Why Join CAI?

The value of your membership can be evaluated not only by the tangible benefits you receive, but also by the practical guidance you receive. Here are eight ways you’ll benefit from your CAI membership:

Increase your knowledge and expertise
CAI’s ever-growing library of over 100 publications, guides, and reports will give you concise, practical advice and sound solutions on reserve funding and investments, association rules, insurance, risk management, contract negotiations, architectural control, assessment guidelines, manager credentialing, and much more. Members also have free access to CAI’s online research library - available 24 hours a day.

Other services and options include: networking with board members, professionals, and industry experts at meetings and online; calling our knowledgeable customer service department – CAI Central – for answers to your questions; surfing through CAI’s Web site for articles or message board discussions; and learning best practices from National Community Association of the Year Award (NCAYA) winners.

Sharpen Your Skills
Attend and participate in national and local education programs tailored specifically to meet your needs. Our homeowner education track, Professional Management Development Program (PMDP), law seminars, CEO-MC retreat, national conferences and forums, and chapter seminars and events provide a variety of formats and content.

Stay Informed
CAI has something for everyone. Learn about the latest community association trends, issues, and legislation through our periodicals which include: our bimonthly magazine, Common Ground ; local chapter magazines and newsletters; Community Association Law Reporter; Ledger Quarterly; Community Management; CAI’s Journal of Community Association Law; CEO Insights; and Capital Connection.

Build Local Connections
Through automatic membership in one of CAI’s 56 chapters nationwide, you will have the opportunity to participate and learn about the latest state and local legislative issues, find qualified and convenient product and service providers, make key networking and business contacts, be listed in the chapter membership directory, and attend monthly education programs and functions.

Gain Professional Expertise
By strengthening your skills and earning designations and certifications, CAI members increase their marketability, earnings potential, credibility, and efficiency. CAI designations are earned through completion of PMDP courses and exams and include: PCAM® — Professional Community Association Manager, AMS® —Association Management Specialist, AAMC® —Accredited Association Management Company, RS—Reserve Specialist, and CMCA® —Certified Manager of Community Associations.

Save Money
CAI members receive substantial discounts an all products and services including a 40% discount on publications. You will also enjoy discounts and special services on such things as insurance, education programs, electricity and natural gas deregulation buyers group program, and executive retirement planning.

Expand Your Business Base
Market and build your business by increasing contacts with community association board members and professionals through chapter directories, conferences and local events, participation in the recruiter club, advertising opportunities, exhibiting at trade shows, and sponsorship programs.

Influence Legislation and Policy
Protect your interests through CAI’s lobbying activities. You can help our efforts to overturn harmful legislation, fight unfair municipal and business practices, and make sure community association homeowner interests are protected. CAI’s government and public affairs department lobby’s state and federal governments on behalf of community associations throughout the country.