The Arizona Association of Community Managers (AACM) is a professional organization dedicated to promoting a positive understanding of community associations and the contribution of professional management services in the development, establishment and maintenance of high-quality, will-managed neighborhoods.  Founded in 2003 by management groups looking to positively impact their profession, AACM now includes more than 40 of the leading community management companies in Arizona as well as more than 175 affiliate partners who provide a variety of services to Arizona communities.  Representing management companies that serve more than 770,000 Arizona households, AACM is the leading information resource for legislators and community managers regarding homeowners association and management issues.

    AACM was established to improve the professionalism in the management of Arizona Communities and is committed to raising the level of community care in Arizona trough on-going education and proactive support.  The Certified Arizona Association Manager (CAAM®) education program provides the only Arizona-specific professional certification for community managers, which has educated and certified more than 300 community mangers, creating a network of professionals dedicated to properly serving Arizona residents.  By offering certified training to community mangers, as well as enforcing ethics compliance, AACM provides homeowners living in Arizona communities with confidence that their property value will be maintained.

    Community Associations Institute (CAI) is a national organization dedicated to fostering vibrant, competent, harmonious community associations. For more than 30 years, CAI has been the leader in providing education and resources to the volunteer homeowners who govern community associations and the professionals who support them. Our members include community association volunteer leaders, professional managers, community management firms, and other professionals and companies that provide products and services to associations.

    Working closely with our 58 state, regional and local chapters nationwide, we bring together experts to provide the latest information on community association management and governance. We serve our members with books, seminars and workshops, research, continuing education and periodicals, including Common Ground magazine and specialized newsletters on community association management, governance, and law.

    CAI also advocates for legislative and regulatory policies that support responsible governance and effective management. We represent the interests of our members before the U.S. Congress, federal agencies, and other policy-setting bodies on issues such as taxes, insurance, bankruptcy reform and fair housing. In addition, state Legislative Action Committees represent CAI members before state legislatures and agencies on issues such as assessment collection, foreclosure, and construction defects. Download a copy of CAI's public policy statements (PDF).