Board Member Education & Resources.
Effective board governance starts with education. Whether you're a new board member or a seasoned president, these resources help you understand your responsibilities, your association's legal framework, and best practices for community leadership.
Our team regularly publishes guides, insights, and practical tools for Chicago-area board members.
Illinois Condo Property Act Guide
A plain-English breakdown of 765 ILCS 605 — the statute governing Illinois condominium associations.
Read GuideSwitching Management Companies
A step-by-step guide for boards considering a management change — what to look for and how to make the transition smoothly.
Read GuideFinance-Only vs. Full-Service Management
A detailed comparison of the two service models — when finance-only makes sense and when full-service is the right call.
Read GuideBoard FAQ
Answers to the most common questions from Chicago-area board members — contracts, technology, meetings, and more.
Read GuideBoard Education Videos
Brainy Board, created by KSN Law (Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit), is one of the best free educational resources for association board members. Their video library covers governance basics, fiduciary duties, meeting procedures, and more.
Brainy Board by KSN Law
Free video courses covering board member responsibilities, meeting procedures, financial oversight, and legal compliance. Created by KSN Law — one of Illinois' leading community association law firms.
Visit Brainy BoardCommunity Associations Institute — Illinois Chapter
The Community Associations Institute (CAI) is the leading national organization for community association professionals. Their Illinois chapter offers board member education, networking, and the DCAL (Dedicated Community Association Leader) designation.
CAI Illinois — DCAL Board Member Education
Board member education programs, DCAL certification, and networking events for Illinois association leaders. The DCAL designation is recognized as a mark of excellence in community association governance.
Visit CAI IllinoisIllinois Condominium Property Act (765 ILCS 605)
The primary statute governing Illinois condominium associations. Every board member should be familiar with its provisions on meetings, assessments, reserves, and board authority.
View StatuteIllinois Common Interest Community Association Act (CICAA)
Governs non-condominium community associations in Illinois — including townhome associations, master associations, and planned unit developments not organized as condominiums.
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