Membership is the foundation of NASCO. As a grassroots member-led movement, our strength lies in our members. NASCO welcomes membership from cooperatives.
Member benefits
- Eligibility to vote in annual NASCO Board elections
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Free annual on-site training
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Up to five complimentary hours of consulting services
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Free participation in the Cooperative Internship Network
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Up to 50% discount on NASCO event registration fees
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Access to our job posting service
Dues
Dues are based on the number of members in your co-op at capacity. Co-ops will pay dues by August 31st for the membership year that runs from September 1st to August 31st.
Housing co-ops
For ongoing members, the dues rate is $27 USD ($33 CAD) times the membership capacity of the co-op.
Ongoing members:
Membership capacity ________ x $27 USD ($33 CAD) per member = $ _________
We offer a discount for new members! If your co-op has not been a member of NASCO within the past five years, the joining dues rate is $9 USD ($11 CAD), a third of the regular dues rate. Members will be billed at the ongoing member rate for subsequent years. If you are not sure if your co-op qualifies for this discount, we can look it up for you!
New members:
Membership capacity ________ x $9 USD ($11 CAD) per member = $ _________
Retail/worker co-ops
0.03% of Gross annual revenue = $ ________ USD/CAD (minimum $150 USD, maximum $1000 USD)
Development services membership
Any cooperative or allied organization is eligible to become a member of NASCO Development Services. These co-ops provide ongoing support to help start and expand new cooperatives. Development services members receive discounts on development consulting services from NASCO. Contact us for more info.