by Marlee Breakstone | May 5, 2026 | Advocacy, August Recess, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Connect with Elected Officials, volunteers
As the summer months approach and several holidays draw near, community associations nationwide are bringing people together for community-driven events. Such festivities are just one example of why Americans living in homeowners associations, condominiums, and...
by Marlee Breakstone | Apr 2, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Connect with Elected Officials, Resources, volunteers
At CAI, we know that advocacy is not one-size-fits-all. There is no single correct way to be an effective advocate. Each situation warrants different approaches, and CAI often employs several methods of communication in grassroots efforts to keep members aware and...
by Hannah Engber | Aug 18, 2022 | State Advocacy
August means back-to-school season and wild weather is some parts of the country. In 46 states, primaries are ruling the political front. Thirty-four senate seats and all 435 seats in the house, in addition to more than 6,500 state legislature seats, will be decided...
by Matthew Green | Feb 16, 2017 | Federal Advocacy
Did you know that an individualized email to your legislator has nearly the same impact as an in-person visit? This is true according to findings by the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF), which just released its latest report Citizen-Centric Advocacy: The...
