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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!

Simmer Down: Resolving Co-op Conflicts - NASCO Institute

Session materials from “Simmer Down: Resolving Co-op Conflicts,” presented by Morgan Crawford and Esteban Kelly at NASCO Institute 2016.

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Democracy can be difficult. Co-ops, filled to the brim with a diversity of opinions and experiences, can foster amazing opportunities and polarizing conflicts. Fortunately, co-opers are excellent at working together and are in a unique position to deal with disagreement constructively. Join NASCO staff to try on some new strategies and learn how to move from conflict to common ground.

Creating a New Co-op – 6B - Negotiating a Master Lease - NASCO Institute

Session materials from “Creating a New Co-op – 6B - Negotiating a Master Lease,” presented by Daniel Miller at NASCO Institute 2016.

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Come learn how to lower your lease payments, win more autonomy for your coop, and set yourself up for growth in the future. Leasing can be good option for a new co-op to build its business history, or for an existing co-op to explore expansion. But most landlords are unfamiliar with housing co-ops, and you will need to educate and negotiate to get the best terms for your co-op.