NASCO Institute 2016

Session materials from “Do We Own It?,” presented by Noah Compo at NASCO Institute 2016.

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Session materials from "Getting Tax Exemption," presented by David "Rosebud" Sparer at NASCO Institute 2016.

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What does it mean to be a "nonprofit"? What are the benefits and drawbacks of 501c3 status and other tax exemptions for co-ops? Is it worth it? We will discuss the systems of nonprofit incorporation, federal tax exemption, and local tax exemptions. We will also cover the 501c3 application (IRS Form 1023) in detail.

Session materials from “Understanding Co-op Finances,” presented by Brian Dahlk at NASCO Institute 2016.

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Would you like to feel more empowered to understand your co-op’s financial information and participate in its financial discussions? This workshop is designed for beginners who want to increase their financial literacy, and we will discuss the basic financial concepts that pertain to housing co-ops. Attendees will gain higher levels of financial comprehension and reduce the feelings of confusion around the financial issues their co-ops undertake.

Session materials from “Ongoing Member Training (Roundtable),” presented by Nola Warner at NASCO Institute 2016.

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Session materials from “Member Debt (Roundtable),” presented by Brigid Maniates at NASCO Institute 2016.

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When you and your housemates are all friends (or even when you aren’t), asking somebody to settle their debts can be stressful. This roundtable discussion will delve into the question of member debt, the consequences that debt has on a co-op’s stability, and strategies that support the co-op in getting what it’s owed.

Session materials from “Labor Accountability (Roundtable),” presented by Ratih Sutrisno at NASCO Institute 2016.

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It’s 7:00 AM, you’re hurrying to get ready for class, and you jump in the shower only to find that your housemate *still* hasn’t cleaned the bathroom … if this sounds familiar, then you’re invited to participate in this roundtable discussion on systems for building accountability around member labor and strategies for enforcing community norms.

Session materials from “Food on a Budget (Roundtable),” presented by Michael Eugenio at NASCO Institute 2016.

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Everyone needs to eat, and most people like to eat different foods. How do you satisfy your housemates’ needs while also keeping costs down? In this roundtable discussion, participants will share tips and tricks for shopping on a budget and preparing meals that are healthy, hearty, and affordable.

Session materials from “Difficult Decisions - Asking a Member to Leave (Roundtable),” presented by David “Rosebud” Sparer and Kim Garmany at NASCO Institute 2016.

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Session materials from “Strategic Planning Through Collaborative Design,” presented by Maya Menlo and Nick Coquillard at NASCO Institute 2016.

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Session materials from “History of Group Equity Housing Cooperatives,” presented by Jim Jones at NASCO Institute 2016.

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This session will cover a history of group housing cooperatives in North America. It will take a look at both student and community based cooperatives, starting in 1873 and continuing to the present. Questions we will address include: How did we all get here? Why aren't there co-ops like ours in other countries? What events in our country have influenced and affected our cooperatives?