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COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE OF

AZ · EIN 860386343 · $419K rev · infrastructure · advocacy · www.cai-az.org
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Community Associations Institute of Arizona (CAI AZ) supports professionals and organizations in the community association industry through education, networking, and advocacy. The organization serves community managers, management companies, business partners, and homeowner leaders by providing access to industry resources, professional development programs, and legislative updates. It operates as a chapter of the national CAI, focusing on the Arizona community association sector.

activities · 21

what they do

direct service · 9
  • Members-Only Job Bank
    Operates a free, members-only job bank for posting job opportunities within the community association industry.
  • Online Service Provider Directory Member and Industry Directory Services
    Maintains an online directory to connect members and the public with industry companies, facilitating service provider referrals and offering business partners a platform to list their services.
  • Operate job bank and sponsorship programs
    Runs a free, members-only job bank for posting employment opportunities and offers an Annual Sponsorship Marketing Program to increase exposure for businesses in the community association industry.
  • Operate job bank for members
    Runs a free, members-only job bank that allows organizations to post job opportunities within the community association industry.
  • Operate online service provider directory Member and Industry Directory Services
    Provides a searchable online directory where members and the public can find and connect with industry service providers; the directory is accessible to hundreds each month and includes free listings for business partners.
  • Operate online service provider directory Member and Industry Directory Services
    Provides a searchable online directory where members and the public can find and connect with industry service providers; the directory is used by hundreds each month and includes free listings for business partners.
  • Produce and distribute publications
    Publishes a monthly "Community Resource Magazine" and a yearly printed Membership Directory, both available in digital formats across devices, and offers business partners opportunities to contribute articles and gain exposure.
  • Provide educational resources and training Customized Professional Skills Workshops
    Offers educational courses such as the "Board Leadership Development Workshop" and educational luncheons, publishes the monthly "Community Resource Magazine," and provides digital access to the CAI AZ Membership Directory for members on multiple devices.
  • Publications and Directories
    Publishes digital and print editions of "Community Resource Magazine" and a membership directory, offering business partners opportunities to write articles and receive free listings.
capacity building · 12
  • Committee Participation and Support Committee Management & Member Engagement
    Facilitates member involvement in committees, including those dedicated to Homeowner Leaders, Managers, and Business Partners, and provides support to these committees through the Executive Director.
  • Deliver education and professional development Customized Professional Skills Workshops
    Provides educational programming such as the Board Leadership Development Workshop, educational luncheons, and accredited certifications through the Professional Management Development Program (PMDP), offered at discounted rates for members.
  • Disseminate legislative and industry information Legislative Monitoring & Advocacy for Industry Professionals
    Provides up-to-date resources on legislation affecting community associations, shares current legislative updates, and offers access to innovations and best practices to help boards save time and money.
  • Educational Resources and Training
    Provides access to information on innovations, best practices, and legislative updates affecting community associations, offers resources for board members, and delivers accredited certifications through its Professional Management Development Program (PMDP) at discounted rates for members.
  • Enable peer and professional networking Member and Industry Directory Services
    Facilitates peer networking among board members and provides access to industry professionals through events, committees, and educational programs to exchange knowledge and stay informed on trends.
  • Facilitate committee participation and leadership Committee Management & Member Engagement
    Manages a committee structure with dedicated groups for Homeowner Leaders, Managers, and Business Partners, and accepts annual applications from members in good standing to serve; provides Executive Director support to each committee.
  • Facilitate member committees Committee Management & Member Engagement
    Maintains multiple committees—including dedicated groups for Homeowner Leaders, Managers, and Business Partners—and accepts annual applications from members in good standing to participate; committees are supported by the Executive Director and focus on industry trends and peer engagement.
  • Networking and Events
    Facilitates peer networking opportunities for community association board members and provides access to industry professionals through various educational and networking events, including luncheons and workshops.
  • Promote professional credentials and business exposure Sponsorship Development & Recognition
    Provides tools and programs—including an Annual Sponsorship Marketing Program and article opportunities in publications—to promote the value of managers and increase market exposure for business partners.
  • Provide legislative and industry resources Legislative Monitoring & Advocacy for Industry Professionals
    Offers up-to-date resources and legislative updates to help community association boards understand and comply with relevant laws, reduce costs, and stay informed on industry innovations and best practices.
  • Support peer and professional networking Member and Industry Directory Services
    Facilitates peer networking among board members and provides access to industry professionals through events, committees, and educational programs to exchange knowledge and expand professional connections.
  • Support professional development and certification
    Offers accredited certifications through the Professional Management Development Program (PMDP) at discounted rates for members and provides tools to promote manager credentials and market value.
strategies · 19

how they think

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named programs · 5

what they call their work

CAI AZ Service Provider Directory
Online and printed directory listing business partners and service providers for community associations, included with membership and available as an upgrade
Community Resource Magazine
Monthly digital and print publication featuring industry articles, with advertising and content contribution opportunities for members
Educated Business Partner Designation
Education program for business partners to enhance credibility and differentiate their companies within the industry
Legislative Advocacy Program
Initiative supporting members in influencing government policy and staying informed on legislative issues affecting community associations
Professional Management Development Program (PMDP)
Accredited certification program for community managers offering professional development and career advancement at discounted member rates
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • CAI Network — State chapter of the national Community Associations Institute organization.
  • CAI AZ Network — Operates the Online Service Directory for member companies in the community association industry.
  • Community Association Institute (CAI) Network — Functions as a chapter of the national Community Association Institute.
  • Community Associations Institute Network — The CAI Arizona Chapter is one of 63 Community Associations Chapters worldwide.
  • TrustBank Partner — Business partner organization represented on the board