August marks National Civility Month and offers an ideal opportunity to reflect on the importance of respectful dialogue. Civility is especially important in community associations where challenging conversations may be unavoidable. Recent findings from the Polarization Research Lab highlight a growing need for civility. Its studies show polarization not only divides us but also may compromise trust and cooperation within communities.| CAI Advocacy Blog
For many homeowners, joining their association board may seem like an obligation rather than an opportunity. However, it can be transformative both personally and for the broader community. As a long-time board member, I know our community’s strength begins with individual volunteers. The post Getting involved: The power of community leadership appeared first on Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Even the most well-prepared and effective communicators in community associations will inevitably be faced with situations that have escalated into conflict, but experts have several strategies to de-escalate and resolve most difficult conversations. Dealing with difficult conversations doesn’t necessarily mean coming to a final resolution, but it’s a step in the process. The post Difficult conversations: Solving communication challenges with tactics and technology appeared first on Unga...| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
CAI’s Member Service Center takes pride in answering calls live and responding promptly to emails to ensure everyone gets the information they need. But we need your help. Clear, concise, and courteous communication is essential on both sides. Here are some tips to make the most of your interaction with the Member Service Center: The post Spoonful of sugar: Communicating with CAI’s Member Service Center appeared first on Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Having a crisis communication plan in place before an incident happens is essential for managing the situation effectively.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Whether you chose community management or it chose you, you are part of a mission with profound significance.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Effective communication is a core skill that can help smooth the path for community association board members, managers, and residents.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Communities thrive thanks to volunteer leadership. Let's celebrate our volunteers and recognize the importance of fiduciary duty.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
A community garden project at a condominium association in Wynnewood, Pa., is revitalizing the community in more ways than one.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
With all 50 state legislatures convening in 2025, CAI’s legislative action committees are advocating on the state level to develop and maintain sound and effective public policies for the community association industry. Now that the first four months of the year are behind us, 17 states have officially adjourned for 2025.| CAI Advocacy Blog
Community association managers can help guide board members and residents through applications for green technologies.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
CAI legislative action committees monitor state legislation, educate lawmakers, and protect the interests of those living and working in community associations. Each volunteer committee is comprised of homeowner leaders, community managers, and representatives from community association business partners. With all 50 states in session in 2025, CAI LACs host advocacy and fly-in days with state legislators […]| CAI Advocacy Blog
Throughout March, CAI’s Government and Public Affairs team met with members of Congress on Capitol Hill to advocate for support of the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act.(H.R. 1151/S. 756). This legislation was reintroduced last month.| CAI Advocacy Blog
Community association boards can use simple methods to protect sensitive data from cyber crime and breaches.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Community association leaders are emphasizing the importance of physical and mental wellness in the battle over workplace stress.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
This year, let's engage in a health and wellness conversation. What if we focused our efforts around the good of community associations?| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Mentorship can make for exceptional managers, carrying them through the toughest of times and helping them thrive in community associations.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
The Community Associations Institute (CAI) is dedicated to advocating for legislation that improves the governance and sustainability of community associations. As 2025 approaches, CAI’s state government affairs efforts remain member-driven, focused on refining state policy outcomes to strengthen the community association housing model. To effectively shape CAI’s 2025 legislative agenda, the Government and Public Affairs […]| CAI Advocacy Blog
The CAI Heartland Chapter and the CAI Missouri LAC filed a lawsuit in August challenging a "chicken law" impacting Missouri communities.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Strategic planning establishes a roadmap in a changing environment, allowing new board members to play from the same sheet of music.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Learn strategies for hosting memorable experiences, nurturing belonging and empowerment, and building community.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Service and support animals are not deemed to be pets and are not subject to the same rules or restrictions as other animals.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Community association managers must master financial management to drive sound decisions for their communities.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
