Beyond Call-outs: Deepening Anti-Oppression Activism - NASCO Institute
Session materials from “Beyond Call-outs: Deepening Anti-Oppression Activism,” presented by Nico White at NASCO Institute 2016.
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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.
Campus Cooperative Education For Community Resilience - NASCO Institute
Session materials from “Campus Cooperative Education For Community Resilience,” presented by Grace Lihn at NASCO Institute 2016.
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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.
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.
Resources for a Healthy Membership - NASCO Institute
Session materials from “Resources for a Healthy Membership,” presented by Nola Warner and Patti Kardia at NASCO Institute 2016.
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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.
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.
All Things Food: How to Manage a Cooperative Kitchen - NASCO Institute
Session materials from “All Things Food: How to Manage a Cooperative Kitchen,” presented by Daniel Moglen at NASCO Institute 2016.
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The Importance of Good Stewardship - NASCO Institute
Session materials from “The Importance of Good Stewardship,” presented by Maggie Cohn, Daniel Miller, and Noah Compo at NASCO Institute 2016.
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