Congressional Advocacy Summit: Beyond the talking points
Advocacy is about more than making policy requests. At CAI’s 2026 Congressional Advocacy Summit, community association leaders demonstrated how genuine relationships, thoughtful conversations, and industry expertise help advance federal priorities while building lasting connections with lawmakers and their staff.
Good Neighbor Day: It takes a village
Community collaboration doesn’t happen by accident. Community managers and board members can foster trust, connection, engagement, and good neighbors to help communities thrive.
Community association budgeting: Transparency, planning, and resident engagement
Many community associations are in the thick of budget preparations for their next fiscal year. A well-crafted budget reflects shared priorities, safeguards essential services, and supports long-term sustainability.
Condo reserve funding requirements: What the new changes mean
Earlier this year, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced important changes to condominium reserve funding requirements. Management companies and condo boards nationwide need to take the changes seriously and act now.
Wildfire mitigation: What communities can learn from the 2025 LA fires
Learn how wildfire mitigation strategies can help community associations reduce risk, protect structures, and improve preparedness. Here are some critical lessons learned based on research on the Los Angeles fires in 2025.
PCAM Case Study: 5 insider tips for CAI’s prestigious manager designation
Sitting for the PCAM Case Study requires time, patience, and skill. Careful planning will make the experience well worth it. A Case Study facilitator shares five tips to help community association managers achieve CAI’s most prestigious designation in the profession.
Customer service: How board members build trust, stronger communities
Board actions and attitudes are interwoven with customer service and community culture. Learn how board members can build trust through better customer service, stronger communication, transparency, and resident engagement.
Corporate Transparency Act: Final rule ends reporting requirements
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued a final rule permanently exempting U.S. companies and persons, including community association board members, from beneficial ownership reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act.
Pool president: Community leader dives in during lifeguard shortage
An HOA board president for more than 20 years in Cincinnati shares why she volunteered as a lifeguard at her community pool and the impact it had on her.
Eyes on the prize: Working toward CAI’s PCAM designation
CAI’s Professional Community Association Manager designation is the highest professional recognition available to community association manager. A newly minted PCAM describes her experience.
