activities · 17
what they do
direct service · 7
- Annual conference hosting Member Meetings and ConventionsHosts an annual conference, with the 2025 event scheduled at the Palms Place Hotel in Las Vegas, Arizona, to convene professionals in campus housing and residence life.
- Fund development from individuals and corporate partners Professional Development Scholarships and Research GrantsReceives donations from individuals and corporate partners to support programs, advance the organization's mission, and empower campus housing and residence life professionals. These contributions also help engage the broader higher education community.
- Fundraising from individuals and corporate partners Professional Development Scholarships and Research GrantsReceives donations from individuals and corporate partners to support programs, empower campus housing and residence life professionals, and advance the organization's mission within the higher education community.
- Recognition of corporate partnersAdministers the Corporate Partner of the Year Award, established in 2004, to recognize corporate partners who contribute to residential student programs and environments.
- Recognition of corporate partners Professional and Organizational Achievement AwardsAdministers the Corporate Partner of the Year Award, established in 2004, to recognize corporate partners who contribute to creating and sustaining environments and programs for residential students.
- Support for the Campus Housing Index Professional Development Scholarships and Research GrantsProvides support for the Campus Housing Index through software resources and volunteer expertise, contributing to data-driven insights in campus housing practices.
- Support for the Campus Housing Index Professional Development Scholarships and Research GrantsProvides support for the Campus Housing Index through software and volunteer expertise to advance data-informed practices in campus housing.
research · 3
- Funding for Campus Housing Research Professional Development Scholarships and Research GrantsProvides research grants of up to $7,000 to professionals, faculty, and students to support studies on housing trends, student experience, and staff retention, including a three-year study on the influence of residential options on student engagement and persistence.
- Research grant funding Professional Development Scholarships and Research GrantsProvides research grants of up to $7,000 to professionals, faculty, and students to study housing trends, student experience, and staff retention; has funded projects since 2015, including a three-year study on residential options and student persistence in college.
- Research grant program Professional Development Scholarships and Research GrantsOffers research grants of up to $7,000 to professionals, faculty, and students since 2015, supporting studies on housing trends, student experience, staff retention, and a three-year study on residential options’ impact on student engagement and persistence in college.
capacity building · 7
- Corporate Partner Recognition Program Professional and Organizational Achievement AwardsRecognizes corporate partners who contribute to creating and sustaining environments and programs for residential students through the Corporate Partner of the Year Award, established in 2004.
- Leadership development and inclusion initiatives Professional Development Scholarships and Research GrantsSupports programs like the Leadership Academy and expands award opportunities to increase participation and advancement of underrepresented populations within the campus housing profession.
- Leadership development and inclusion initiatives Professional Development Scholarships and Research GrantsSupports programs like the Leadership Academy and broadens award opportunities to increase participation and advancement of underrepresented populations in campus housing professions.
- Professional development scholarships Professional Development Scholarships and Research GrantsOffers scholarships to enable housing and residence life professionals to attend training events such as the James C. Grimm National Housing Training Institute and Campus Home. LIVE!, particularly supporting those who might not otherwise afford to participate.
- Professional development scholarships Professional Development Scholarships and Research GrantsProvides scholarships to enable housing and residence life professionals—especially those who might not otherwise afford it—to attend professional events such as the James C. Grimm National Housing Training Institute and Campus Home. LIVE!.
- Scholarship Programs for Professional Development Professional Development Scholarships and Research GrantsOffers scholarships to enable professionals, particularly those from underrepresented populations, to attend events such as the James C. Grimm National Housing Training Institute or Campus Home. LIVE! and participate in programs like the Leadership Academy.
- Support for Campus Housing Index Professional Development Scholarships and Research GrantsSupports the Campus Housing Index, including providing software and volunteer expertise to assist campus housing and residence life professionals.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Corporate partnership model with tiered engagement corporate_partnership_modelThe organization uses a tiered corporate partnership structure to engage corporate sponsors in conference support and broader initiatives, allowing for differentiated involvement and resource contribution.
- Fundraising to advance strategic initiatives and programsDrives growth in strategic initiatives, education, and research by inspiring donor engagement and raising funds to support institutional advancement.
- Stewardship of financial resources to support campus housing developmentAdvances campus housing development by managing financial resources strategically, including leveraging endowment funds to improve access to professional development and growth opportunities.
- Strategic partnership and resource mobilization for campus housing development partner_recognitionAdvances campus housing development by recognizing corporate partners' contributions and mobilizing financial resources through fundraising and endowment use to support professional growth and program sustainability.
- Strategic partnership and resource mobilization for campus housing development strategic_partnerships_and_resource_mobilizationAdvances campus housing and student environments by recognizing corporate partners' contributions and driving growth through fundraising, strategic initiatives, and responsible stewardship of financial resources like endowments.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
AIMHO Annual Conference
Annual gathering featuring keynote speakers, sessions, networking events, and a corporate partner fair to support professional development and collaboration
AIMHO Travel Grant
Program supporting member attendance at conferences through financial assistance
Diversity & Social Justice (DSJ) Initiative
Committee-driven effort promoting equity in housing, including affinity groups and resources for underrepresented populations
Lyle T. Morse Corporate Partner of the Year Award
Annual award recognizing corporate partners who have demonstrated long-term commitment and significant contributions to AIMHO and its members
Senior Housing Officer Institute (SHO)
Pre-conference professional development program for senior housing officers, offering leadership training and educational sessions
relationships · 21
who they work with
- ACUHO-I Partner — Raises money for ACUHO-I to fund large-scale educational programs, research initiatives, and practice innovations for campus housing and residence life professionals.
- AMF Mattresses Partner — Recipient of the Lyle Morse Award in 2008.
- Adirondack Solutions Partner — Recipient of the Lyle Morse Award in 2020.
- Brill Company Partner — Recipient of the Lyle Morse Award in 2024.
- Collegiate Concepts Partner — Recipient of the Lyle Morse Award in 2010.
- Foliot Partner — Recipient of the Lyle Morse Award in 2015.
- Foliot Furniture Partner — Recipient of the Lyle Morse Award in 2023.
- Microfridge Partner — Recipient of the Lyle Morse Award in 2016.
- NSSE Partner — Partnered on a three-year study evaluating how undergraduate students’ residential options influence their engagement and persistence.
- Norse Partner — Recipient of the Lyle Morse Award in 2006 and 2004.
- OCM (On Campus Marketing) Partner — Recipient of the Lyle Morse Award in 2019.
- Palms Place Hotel Partner — Host venue for the AIMHO 2025 Annual Conference.
- RT London Partner — Recipient of the Lyle Morse Award in 2006.
- Sauder Partner — Recipient of the Lyle Morse Award in 2007.
- Sauder Education Partner — Recipient of the Lyle Morse Award in 2012.
- Sodexo Partner — Recipient of the Lyle Morse Award in 2011.
- Southwest Contract Partner — Recipient of the Lyle Morse Award in 2018 and 2009.
- Star Rez Partner — Recipient of the Lyle Morse Award in 2014.
- Sustainable Furniture Partner — Recipient of the Lyle Morse Award in 2017.
- T.W. Raftery Partner — Recipient of the Lyle Morse Award in 2005.
- Transformations Furniture Partner — Recipient of the Lyle Morse Award in 2013.