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When it Hits the Fan: Preparing for the Worst - NASCO Institute

Session materials from "When it Hits the Fan: Preparing for the Worst," presented by Alex Green at NASCO Institute 2015.

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Owning a home is a lot of responsibility, especially when you’re trying to build a community with so many co-opers. Crises sometimes seem to be popping up around every corner. This workshop aims to prepare you for these unexpected twists in cooperative living. We will not only discuss the different emergencies that can surface in a cooperative house but also how to prepare for and respond to them.

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PDF icon When it Hits the Fan- Preparing for the Worst - NASCO Institute 2015 - Outline.pdf
PDF icon When it Hits the Fan- Preparing for the Worst - NASCO Institute 2015 - Slides.pdf

Creating a New Co-op - Budgets & Feasibility - NASCO Institute

Session materials from "Creating a New Co-op - 4 - Budgets & Feasibility," presented by Mark Fick at NASCO Institute 2015.

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A development budget is a powerful tool for shaping your co-op's vision. Learn how to understand the development budget for your new co-op, to present that budget to lenders or other partners, and use the budget to look at your co-op's options. Do not fear the spreadsheets! They are your friend!

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Office spreadsheet icon Creating a New Co-op - Budgets & Feasibility - NASCO Institute 2015 - Sample New Co-op Development Budgets.xls

Creating a New Co-op - The Development Process - NASCO Institute

Session materials from "Creating a New Co-op - 1 - The Development Process," presented by Mark Fick and Corrigan Nadon-Nichols at NASCO Institute 2014 & 2015.

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This course will provide an overview of the development process from initial ideas to moving in to a property. We will explore the many right (and a few wrong) ways to create a new housing coop, with extra focus on the initial steps: creating a collective vision, organizing your development team, and making a roadmap. This is a two-part course that sets the foundation for the "Creating a New Co-op" series.

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PDF icon Co-op Development Visioning Activities.pdf
Microsoft Office document icon Dev Steps Labels 2014.doc
PDF icon 30-Steps Flowchart-2017.pdf