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Manager Membership
Be part of a statewide network of fellow community management professionals who are committed to higher standards of practice and ethical behavior. As a 2,800 member professional association, CACM is a learning community for professionals committed to furthering their skills and success through effective community management.

As an active CACM manager member, you'll have access to exclusive benefits and enjoy opportunities geared toward advancing your career, exposing you to new ideas, keeping you up on best practices and connecting you with valuable contacts.
 

"The fact that I belong to an organization that offers a designation, follows a code of ethics and continually educates its members provides existing and potential clients with a degree of confidence in my professionalism that otherwise might not exist."

-Melinda Young, CCAM
Senior Vice President, Walters Management



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Manager Member benefits include:

Training and Heightened Professionalism
More than 200 CACM programs and educational opportunities throughout the year offer a great way to earn continuing education units or simply expand your knowledge of community management topics. Learn more.

Professional Tools
Peruse our online Manager Toolkit, an exclusive manager member benefit, for sample standardized contracts, board policies and more to help make your job easier.

Board Packet Materials
Looking for information to educate your board of directors? Refer to the "In the Boardroom" ongoing feature in Vision magazine, order free copies of the brochure "Is Your Community Manager Certified?" or find articles, statistics and other important information pertaining to the CID industry in our Resource Center.

Resource Guide
A free listing and complimentary copy of this comprehensive directory is provided to members annually. The Resource Guide connects you with professional associates and business partners throughout the state.

Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Practice
These standards are adopted by the CACM Board of Directors as the official rules of conduct when performing services related to the practice of community association management. Commitment to this code provides satisfaction and pride in belonging to a group of highly ethical peers. Learn more.

Informative Publications
Manager members receive complimentary subscriptions to the following CACM publications:

Vision: CACM's quarterly, full-color magazine presents informative articles regarding the latest trends, technical items and matters of professional development to community managers.

Law Journal: A quarterly newsletter providing easily understood interpretations of legal matters, including our extremely popular annual new case law issue, as well as a regularly featured Legal Directory that lists legal professionals serving the CID industry.

myCommunity: A monthly e-newsletter that keeps members informed about upcoming CACM events, new programs and courses, announcements, tips and industry developments.

A Voice in Sacramento
CACM plays an active role in Sacramento, where new legislation and regulations are changing the way community association managers do business. Not only are member interests represented at the Capitol, but CACM also regularly informs members of legislative activity impacting their careers and communities. Learn more.

Networking
Attend CACM's regional events, including Forums, Facilities Management Conferences, Professional Development Seminars, Law Seminars and the Statewide Expo & Conference, which offer face-to-face networking, professional development and fun. Learn more.

Member Discounts
CACM manager members received discounted registration prices for all events and courses, as well as discounted CCAM certification and MCAM certification fees.