associations Network

HOA fidelity bonds are critical to the operations of homeowners associations. But, what are these bonds anyway? And what do they cover? A fidelity bond is a form of insurance that protects homeowners associations from unanticipated financial losses such as fraud or theft. Other names for fidelity bonds include crime insurance or fidelity insurance.

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How to Create a Winning Event Marketing Strategy

Events hold the power to create lasting impressions and meaningful connections. They are not only occasions for celebration but also valuable marketing opportunities. Event marketing has become an essential component of successful business strategies, enabling organizations to engage with their target audience and create memorable experiences. However, behind every successful event lies a well-thought-out marketing strategy.

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How To Be a Great HOA Board Member

Community Associations Network

Serving on a Homeowner Association (HOA) board can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Not only do you have the opportunity to serve your community and make decisions that affect the lives of all its residents, but you also gain invaluable experience in problem solving, consensus building, and conflict resolution. Being a great HOA board member requires time commitment, dedication and hard work – but it is worth the effort!

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Case Law Breakdown: Due Process in DC Condos

Community Associations Network

A violation of the condo bylaws occurs. The first question from the board and management is: how do we enforce it? That typically encompasses two issues. The first is: what remedies and tools do we have available to us? The second is: what procedure do we have to follow?

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Window Maintenance & Replacement: Caring for a Crucial Building System

Community Associations Network

When it comes to the list of most important systems to maintain—and potentially the most expensive to replace—in a multifamily building, windows are definitely near the top. The useful life of a given window depends on a number of factors, including its composition and design, as well as seasonal shifts and prevailing weather conditions. Deteriorated windows can lead to problems with other building envelope systems, including façades of all types, from clapboard to masonry and everything in betw

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Governor signs bill allowing Country Club to come off Jackson water (MS)

Community Associations Network

A North Jackson neighborhood now has the state’s permission to come off of Jackson’s water system. On Wednesday, Gov. Tate Reeves signed S.B. 2433, which allows the Country Club of Jackson Homeowners Association to switch back to the well system it used prior to the neighborhood’s annexation in the 1970s.

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The Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Customer Learning

Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your organization’s bottom line. Our research has shown a clear correlation between high program maturity (and ROI!) and choosing the right monetization strategy. This eBook contains clear, actionable ways to approach packaging and pricing models that will help your association grow revenue, improve profitability, and drive expansion into new markets.

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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Common Interest Communities Where to Put Them – and Who Pays?

Community Associations Network

The trend is clear: electric vehicles are the future. General Motors, for instance, announced last year that they intend to convert their entire fleet to electric by 2040. New York City has pledged a carbon-neutral footprint by 2050.

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Condo Smarts: Proxy limitations and how protecting voting rights is paramount (BC)

Community Associations Network

Q: At our recent annual meeting, one person registered with 22 proxies. No one knew this person, and there were some strange situations with the proxies. All of the proxies were in the same handwriting, all allegedly signed by each owner, but did not have the name of the assigned proxy entered.

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Rules for installing solar in complexes and estates in South Africa

Community Associations Network

Unlike stand-alone homeowners, those who live in residential estates or complexes in South Africa have several rules that need to be considered when looking to install solar.

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White Columns HOA accused of dodging covenants (GA)

Community Associations Network

Residents of White Columns are complaining their homeowners association is using a city ordinance loophole to allow all personal transportation vehicles on their streets.

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2024 Association Survey Results Report

2024 Association Survey Results Report For the 10th year, association professionals across the U.S. and Canada provided a look at the inner workings of their organizations when they replied to GrowthZone’s annual survey. Read the 2024 survey results report to see how your association compares: Top Challenges Retention Rates Non-Renewal Reasons Automatic Renewals Reinstatement Strategies Member Engagement Changes & Strategies Why Members Join Non-Dues Revenue Sources Dues Increases, and more