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Creating a New Co-op – 3 - Incorporation & Bylaws - NASCO Institute

Session materials from “Creating a New Co-op – 3 - Incorporation & Bylaws,” presented by Corrigan Nadon-Nichols and David "Rosebud" Sparer at NASCO Institute 2016.

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Incorporation is the process of making your co-op a legal entity which can own property, take out loans, and enter into contracts. But there are often many choices that can stymie a group's progress: Corporation or LLC? Which tax-exemptions do we want? We will discuss the why and how of incorporating a co-op, with particular attention to creating bylaws for the new organizations.

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PDF icon Why bother Incorporating_ (Rosebud).pdf
PDF icon Safe Harbor Rev Ruling.pdf
PDF icon Articles of Incorporation attachment.pdf
PDF icon Silly Bylaws.pdf
PDF icon Incorporation - NASCO Institute 2015.pdf

Pathways to Expansion for Larger Co-ops - NASCO Institute

Session materials from “Pathways to Expansion for Larger Co-ops,” presented by Corrigan Nadon-Nichols at NASCO Institute 2016.

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Many housing cooperatives consider expansion to be a worthy goal for furthering their mission and increasing financial stability. However as co-ops grow in scale, they face additional obstacles and opportunities that complicate the development process. In this session, we will examine several successful expansion projects at larger co-ops and analyze under what circumstances expansion is a worthwhile goal.

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PDF icon Pathways to Expansion.pdf

Member Recruitment and Outreach (Roundtable) - NASCO Institute

Session materials from “Member Recruitment and Outreach (Roundtable),” presented by Kerry Alsheimer at NASCO Institute 2016.

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This roundtable discussion will serve as a space for participants to share their experiences in building inclusive organizations and respectfully reaching out to communities that are underrepresented in their co-op’s membership.

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PDF icon Member Recruitment and Outreach Discussion Questions.pdf
Office presentation icon FHA and your coop B&W.ppt
PDF icon FHA and your coop B&W.pdf

Creating a New Co-op – 6A - Purchasing a Property - NASCO Institute

Session materials from “Creating a New Co-op – 6A - Purchasing a Property,” presented by holly jo Sparks and David "Rosebud" Sparer at NASCO Institute 2016.

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The process of purchasing a property can be complex and intimidating. What are closing costs? Who do you have to pay, and how much? Where is the money coming from, and where does it go? Participants will learn how navigate from making an offer to closing on the purchase of a residential property.

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PDF icon offer to purchase.pdf
PDF icon rental option.pdf