by Marlee Breakstone | Mar 10, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Connect with Elected Officials, Resources, volunteers
CAI member-advocates like you personally have an opportunity to help CAI build its network of connections with elected officials and support the community association industry. Research shows that legislators who hear from personal or professional connections are...
by Marlee Breakstone | Feb 19, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Resources, volunteers
Whether you are a seasoned organizer or new to the world of advocacy, CAI is here to support you and help you build skills and confidence while affecting meaningful change. Did you know that sharing your perspectives with lawmakers can effectively inspire them to act...
by Marlee Breakstone | Feb 16, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Civility, Community Associations Institute, volunteers
The U.S. holiday commonly called Presidents’ Day is celebrated annually on the third Monday in February. In 1879, President Rutherford B. Hayes decreed Washington’s Birthday a national holiday, and it has remained so since. Officially, the federal holiday is still...
by Marlee Breakstone | Feb 12, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Legislative Action Committees, State Advocacy, volunteers
In 2026, CAI is being intentional about celebrating our dedicated advocates and expanding our advocacy network. By highlighting the expansive and impactful grassroots advocacy conducted on behalf of members in legislatures across the country, we can inspire and...
by Marlee Breakstone | Dec 30, 2025 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Association Guidance, Community Associations Institute, Federal Advocacy, Public Policies, Resources, State Advocacy
As 2025 comes to an end, we’re thrilled to round up the CAI Advocacy Blog stories that captured our subscribers’ attention throughout the year. Here’s a countdown of the top 10 blog posts that made the biggest impact in 2025: Corporate Transparency Act Suspended for...
