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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.

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.

Creating a New Co-op – 4 - Budgets & Feasibility - NASCO Institute

Session materials from “Creating a New Co-op – 4 - Budgets & Feasibility,” presented by Brian Dahlk at NASCO Institute 2016.

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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!