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Take the Lead! Empowering Owners Through Electronic Voting & Crash Course: Corporate Transparency Act
Technology: the unavoidable force driving our world today. Don’t fall victim to being behind the times when it comes to electronic voting. You’ll assemble a team of allies, equip yourself with legal armor, and learn how to use all the tools in your belt. As the electronic voting landscape evolves faster than the speed of light, you will learn to navigate the myriad of choices and emerge as defenders of fair, efficient, and secure voting processes.
Legal Forum 2024
Legal Topics Affecting Community Associations Board Members, Homeowners, and Community Managers--- Don't miss this opportunity to learn the latest legal updates, ask legal questions, and interact with attorneys and community association colleagues.
Enforcing Rules: Best Practices & the Litigation Process
Rules and regulations are the lifeblood of community living and are crucial to keeping your communities safe and protecting property values. Learn the importance of consistency in enforcement and how to maintain fairness. The reality is sometimes enforcement is not enough, and litigation is necessary. The road to litigation can be ominous and overwhelming. We will give you the roadmap you need to navigate through the enforcement and litigation process.
Budgeting - Common Pitfalls & How to Navigate Them
This is not your typical budget training session! Please join us for a panel discussion with seasoned Property Managers to arm you with tools to help you navigate tricky and sensitive conversations that often arise during the budgeting process and confidently guide your Board towards better financial planning. Topics to be discussed include pressure to keep assessments artificially low, underfunding reserves to avoid assessment increases, disregarding the reserve study, and more. Please bring your questions for a Q&A session at the end!
View Webinar: Board Leader Development Workshop (DCAL)
Learn how to effectively hold leadership roles in communities.
Live Webinar: Navigating the Cook County Property Tax Appeal Process
Brush up on the basics and dive deeper into the world of property tax appeals from a community association perspective! This session, hosted by Timothy Jacobs with KSN, will provide a brief overview of the basics of property tax appeals in Cook County, then will shift focus to walk through the various levels of appeal, timelines, strategies, and the changing (and sometimes challenging) political environment. With the 2024 triennial reassessment upon us for the City of Chicago, this a great opportunity for both seasoned and experienced managers to broaden their knowledge on the property tax appeal process to guide their clients with confidence!
Harnessing AI to Simplify Your Work
In the rapidly evolving landscape of modern work environments, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers unprecedented opportunities to streamline processes, boost productivity, and achieve greater efficiency. This class, "Harnessing AI to Simplify Your Work," is designed to empower participants with practical knowledge and skills to effectively leverage AI technologies in their professional roles.
Rules & Regulations (DCAL) 2024
Gain an understanding of Association Rules & Regulations.
Diving Deep into your Budget and Monthly & Year-End Financials - In Person
Comprehend financial reporting and budgeting
Managerial Triumphs: The Importance of Celebrating Your Accomplishments & Contributions - Live Webinar
Managerial Triumphs is a tribute to the achievements of our dedicated managers, highlighting their unwavering commitment, innovative strategies, and transformative contributions to our community associations. This webinar promises an atmosphere of manager appreciation and discusses the importance of acknowledging the impact of their hard work and the positive influence they've had on our communities.
View Webinar - Governing in Your Community (DCAL)
What are the benefits of a community association and how are community associations structured?
Diving Deep into the Depths of Reserve Studies - In Person
A deep dive into the financial controls of an Association and utilizing sound financial practices.
Winter Woes: Navigating Cold-Weather Crises
Ice damming, frozen pipes, flooding - oh my! Ready or not, cold weather is on its way! Don't get caught in the storm without the proper tools to deal with these common winter emergencies.
View Webinar - Meetings & Elections (DCAL)
Learn about the types and terminology used for meetings and how the election process works!
Capital Project Financial Planning Case Studies: How Your Professional Partners Can Help Navigate Funding Challenges
Community Association Managers play a key role in maintaining the investment of owners in their communities. Development and use of a financial game plan to take on capital intensive repair and replacement projects in a timely manner is key to maintaining a physically healthy community. This program highlights how communities can utilize resources including experienced managers, financial advisors and reserve study professionals to navigate capital project funding challenges. We will review case studies that consider Associations that need to fund near-term capital-intensive projects but lack sufficient reserve funds to pay for the projects.
Manager Insights: Secrets to Being a Budget Partner
Hear from a panel of community association managers how to collaborate for a successful budget.
View Webinar - Understanding Financials (DCAL)
Comprehend the financial responsibilities of the association.
View Webinar - Insurance/Risk Management (DCAL)
Develop an understanding of the mechanics of insurance and how it relates to association living
View Webinar - Fair Practices (DCAL)
Learn how to gain perspective in ethical decision making!
Video Email Marketing
Do you want to learn how to send more impactful email messages? Watch Video Email Marketing