Joining Community Associations Institute (CAI) is the smartest move you will make this year. Why? As a member, you'll have access to information on the trends in this rapidly changing industry—with practical knowledge, insights from leaders in the field, best practices, research and tools you can use every day.
You'll also gain a network of industry colleagues—over 28,000 of them—and a variety of benefits and services designed to meet your specific and unique needs.
Once you're a member, share the benefits of CAI membership by participating in our Every ONE Counts campaign. Recruit ONE member and be eligible for a grand prize and quarterly rewards. Recruit more members and give yourself additional chances to win. Every new member makes CAI a more effective advocate for you! Learn more.
CAI's 58 chapters give members the opportunity to network, learn and become leaders at the local level. As part of your CAI membership, you automatically get a free chapter membership.
CAI can help you succeed. We are the recognized experts for community association living, governance and management and the first and only national organization created specifically to meet the needs of all community association stakeholders.
Benefits and Applications
Benefits are designed to meet the unique needs of CAI's multidisciplinary membership. To see how CAI can best meet your needs, read the benefits in your membership category below or you can read an overview of all CAI member benefits.
Start enjoying your benefits right away—sign up today using the application for your membership category below!
Questions about membership? Call CAI Direct at (888) 224-4321 (M–F, 9–6:30 p.m. ET) or email .
Who joins CAI
Volunteer leaders
(Board members, trustees, committee members or homeowners residing in community associations—homeowner and condominium associations, cooperatives, master-planned communities, resort communities, etc.)
For only $99 (additional group discounts for other board members are available; the more members you add, the more you save) you can access practical tools, timely information and proven resources that will help make your job easier and your community a better place to live. Savings from discounts and access to vital information will more than cover your dues.
Community managers
For only $105 you can access vital information that will help you grow professionally, and help you manage and advance your career. CAI is committed to community managers and to developing the profession. Savings from discounts and career advancement opportunities will more than cover your dues.
Community management companies
For only $375, you'll get the tools and tips you need to help you deliver services and operate your business. Grow your business using your CAI benefits—tools, resources and opportunities—and gain an edge in the competitive community association marketplace. You'll also receive all the benefits of our community manager membership. Savings from discounts and career and marketing opportunities will more than cover your dues.
Business Partners
(Attorneys, accountants, insurance providers, reserve providers, builder/developers, realtors, software providers, landscapers, roofers, lenders, etc.—anyone who provides products or services to community associations)
For only $495, you'll be directly connected to your target market. Gain an extensive chapter network with one-on-one networking opportunities, access to marketing opportunities exclusive to CAI members, and the opportunity to promote yourself and gain recognition and visibility among thousands of potential clients. Savings from discounts on resources and marketing opportunities will more than cover your dues.
Business partners—expand your marketing and networking opportunities and connect with CAI members on a regional or national level through a Multi-Chapter membership or a National Corporate membership.
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