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Workshop Kit: "Cooperative Movement"

This workshop kit includes the facilitator's guide which provides a step by step breakdown of how to deliver this workshop which is the place to start. Handouts are also included here. People are encouraged to use the material as-is or adapt it as needed for their particular coop.

Workshop Kit: "Cooperative Principles and Values"

This workshop kit includes the facilitator's guide which provides a step by step breakdown of how to deliver this workshop which is the place to start. Presentation materials as well as handouts and instructions are also included here. People are encouraged to use the material as-is or adapt it as needed for their particular coop.

Vibes Activity Facilitator's Guide

This activity book is a resource for co-ops to grab activities to be used to build relationships, healthy communication, better self-care and other positive vibes for their co-ops. The book is intended as a facilitator's guide of sorts that allows the meeting chairperson to select activities to use either at regular meetings or for special meetings or activities.

Teaching Financial Literacy in your Co-op through Popular Education - NASCO Institute

Session materials from “Teaching Financial Literacy in your Co-op through Popular Education,” presented by Annie Sullivan Chin and Alex Fischer at NASCO Institute 2016.

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This workshop will use fun and engaging techniques to introduce you to financial terminology, reading financial statements & how these relate to your housing cooperative and larger decisions. You will go home with an appreciation for understanding finances in your co-op and tools to help share this knowledge with your fellow co-opers.

Board Roles and Responsibilities - NASCO Institute

Session materials from “Board Roles and Responsibilities,” presented by Rebecca Nole at NASCO Institute 2016.

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What is a board of directors and what is its purpose? How does it function? What are the rights of the board members, and what are their responsibilities both as individuals and as a group? What are effective processes for recruiting, training, and leading boards? This workshop will go over these questions, as well as allow participants to discuss their particular challenges and share experiences.