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OMG execs attend VSAE’s AMC Summit
OMG’s Gail Phillips, CAE, Senior Vice President of Association Management, Client Care, as well as Director of Risk Management Blake Hegeman and Executive Director Jennifer Thomas, CAE, attended… Read More
OMG’s Hill and Quejado earn CNAP certification
Congratulations to OMG’s Accounting Director, Donna Hill, CNAP, and Accountant, Kristian Quejado, CNAP, for earning their Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP) certification. The Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP)… Read More
OMG retreat brings together team to build, bond, grow
Teamwork makes the dream work! Organization Management Group’s company retreat in May was all about striking the perfect balance: working hard, playing hard and growing together as employees… Read More
Smooth sailing on-site (and a little high-flying fun) at NARPM®’s 2024 Broker/Owner Conference & Expo
OMGers are working hard on-site and behind the scenes this week during the National Association of Residential Property Managers’ 2024 Broker/Owner Conference & Expo in… Read More
NPBA Bench Bar Conference combines CLE, networking and industry learning, updates
The Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association held an outstanding 26th Annual Bench Bar Conference on April 11. The day-long event at Hilton Norfolk THE MAIN featured the Honorable… Read More
OMG, News! Winter 2023 – 2024
Newsletter for Winter 2023-2024 The seasons change, but OMG ’s commitment to helping its organizations thrive does not. Check out some highlights of what we and our clients… Read More
Insights and Impact at the AMCI Annual Meeting
OMG President Mike Reitelbach, CAE RCE IOM, attended the AMC Institute (AMCI) Annual Meeting held Feb. 21-23 in Las Vegas. The event boasted record attendance, with participants benefitting… Read More
Outstanding Training For Outstanding Leaders
OMG Senior Vice President of Association Management, Client Care Gail Summers Phillips, CAE, right, who serves as CEO of the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM), attended… Read More
Association Management = Success for your Organization
Regardless of tax status or budget size – growth in net income, net revenue and net assets are stronger when using association management companies (AMCs), according to a… Read More
Blake Hegeman joins OMG as Director of Risk Management
It’s a fabulous Friday to celebrate the addition of Blake Hegeman to Organization Management Group as Director of Risk Management. He will be working out of OMG’s Richmond… Read More
OMG’s Team NARPM® Takes on Atlanta and Annual Convention
And that’s a wrap! The hardworking Team OMG/Team NARPM is back home in Virginia following an outstanding 2023 NARPM® Annual Convention & Trade Show at the Omni Atlanta… Read More
OMG Stands Out…and Here’s One Reason Why!
Did you know there are only 82 accredited association management companies in the country? OMG is one of these, and in fact, part of an even more elite… Read More
Jennifer Thomas, CAE, Installed to VSAE’s Board of Directors
Congratulations to OMG’s Jennifer Thomas, CAE, who has been installed to the Virginia Society of Association Executives (VSAE) Board of Directors! Jennifer is an executive director in the… Read More
Stay Healthy Out There!
Fall is around the corner and with that comes the cold and flu season — and the expected increase of COVID-19. Fall is also convention season for OMG… Read More
OMG, News! Summer 2023
Newsletter for Summer 2023 If you follow the OMG Facebook page, you know we’ve been playing hard as well as working hard this summer! There is always a… Read More
NARPM® Takes on D.C. During the 2023 Legislative & Educational Conference
National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM®) members gathered in Washington this summer for the association’s 2023 Legislative and Educational Conference. With their home base at the Phoenix… Read More
OMG Mourns Longtime Executive Director Cindy Matthews
Cindy Matthews probably wouldn’t have wanted a fuss. What she did want, though, was to care for everyone and everything, right down to the smallest detail. Fittingly, her… Read More
Communication is Key: Tips to Great Client Relationships
Even the best relationships run into bumps along the way, whether it be a misalignment of expectations, changes in leadership, or financial difficulties. How do you identify and… Read More
OMG Distance Learning Selected to Share SPAO-HNS CME Courses Online
OMG Distance Learning has been selected by the Society for Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (SPAO-HNS) to put the society’s library of 20 continuing medical education… Read More
OMG’s Executives Never Stop Learning
OMG executives Jennifer Thomas, CAE, left, and Rebecca Woodring, CAE, right, recently attended the Virginia Society of Association Executives (VSAE) 2023 Annual Conference in Hampton, Virginia. Offering education… Read More
OMG’s Team NARPM® is Bustling at Broker/Owner
More than 600 members are gathered in Carlsbad, California, this week for the 2023 National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM®) Broker/Owner Conference & Expo, where OMG’s Team… Read More
OMG Earned Re-accreditation by AMCI
OMG has been re-accredited by the AMC Institute through April 2027! Accreditation certifies that an AMC implements rigorously tested industry best practices which meet or exceed the requirements… Read More
Reitelbach Renews Certified Association Executive Credential
Congrats to OMG President Mike Reitelbach, CAE RCE IOM, who recently renewed his Certified Association Executive (CAE) with the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE)! The CAE designation… Read More
TMBA Shows Generosity of Spirit
In this season of giving, Organization Management Group is proud of the generous spirit of clients like the Tidewater Mortgage Bankers Association (TMBA) for giving back to the… Read More
Tyler Craddock: Always Time to “Give Back”
Where’s Tyler? Here, there and everywhere! Tyler Craddock, OMG’s Vice President of Government Affairs, gives back to the community personally and professionally on many levels. Even during the… Read More
What Holds You Back From Being a Leader?
Are you afraid to lead? A recent study came out that shows the importance of self-identity when it comes to leadership. Seeing yourself as a leader is an… Read More
Leadership Tips: Are You Afraid to Lead?
A recent study came out that shows the importance of self-identity when it comes to leadership. Seeing yourself as a leader is an important first step on the… Read More
Craddock to Serve Second Term on ASAE 2022-2023 Government Relations and Advocacy Professionals Advisory Council
Congratulations to OMG’s Vice President of Government Relations and Director of Legislative Strategies Group (LSG) Tyler Craddock, who has been invited to serve for a second term as… Read More
Longtime President of Virginia Chamber of Commerce Recognized for Service to Association Management Company
After 10 years of service, Hugh Keogh has retired from the Organization Management Group (OMG) Board of Directors. “Hugh has been a valued member of the Board, applying… Read More
Do We Need an Audit?
Audits are expensive. They take a lot of time to do and can range anywhere from $6,000 to upwards of $50k and then some, depending on the size… Read More
Navigating COVID Protocols at Your Next Event
Organizations that host public events have so much more to think about these days than who is speaking and what’s on the menu. “We’re seeing more and more… Read More
Blowing the Dust Off Your Strategic Plan
I was once asked to facilitate creation of a strategic plan for an association, and when I asked to review a copy of their last plan, the leadership… Read More
Case Study: Logo Redesign
The Virginia Occupational Therapy Association (VOTA) is the state association that represents Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants who live and work in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Their… Read More
Filling in the Accounting Gap for Small & Medium-Sized Businesses
Organization Management Group (OMG) Announces Opening of New Division Offering Accounting Services OMG Accounting & Finance Solutions (OMG AFS) has opened its doors for small and medium-sized businesses… Read More
Digital Marketing Tip of the Month: How Influencers Can Double Your Marketing
As an organization, you have more channels than ever to get your messaging in front of the right people. One of the most powerful groups are your influencers… Read More
Eagles Academy of Real Estate Takes Off
Virtual-Live Real Estate School Now Offers Pre- and Post- Licensure Classes, Property Management and Business Training Featuring a unique “virtual live” instructor approach, the Eagles Academy of Real… Read More
OMG Staffers Present at Association Events
Two OMG staffers, Legislative Strategies Group (LSG) Vice President Tyler Craddock, and Lisa Noon, CAE RCE, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, were speakers at two recent events… Read More
Taking inventory and a tour
As clients begin to transition back to in-person events, they may need to take stock of materials and re-acquaint themselves with their association’s assets. Incoming volunteers may have… Read More
Association Stakeholders: A Surprise and a Reminder
One day last week, a member stopped in to visit the office. But this was no ordinary visit. There was no committee or board meeting planned. The member… Read More
OMG Executives earn Association Digital Marketing Certificate
Two OMG staffers, Lisa Noon, CAE RCE, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, and Rebecca Woodring, CAE, Executive Director, have received the Association Digital Marketing Certificate from the… Read More
Lisa Noon, CAE, RCE, installed to VSAE Board
Our own Lisa Noon, CAE, RCE, has been installed to a second term on the Board of Directors for the Virginia Society of Association Executives (VSAE). The installation… Read More
Giving Sponsors Exactly What They Want
What do your association sponsors want the most? Easy: the opportunity to get in front of your members. Traditional methods of doing this simply are not as effective… Read More
Case Study: Logo Redesign
Identity and branding are crucial to a successful business, and sometimes difficult to get right. Your logo may be the first thing someone sees and… Read More
It’s time to “Bring it to the Beach”
It’s a rare treat these days to have a visitor to the OMG offices, but Sally Noona, CMP, Director of Convention Sales and Marketing for the Virginia Beach… Read More
Lisa Noon, CAE, RCE, to present for VSAE
Our own Lisa Noon, CAE, RCE, will be a featured speaker at the April 23 webinar, “Reimagining the Office and Workplace” presented by the Virginia Society of Association… Read More
IREM® Central VA forum panel delves into the economy
Congratulations to the Institute for Real Estate Management (IREM®) Central Virginia Chapter, whose annual State of the Economy presentation drew over 400 registrants on August 20. The event… Read More
LSG works with Campaign for Housing and Civic Engagement (CHACE)
How do you bring housing issues to the forefront of elections while being non-partisan and not endorsing candidates? “It’s not easy,” explained Samantha Kenny, government affairs director at… Read More