by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Jan 27, 2026 | CAI, Community Associations
Like many of you, I’ve been watching what’s happening in Minneapolis, and it’s heavy. We’re feeling the impacts in our communities too. CAI members and community leaders across the globe have an opportunity to lead by building community and focusing on civility.
by Hazel Siff | Dec 4, 2025 | CAI, Community Associations
Now that your community is off to its best HOA holiday ever with clear and easy-to-follow decorating guidelines, board members and managers should put policy development, implementation, and enforcement aside for a minute and remember what’s really important: celebrating the season. Often, that means helping residents with the influx of packages and guests. It also means creating opportunities for residents to get together and boost engagement.
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Dec 1, 2025 | CAI, Community Associations
As we step into December, many of us are coming off a long weekend of family, friends, food, and reflection. In the moments you feel overwhelmed, remember your CAI community is here for you — to help you finding meaning, trusted tools and insights, quick insights, data and trends, standards, guidance, and best practices.
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Oct 31, 2025 | Advocacy, CAI
I believe when people love where they live, communities thrive. When professionals love where they work, communities are more connected and content. That’s why I’m introducing two campaigns: Love Where You Live and Love Where You Work. These ideas speak to the heart of CAI’s vision of being the global leader advancing excellence in community association living.
by Guest Author | Aug 6, 2025 | CAI, Community Associations
Many community association leaders are unaware that most music and movies are protected by copyright. Use of copyrighted work without a license constitutes infringement regardless of intent. If a community association publicly plays music or a movie, it must first obtain a license.