Some Important Tips on Being a Neighborhood Association Leader
Share the vision with others;
Share the workload by creating numerous opportunities for involvement to attract people with a wide range of skills and interests;
Share the glory and always, always, always publicly recognize those who helped or donated;
Welcome newcomers;
Make efforts to accommodate special needs populations (aged, disabled, immigrants with language barriers, parents with young children, etc.)
Make sure all meetings are productive, inclusive, start on time and review progress made to date;
Appoint people who are not part of the core group to important tasks or leadership roles in order to secure long-term vitality for the association and encourage new involvement and fresh perspectives;
Know your audience and summarize important points;
Keep public officials informed;
Get solid answers and don’t be satisfied with a vague response;
Be willing to let an idea ripen, plan adequately and await the right time for action;
Ask neighbors to make decisions instead of the core group or board making all of them;
Model the behavior you expect of others, and this includes maintaining a clean and neat property in the neighborhood.